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We got our hands on Sig Sauer’s Next Generation Squad Weapon prototypes. Here’s what they’re like We got our hands on Sig Sauer’s Next Generation Squad Weapon prototypes. Here’s what they’re like

By Jared Keller

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

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Two Army Ranger medics saved lives by taking fresh blood from uninjured soldiers in the middle of a firefight Two Army Ranger medics saved lives by taking fresh blood from uninjured soldiers in the middle of a firefight

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 2, 2021

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Watch these US soldiers retreat from the raccoon insurgent that commandeered their Stryker Watch these US soldiers retreat from the raccoon insurgent that commandeered their Stryker

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 2, 2021

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Oops: US soldiers accidentally invade a factory in Bulgaria during training exercise Oops: US soldiers accidentally invade a factory in Bulgaria during training exercise

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 2, 2021

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Army generals are getting their very own variant of the service’s new handgun Army generals are getting their very own variant of the service’s new handgun

By Jared Keller

Updated on May 28, 2021

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Why the Air Force wants to cut dozens of A-10s, everyone’s favorite close air support aircraft Why the Air Force wants to cut dozens of A-10s, everyone’s favorite close air support aircraft

By David Roza

Updated on May 28, 2021

Military Life

Goodbye A-10s, hello pay raise: Inside the Pentagon’s $715 billion budget wishlist Goodbye A-10s, hello pay raise: Inside the Pentagon’s $715 billion budget wishlist

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 28, 2021

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Lawmakers just saved dozens of A-10 Warthogs from the boneyard Lawmakers just saved dozens of A-10 Warthogs from the boneyard

By Jared Keller

Updated on May 28, 2021

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This real-life Air Force superhero saved 28 people from an active shooter in Arizona This real-life Air Force superhero saved 28 people from an active shooter in Arizona

By David Roza

Updated on May 27, 2021

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This is what it looks like to fly straight into a thunderstorm This is what it looks like to fly straight into a thunderstorm

By David Roza

Updated on May 27, 2021

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Navy pilot remembers the ‘absurdity’ of her famous UFO sighting Navy pilot remembers the ‘absurdity’ of her famous UFO sighting

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 27, 2021

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Recon Marine accused of dumping stolen grenades, thousands of rounds of ammo into California ravine Recon Marine accused of dumping stolen grenades, thousands of rounds of ammo into California ravine

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 27, 2021

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At least one Marine General may be disciplined for an amphibious vehicle accident that killed 9 At least one Marine General may be disciplined for an amphibious vehicle accident that killed 9

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 26, 2021

Tech & Tactics

Canadian troops were going to fire artillery. Then they got high Canadian troops were going to fire artillery. Then they got high

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 24, 2021

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This Coast Guardsman helped pick up a flaming car with his bare hands and dragged 3 people to safety This Coast Guardsman helped pick up a flaming car with his bare hands and dragged 3 people to safety

By James Clark

Updated on May 24, 2021

Tech & Tactics

Why America’s first bomber was called ‘the flaming coffin’ Why America’s first bomber was called ‘the flaming coffin’

By David Roza

Updated on May 24, 2021

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Pentagon denies spying on troops’ social media accounts Pentagon denies spying on troops’ social media accounts

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 22, 2021

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How a Green Beret captain sold out his own teammates to Russia How a Green Beret captain sold out his own teammates to Russia

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 22, 2021

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Reflections On What The Marine Corps Really Thinks Of Women Reflections On What The Marine Corps Really Thinks Of Women

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 21, 2021

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Sprinted Into Gunfire To Save 5 Marines UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Sprinted Into Gunfire To Save 5 Marines

By James Clark

Updated on May 20, 2021

Tech & Tactics

Packing for the end of the world: The essential guide to building your ultimate everyday carry kit Packing for the end of the world: The essential guide to building your ultimate everyday carry kit

By Brian Smyth

Updated on May 18, 2021

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Corporal Proves This Cable Shouldn’t Cost $64,000, Saves Marines Millions Corporal Proves This Cable Shouldn’t Cost $64,000, Saves Marines Millions

By James Clark

Updated on May 18, 2021

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How the Air Force turns a combat-ready F-16 into a high-flying Thunderbirds act How the Air Force turns a combat-ready F-16 into a high-flying Thunderbirds act

By David Roza

Updated on May 18, 2021

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We salute the Army crew who named their tank ‘A Thicc Boi’ We salute the Army crew who named their tank ‘A Thicc Boi’

