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The US and NATO have reportedly shipped 17,000 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine The US and NATO have reportedly shipped 17,000 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 7 2022

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How the US can beat Russia in Ukraine without firing a shot How the US can beat Russia in Ukraine without firing a shot

By Andrew Milburn

/ Mar 5 2022

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What we know about the Russian general killed in Ukraine What we know about the Russian general killed in Ukraine

By Max Hauptman

/ Mar 4 2022

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Russian forces have captured Ukrainian nuclear power plant after live-streamed firefight [Updated] Russian forces have captured Ukrainian nuclear power plant after live-streamed firefight [Updated]

By Paul Szoldra

/ Mar 4 2022

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Russia’s 40-mile-long convoy outside Kyiv is ‘stalled’ — and a big sitting duck Russia’s 40-mile-long convoy outside Kyiv is ‘stalled’ — and a big sitting duck

By Max Hauptman

/ Mar 3 2022

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‘Tanks and mud are not friends’ — Ukraine’s terrain is proving to be a problem for Russian armor ‘Tanks and mud are not friends’ — Ukraine’s terrain is proving to be a problem for Russian armor

/ Mar 2 2022

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What a Russian soldier’s panicked text home reveals about Ukraine’s information war What a Russian soldier’s panicked text home reveals about Ukraine’s information war

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 1 2022

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Urban warfare expert offers Ukrainians tips on battling Russians in close combat Urban warfare expert offers Ukrainians tips on battling Russians in close combat

By Max Hauptman

/ Feb 28 2022

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Ukrainian troops behind ‘Russian warship, go f—k yourself’ rallying cry are still alive Ukrainian troops behind ‘Russian warship, go f—k yourself’ rallying cry are still alive

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 28 2022

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Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands as Russian forces menace capital Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands as Russian forces menace capital

By Jeff Schogol, Paul Szoldra

/ Feb 26 2022

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‘Russian warship, go f–k yourself’ — Ukrainian troops make heroic last stand on Black Sea island ‘Russian warship, go f–k yourself’ — Ukrainian troops make heroic last stand on Black Sea island

By Max Hauptman

/ Feb 25 2022

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‘The Ghost of Kyiv’ is the first urban legend of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ‘The Ghost of Kyiv’ is the first urban legend of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

By Jared Keller

/ Feb 25 2022

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‘What the f–k are you doing on our land?’ — How ordinary Ukrainians are defying Russia ‘What the f–k are you doing on our land?’ — How ordinary Ukrainians are defying Russia

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 25 2022

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Photos: What Russia’s invasion of Ukraine looks like on the ground Photos: What Russia’s invasion of Ukraine looks like on the ground

By Max Hauptman and Haley Britzky

/ Feb 24 2022

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Here’s what those mysterious white ‘Z’ markings on Russian military equipment may mean Here’s what those mysterious white ‘Z’ markings on Russian military equipment may mean

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 24 2022

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is underway. Here’s the situation now [Updated] Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is underway. Here’s the situation now [Updated]

By Jeff Schogol, Paul Szoldra

/ Feb 24 2022

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‘Here we are now, entertain us!’ — Ukrainian soldiers troll Russia with Nirvana rendition ‘Here we are now, entertain us!’ — Ukrainian soldiers troll Russia with Nirvana rendition

By Max Hauptman

/ Feb 23 2022

The true story behind one of the Vietnam War’s most famous photographs The true story behind one of the Vietnam War’s most famous photographs

By Daniel Johnson

/ Feb 23 2022

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Attack helicopters, F-35s, hundreds of US troops repositioned in Europe as Russia moves into Ukraine Attack helicopters, F-35s, hundreds of US troops repositioned in Europe as Russia moves into Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 22 2022

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The situation in Ukraine is as clear as mud while Russian troops roll in [Updated] The situation in Ukraine is as clear as mud while Russian troops roll in [Updated]

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 22 2022

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Moscow orders Russian troops into Ukraine Moscow orders Russian troops into Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol, Paul Szoldra

/ Feb 21 2022

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Polar bears & freezing air: Why airmen still visit Air Force radar sites at the edge of the world Polar bears & freezing air: Why airmen still visit Air Force radar sites at the edge of the world

/ Feb 21 2022

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There’s an M1 Abrams named ‘Obi-Wan’ Kenobi in Poland keeping an eye on Europe right now There’s an M1 Abrams named ‘Obi-Wan’ Kenobi in Poland keeping an eye on Europe right now

By Max Hauptman

/ Feb 15 2022

Politics and pressure are sabotaging women in special operations Politics and pressure are sabotaging women in special operations

/ Feb 15 2022

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How an Air Force spy plane pilot saved a civilian aviator in distress from 70,000 feet How an Air Force spy plane pilot saved a civilian aviator in distress from 70,000 feet

/ Feb 14 2022

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Watch Russian tanks get stuck in mud during training exercise near Ukraine border Watch Russian tanks get stuck in mud during training exercise near Ukraine border

By Max Hauptman

/ Feb 14 2022

The ‘smart scope’ and what the history of optics tells us about the future The ‘smart scope’ and what the history of optics tells us about the future

/ Feb 12 2022

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Air Force commando course to be overseen by someone who hasn’t gone through it Air Force commando course to be overseen by someone who hasn’t gone through it

/ Feb 10 2022

A Black Hawk helicopter flew for the first time without pilots A Black Hawk helicopter flew for the first time without pilots

/ Feb 9 2022

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Everything wrong with the Russian military’s ‘special tactical exercise’ propaganda video Everything wrong with the Russian military’s ‘special tactical exercise’ propaganda video

By Matt Sampson

/ Feb 9 2022

‘Diplomacy failed,’ ‘bye Felicia,’ and 27 other incredible tank names ‘Diplomacy failed,’ ‘bye Felicia,’ and 27 other incredible tank names