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 17, 2021

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We tried out the Army’s new high-tech night vision goggles and they’re just as amazing as we’ve heard We tried out the Army’s new high-tech night vision goggles and they’re just as amazing as we’ve heard

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 17, 2021

Tech & Tactics

A Brief History Of The Military’s Unsightly ‘Birth Control Glasses’ A Brief History Of The Military’s Unsightly ‘Birth Control Glasses’

By Sarah Sicard

Updated on May 14, 2021

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Badass Air Force pilot recognized for belly-landing an A-10 with canopy ripped off Badass Air Force pilot recognized for belly-landing an A-10 with canopy ripped off

By David Roza

Updated on May 14, 2021

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An A-10 pilot walked away unharmed after an emergency belly landing at Moody AFB An A-10 pilot walked away unharmed after an emergency belly landing at Moody AFB

By David Roza

Updated on May 13, 2021

Culture

How to dress like you ‘wanted to join the military, but…’ How to dress like you ‘wanted to join the military, but…’

By James Clark

Updated on May 13, 2021

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This photo of Marine recruits on their first day at boot camp is begging for a caption contest This photo of Marine recruits on their first day at boot camp is begging for a caption contest

By James Clark

Updated on May 13, 2021

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The Air Force is using virtual reality to teach airmen how to… paint The Air Force is using virtual reality to teach airmen how to… paint

By David Roza

Updated on May 13, 2021

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‘That place is a dumpster fire’ — Inside the Air Force’s dilapidated Reaper school, which won’t be fixed anytime soon ‘That place is a dumpster fire’ — Inside the Air Force’s dilapidated Reaper school, which won’t be fixed anytime soon

By David Roza

Updated on May 12, 2021

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Watch Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ fend off massive rocket attacks Watch Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ fend off massive rocket attacks

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 11, 2021

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This airman went in search of caffeine at 3 a.m. He ended up saving a life instead This airman went in search of caffeine at 3 a.m. He ended up saving a life instead

By David Roza

Updated on May 11, 2021

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The Navy seized a small boat carrying enough weapons to invade a small country The Navy seized a small boat carrying enough weapons to invade a small country

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 11, 2021

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BRRRT vs. BRRAPP: How Americans describe the glorious sound of the A-10 firing, in 2 maps BRRRT vs. BRRAPP: How Americans describe the glorious sound of the A-10 firing, in 2 maps

By Jared Keller

Updated on May 10, 2021

Culture

Awesome video shows Apache helicopters flying mere feet above the ground Awesome video shows Apache helicopters flying mere feet above the ground

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 10, 2021

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French pilot claims he was strapped to a target and fired upon by fighter jets in deranged hazing incident French pilot claims he was strapped to a target and fired upon by fighter jets in deranged hazing incident

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 10, 2021

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This A-10’s new paint job pays tribute to the original flying tank of World War II This A-10’s new paint job pays tribute to the original flying tank of World War II

By David Roza

Updated on May 7, 2021

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Army trainee arrested for allegedly hijacking school bus full of children with a rifle [Updated] Army trainee arrested for allegedly hijacking school bus full of children with a rifle [Updated]

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 7, 2021

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Confessions of an A-10 pilot: What it’s like to fly a cannon with wings Confessions of an A-10 pilot: What it’s like to fly a cannon with wings

By James Clark

Updated on May 6, 2021

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The Army will now allow women to wear ponytails in all uniforms The Army will now allow women to wear ponytails in all uniforms

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 6, 2021

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Putting warheads on foreheads — This is the gear Air Force combat controllers carry into battle Putting warheads on foreheads — This is the gear Air Force combat controllers carry into battle

By David Roza

Updated on May 5, 2021

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Why Green Beret training involves shooting out of a Toyota Corolla and ramming vehicles Why Green Beret training involves shooting out of a Toyota Corolla and ramming vehicles

By James Clark

Updated on May 4, 2021

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Grieving parents excoriate the Marine Corps over deadly amphibious vehicle accident Grieving parents excoriate the Marine Corps over deadly amphibious vehicle accident

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 4, 2021

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Watch a jetpack-flying Royal Marine board a ship like freakin’ Boba Fett Watch a jetpack-flying Royal Marine board a ship like freakin’ Boba Fett

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 4, 2021

Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower gives the order of the day to paratroopers in England prior to boarding their planes to participate in the first assault of the Normandy invasion (Left; U.S. Army Signal Corps via AP); Unnamed Army Specialist (Right; screenshot of TikTok).

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This Army specialist’s inspiring speech about moving ‘down this bullcrap range’ ranks up there with Eisenhower’s D-Day address This Army specialist’s inspiring speech about moving ‘down this bullcrap range’ ranks up there with Eisenhower’s D-Day address

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 4, 2021

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Marine Corps Inspector General suspended over role in amphibious vehicle disaster that killed 9 Marine Corps Inspector General suspended over role in amphibious vehicle disaster that killed 9

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 3, 2021

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‘The worst 4 hours of my life’ — Legendary astronaut Michael Collins on what it’s like to have a nicotine fit aboard a B-52 mid-flight ‘The worst 4 hours of my life’ — Legendary astronaut Michael Collins on what it’s like to have a nicotine fit aboard a B-52 mid-flight

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 30, 2021

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‘A dereliction of duty’ — Why the amphibious vehicle disaster that killed 9 servicemen was entirely preventable ‘A dereliction of duty’ — Why the amphibious vehicle disaster that killed 9 servicemen was entirely preventable

By Walt Yates

Updated on Apr 30, 2021

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The Ozzi Gov app by NGA puts threat intelligence right in your pocket The Ozzi Gov app by NGA puts threat intelligence right in your pocket

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Apr 29, 2021

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This Army pilot can teach you how to hover in a helicopter in just 54 seconds This Army pilot can teach you how to hover in a helicopter in just 54 seconds

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 29, 2021

Tech & Tactics

How to get started on your financial planning while you’re still in the military How to get started on your financial planning while you’re still in the military

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Apr 28, 2021

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The view through the Army’s new night vision goggle looks ripped right out of ‘Halo’ The view through the Army’s new night vision goggle looks ripped right out of ‘Halo’

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 27, 2021

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Special operations unit finally admits its strange tweet did not come from a hacker Special operations unit finally admits its strange tweet did not come from a hacker

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 26, 2021

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Dear media: ‘Military-trained marksman’ doesn’t mean what you think it means Dear media: ‘Military-trained marksman’ doesn’t mean what you think it means

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Apr 26, 2021

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Cop-turned-sailor-turned-nurse saves 2 people with 2 separate organ donations Cop-turned-sailor-turned-nurse saves 2 people with 2 separate organ donations

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 22, 2021

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Inside the Army’s new training program for special operations bomb techs Inside the Army’s new training program for special operations bomb techs

By Geoff Byrne

Updated on Apr 22, 2021

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‘It’s like our warpaint’— Why some Black Hawk crew chiefs paint their face masks something fierce ‘It’s like our warpaint’— Why some Black Hawk crew chiefs paint their face masks something fierce

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 20, 2021

Tech & Tactics

An F-35 pilot reveals why good fighter pilots never skip leg day An F-35 pilot reveals why good fighter pilots never skip leg day

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 19, 2021

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‘It’s only four more laps’ — EOD soldier sets a world record running a mile in a 96-pound bomb suit ‘It’s only four more laps’ — EOD soldier sets a world record running a mile in a 96-pound bomb suit

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 19, 2021

Tech & Tactics

These British soldiers had the coolest training ever (literally) These British soldiers had the coolest training ever (literally)

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 19, 2021

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Remember the Marine unit that lost two rifles? Their commander and sergeant major just got fired Remember the Marine unit that lost two rifles? Their commander and sergeant major just got fired

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Apr 17, 2021

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Exclusive: 5 Marines injured by ‘danger close’ mortar impact one week before unit commander and sergeant major fired Exclusive: 5 Marines injured by ‘danger close’ mortar impact one week before unit commander and sergeant major fired

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Apr 16, 2021

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We got our hands on Sig Sauer’s Next Generation Squad Weapon prototypes. Here’s what they’re like We got our hands on Sig Sauer’s Next Generation Squad Weapon prototypes. Here’s what they’re like

Two Army Ranger medics saved lives by taking fresh blood from uninjured soldiers in the middle of a firefight Two Army Ranger medics saved lives by taking fresh blood from uninjured soldiers in the middle of a firefight

Watch these US soldiers retreat from the raccoon insurgent that commandeered their Stryker Watch these US soldiers retreat from the raccoon insurgent that commandeered their Stryker

Oops: US soldiers accidentally invade a factory in Bulgaria during training exercise Oops: US soldiers accidentally invade a factory in Bulgaria during training exercise

Army generals are getting their very own variant of the service’s new handgun Army generals are getting their very own variant of the service’s new handgun

Why the Air Force wants to cut dozens of A-10s, everyone’s favorite close air support aircraft Why the Air Force wants to cut dozens of A-10s, everyone’s favorite close air support aircraft