By Jared Keller

/ Feb 8 2022

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Navy identifies SEAL trainee who died hours after completing ‘Hell Week’ Navy identifies SEAL trainee who died hours after completing ‘Hell Week’

/ Feb 7 2022

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Why these Air Force fighter pilots wear bright yellow helmets Why these Air Force fighter pilots wear bright yellow helmets

/ Feb 7 2022

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We finally have photos showing what the Army’s high-tech goggles can do We finally have photos showing what the Army’s high-tech goggles can do

By Max Hauptman

/ Feb 3 2022

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ISIS leader killed during US special operations raid in Syria ISIS leader killed during US special operations raid in Syria

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 3 2022

Boxer, grunt, flyboy: the wild life of the first Black American combat pilot Boxer, grunt, flyboy: the wild life of the first Black American combat pilot

/ Feb 3 2022

‘Situational awareness…is your best defense’ — Benghazi contractor Kris Paronto explains his everyday carry ‘Situational awareness…is your best defense’ — Benghazi contractor Kris Paronto explains his everyday carry

By Daniel Terrill

/ Feb 2 2022

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The bitter debate over the Army’s fleece jacket is finally settled The bitter debate over the Army’s fleece jacket is finally settled

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 1 2022

The 100-year-old blueprint for the world’s first tank is up for sale The 100-year-old blueprint for the world’s first tank is up for sale

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 28 2022

Hands-on with the Barrett MRAD, the US military’s favorite new sniper rifle Hands-on with the Barrett MRAD, the US military’s favorite new sniper rifle

By Daniel Terrill

/ Jan 28 2022

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The Army is finally getting its futuristic heads-up display into more soldiers’ hands this year The Army is finally getting its futuristic heads-up display into more soldiers’ hands this year

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 28 2022

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The Army’s new infantry assault buggy is a useless garbage pile The Army’s new infantry assault buggy is a useless garbage pile

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 27 2022

The world’s most advanced fighter jet is already having a very rough year The world’s most advanced fighter jet is already having a very rough year

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 27 2022

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We finally know the backstory of how Defense Secretary Austin got the Silver Star We finally know the backstory of how Defense Secretary Austin got the Silver Star

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 27 2022

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‘We’re always ready’ — Meet the soldiers of America’s go-to rapid response force ‘We’re always ready’ — Meet the soldiers of America’s go-to rapid response force

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 27 2022

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EoTech has its sights set on becoming the Army’s next pistol red dot EoTech has its sights set on becoming the Army’s next pistol red dot

By Matt Sampson

/ Jan 26 2022

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The Army is on the verge of picking a replacement for the M4 and M249 The Army is on the verge of picking a replacement for the M4 and M249

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 26 2022

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The Army is putting lasers on Strykers powerful enough to shoot down drones and helicopters The Army is putting lasers on Strykers powerful enough to shoot down drones and helicopters

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 26 2022

7 sailors injured after ‘landing mishap’ leads F-35 pilot to eject 7 sailors injured after ‘landing mishap’ leads F-35 pilot to eject

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 24 2022

2 firearms companies are teaming up to make the ‘Halo’ arsenal a reality 2 firearms companies are teaming up to make the ‘Halo’ arsenal a reality

By Matt Sampson

/ Jan 21 2022

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This might be the Army’s next M240 suppressor of choice This might be the Army’s next M240 suppressor of choice

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 21 2022

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The story behind one of the most bizarre squadron emblems in the Air Force The story behind one of the most bizarre squadron emblems in the Air Force

/ Jan 21 2022

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The Pentagon wants next-generation night vision that can be worn like sunglasses The Pentagon wants next-generation night vision that can be worn like sunglasses

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 14 2022

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The Navy’s still looking for the best use of its ‘little crappy ships’ The Navy’s still looking for the best use of its ‘little crappy ships’

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 14 2022

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Norway is making troops turn in their used underwear to give to new recruits Norway is making troops turn in their used underwear to give to new recruits

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 11 2022

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These soldiers cleared a path through 145 unexploded artillery rounds so senior officials could visit a building These soldiers cleared a path through 145 unexploded artillery rounds so senior officials could visit a building

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 10 2022

A shadowy drone force keeps attacking US troops A shadowy drone force keeps attacking US troops

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 10 2022

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Air Force general calls B.S. on social media claims that female special ops trainee got ‘preferential treatment’ Air Force general calls B.S. on social media claims that female special ops trainee got ‘preferential treatment’

/ Jan 7 2022

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The Navy’s next-gen unmanned minesweeper passed a critical test: It didn’t blow up The Navy’s next-gen unmanned minesweeper passed a critical test: It didn’t blow up

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 6 2022

Honey, I shrunk the fighter jet: Meet the Civil Air Patrol’s adorable mini F-16 Honey, I shrunk the fighter jet: Meet the Civil Air Patrol’s adorable mini F-16

/ Jan 5 2022

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US shoots down ‘Soleimani’s revenge’ drones on anniversary of Iranian general’s death US shoots down ‘Soleimani’s revenge’ drones on anniversary of Iranian general’s death

By Max Hauptman

/ Jan 3 2022

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We salute the Marine who kicked in a windshield barefoot to save a man after a car crash We salute the Marine who kicked in a windshield barefoot to save a man after a car crash

By Max Hauptman

/ Dec 29 2021

How a battalion of reindeer helped defeat the Nazis in World War II How a battalion of reindeer helped defeat the Nazis in World War II

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 23 2021

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The next Russian invasion of Ukraine will be too big to hide, and Russia doesn’t care The next Russian invasion of Ukraine will be too big to hide, and Russia doesn’t care

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 22 2021