Goodbye A-10s, hello pay raise: Inside the Pentagon’s $715 billion budget wishlist Goodbye A-10s, hello pay raise: Inside the Pentagon’s $715 billion budget wishlist

Lawmakers just saved dozens of A-10 Warthogs from the boneyard Lawmakers just saved dozens of A-10 Warthogs from the boneyard

This real-life Air Force superhero saved 28 people from an active shooter in Arizona This real-life Air Force superhero saved 28 people from an active shooter in Arizona

This is what it looks like to fly straight into a thunderstorm This is what it looks like to fly straight into a thunderstorm

Navy pilot remembers the ‘absurdity’ of her famous UFO sighting Navy pilot remembers the ‘absurdity’ of her famous UFO sighting

Recon Marine accused of dumping stolen grenades, thousands of rounds of ammo into California ravine Recon Marine accused of dumping stolen grenades, thousands of rounds of ammo into California ravine

At least one Marine General may be disciplined for an amphibious vehicle accident that killed 9 At least one Marine General may be disciplined for an amphibious vehicle accident that killed 9

Canadian troops were going to fire artillery. Then they got high Canadian troops were going to fire artillery. Then they got high

This Coast Guardsman helped pick up a flaming car with his bare hands and dragged 3 people to safety This Coast Guardsman helped pick up a flaming car with his bare hands and dragged 3 people to safety

Why America’s first bomber was called ‘the flaming coffin’ Why America’s first bomber was called ‘the flaming coffin’

Pentagon denies spying on troops’ social media accounts Pentagon denies spying on troops’ social media accounts

How a Green Beret captain sold out his own teammates to Russia How a Green Beret captain sold out his own teammates to Russia

Reflections On What The Marine Corps Really Thinks Of Women Reflections On What The Marine Corps Really Thinks Of Women

UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Sprinted Into Gunfire To Save 5 Marines UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Sprinted Into Gunfire To Save 5 Marines

Packing for the end of the world: The essential guide to building your ultimate everyday carry kit Packing for the end of the world: The essential guide to building your ultimate everyday carry kit

Corporal Proves This Cable Shouldn’t Cost $64,000, Saves Marines Millions Corporal Proves This Cable Shouldn’t Cost $64,000, Saves Marines Millions

How the Air Force turns a combat-ready F-16 into a high-flying Thunderbirds act How the Air Force turns a combat-ready F-16 into a high-flying Thunderbirds act

We salute the Army crew who named their tank ‘A Thicc Boi’ We salute the Army crew who named their tank ‘A Thicc Boi’

We tried out the Army’s new high-tech night vision goggles and they’re just as amazing as we’ve heard We tried out the Army’s new high-tech night vision goggles and they’re just as amazing as we’ve heard

A Brief History Of The Military’s Unsightly ‘Birth Control Glasses’ A Brief History Of The Military’s Unsightly ‘Birth Control Glasses’

Badass Air Force pilot recognized for belly-landing an A-10 with canopy ripped off Badass Air Force pilot recognized for belly-landing an A-10 with canopy ripped off

An A-10 pilot walked away unharmed after an emergency belly landing at Moody AFB An A-10 pilot walked away unharmed after an emergency belly landing at Moody AFB

How to dress like you ‘wanted to join the military, but…’ How to dress like you ‘wanted to join the military, but…’

This photo of Marine recruits on their first day at boot camp is begging for a caption contest This photo of Marine recruits on their first day at boot camp is begging for a caption contest

The Air Force is using virtual reality to teach airmen how to… paint The Air Force is using virtual reality to teach airmen how to… paint

‘That place is a dumpster fire’ — Inside the Air Force’s dilapidated Reaper school, which won’t be fixed anytime soon ‘That place is a dumpster fire’ — Inside the Air Force’s dilapidated Reaper school, which won’t be fixed anytime soon

Watch Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ fend off massive rocket attacks Watch Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ fend off massive rocket attacks

This airman went in search of caffeine at 3 a.m. He ended up saving a life instead This airman went in search of caffeine at 3 a.m. He ended up saving a life instead

The Navy seized a small boat carrying enough weapons to invade a small country The Navy seized a small boat carrying enough weapons to invade a small country

BRRRT vs. BRRAPP: How Americans describe the glorious sound of the A-10 firing, in 2 maps BRRRT vs. BRRAPP: How Americans describe the glorious sound of the A-10 firing, in 2 maps

Awesome video shows Apache helicopters flying mere feet above the ground Awesome video shows Apache helicopters flying mere feet above the ground

French pilot claims he was strapped to a target and fired upon by fighter jets in deranged hazing incident French pilot claims he was strapped to a target and fired upon by fighter jets in deranged hazing incident

This A-10’s new paint job pays tribute to the original flying tank of World War II This A-10’s new paint job pays tribute to the original flying tank of World War II

Army trainee arrested for allegedly hijacking school bus full of children with a rifle [Updated] Army trainee arrested for allegedly hijacking school bus full of children with a rifle [Updated]

Confessions of an A-10 pilot: What it’s like to fly a cannon with wings Confessions of an A-10 pilot: What it’s like to fly a cannon with wings

The Army will now allow women to wear ponytails in all uniforms The Army will now allow women to wear ponytails in all uniforms

Putting warheads on foreheads — This is the gear Air Force combat controllers carry into battle Putting warheads on foreheads — This is the gear Air Force combat controllers carry into battle

Why Green Beret training involves shooting out of a Toyota Corolla and ramming vehicles Why Green Beret training involves shooting out of a Toyota Corolla and ramming vehicles

Grieving parents excoriate the Marine Corps over deadly amphibious vehicle accident Grieving parents excoriate the Marine Corps over deadly amphibious vehicle accident

Watch a jetpack-flying Royal Marine board a ship like freakin’ Boba Fett Watch a jetpack-flying Royal Marine board a ship like freakin’ Boba Fett

This Army specialist’s inspiring speech about moving ‘down this bullcrap range’ ranks up there with Eisenhower’s D-Day address This Army specialist’s inspiring speech about moving ‘down this bullcrap range’ ranks up there with Eisenhower’s D-Day address

Marine Corps Inspector General suspended over role in amphibious vehicle disaster that killed 9 Marine Corps Inspector General suspended over role in amphibious vehicle disaster that killed 9

‘The worst 4 hours of my life’ — Legendary astronaut Michael Collins on what it’s like to have a nicotine fit aboard a B-52 mid-flight ‘The worst 4 hours of my life’ — Legendary astronaut Michael Collins on what it’s like to have a nicotine fit aboard a B-52 mid-flight

‘A dereliction of duty’ — Why the amphibious vehicle disaster that killed 9 servicemen was entirely preventable ‘A dereliction of duty’ — Why the amphibious vehicle disaster that killed 9 servicemen was entirely preventable

The Ozzi Gov app by NGA puts threat intelligence right in your pocket The Ozzi Gov app by NGA puts threat intelligence right in your pocket

This Army pilot can teach you how to hover in a helicopter in just 54 seconds This Army pilot can teach you how to hover in a helicopter in just 54 seconds

How to get started on your financial planning while you’re still in the military How to get started on your financial planning while you’re still in the military

The view through the Army’s new night vision goggle looks ripped right out of ‘Halo’ The view through the Army’s new night vision goggle looks ripped right out of ‘Halo’

Special operations unit finally admits its strange tweet did not come from a hacker Special operations unit finally admits its strange tweet did not come from a hacker

Dear media: ‘Military-trained marksman’ doesn’t mean what you think it means Dear media: ‘Military-trained marksman’ doesn’t mean what you think it means

Cop-turned-sailor-turned-nurse saves 2 people with 2 separate organ donations Cop-turned-sailor-turned-nurse saves 2 people with 2 separate organ donations

Inside the Army’s new training program for special operations bomb techs Inside the Army’s new training program for special operations bomb techs

‘It’s like our warpaint’— Why some Black Hawk crew chiefs paint their face masks something fierce ‘It’s like our warpaint’— Why some Black Hawk crew chiefs paint their face masks something fierce

An F-35 pilot reveals why good fighter pilots never skip leg day An F-35 pilot reveals why good fighter pilots never skip leg day

‘It’s only four more laps’ — EOD soldier sets a world record running a mile in a 96-pound bomb suit ‘It’s only four more laps’ — EOD soldier sets a world record running a mile in a 96-pound bomb suit

These British soldiers had the coolest training ever (literally) These British soldiers had the coolest training ever (literally)

Remember the Marine unit that lost two rifles? Their commander and sergeant major just got fired Remember the Marine unit that lost two rifles? Their commander and sergeant major just got fired

Exclusive: 5 Marines injured by ‘danger close’ mortar impact one week before unit commander and sergeant major fired Exclusive: 5 Marines injured by ‘danger close’ mortar impact one week before unit commander and sergeant major fired

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