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The US Army beat every other service in losing track of weapons over the past decade
Weapons

The US Army beat every other service in losing track of weapons over the past decade

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 22, 2021

soldier firing m4 rifle
Training

Pregnant soldier given pointless duty sitting in armory as unit conducts training

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 18, 2021

‘I was, frankly, shocked’ — Top general tells Congress he doesn’t know exact number of missing military weapons
Weapons

‘I was, frankly, shocked’ — Top general tells Congress he doesn’t know exact number of missing military weapons

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 17, 2021

Duct tape keeps the military going. What have you fixed with it?
Tactics

Duct tape keeps the military going. What have you fixed with it?

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 17, 2021

These Oakley sunglasses are a $215 GWOT participation trophy, and they used the wrong ribbon
Tactics

These Oakley sunglasses are a $215 GWOT participation trophy, and they used the wrong ribbon

By James Clark

Updated on Jun 16, 2021

M1 Abrams tank
Tanks

Why this US Army tank unit proudly calls itself ‘The Bastards’

By Capt. Charlie Anderson

Updated on Jun 15, 2021

How to choose a credit card to maximize your rewards
Training

How to choose a credit card to maximize your rewards

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 15, 2021

The Space Force Ka-Bar that nobody asked for is finally here
Tactics

The Space Force Ka-Bar that nobody asked for is finally here

By Matt Sampson

Updated on Jun 10, 2021

19-year-old Marine dies during ‘Crucible’ training at South Carolina boot camp [Updated]
Training

19-year-old Marine dies during ‘Crucible’ training at South Carolina boot camp [Updated]

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 8, 2021

Why Portugal paints F-16s to look like tigers
Fighter Aircraft

Why Portugal paints F-16s to look like tigers

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 8, 2021

This Chinese-made US ‘military officer uniform’ is a crime against humanity (and uniform regulations)
Tactics

This Chinese-made US ‘military officer uniform’ is a crime against humanity (and uniform regulations)

By James Clark

Updated on Jun 7, 2021

‘The eyes of the world are upon you’ — Read Gen. Eisenhower’s letter to troops before D-Day
Amphibious Operations

‘The eyes of the world are upon you’ — Read Gen. Eisenhower’s letter to troops before D-Day

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 6, 2021

Pentagon: We have no evidence of aliens. UFO fans: So you’re telling me there’s a chance?
Aircraft

Pentagon: We have no evidence of aliens. UFO fans: So you’re telling me there’s a chance?

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 6, 2021

This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit
Bombers

This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

Navy submariners are testing out their own version of ‘birth control glasses’
Submarines

Navy submariners are testing out their own version of ‘birth control glasses’

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

The Air Force wants $48 million to drop commandos into battle from orbit
Aircraft

The Air Force wants $48 million to drop commandos into battle from orbit

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

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

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

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

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

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 2, 2021

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 2, 2021

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

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 28, 2021

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

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

By David Roza

Updated on May 27, 2021

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

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

By David Roza

Updated on May 27, 2021

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 27, 2021

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

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

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 27, 2021

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 26, 2021

canada-weed-cupcakes
Artillery

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

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 24, 2021

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

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

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

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

By David Roza

Updated on May 24, 2021

Pentagon denies spying on troops’ social media accounts
Intelligence

Pentagon denies spying on troops’ social media accounts

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 22, 2021

Peter Debbins
Intelligence

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

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 22, 2021

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

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

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

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

By David Roza

Updated on May 18, 2021

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

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

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 17, 2021

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

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

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

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

By David Roza

Updated on May 14, 2021

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

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

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

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

By David Roza

Updated on May 13, 2021

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 11, 2021

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

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

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

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

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 11, 2021

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

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

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

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

fort jackson school bus
Training

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

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 7, 2021

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

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

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 6, 2021

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

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

By David Roza

Updated on May 5, 2021

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

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

By James Clark

Updated on May 4, 2021

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

Grieving parents excoriate the Marine Corps over deadly amphibious vehicle accident

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 4, 2021

jet pack royal marine
Ships

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).
Training

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

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 3, 2021

‘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
Bombers

‘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

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

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

By Walt Yates

Updated on Apr 30, 2021

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

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

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Apr 29, 2021

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

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

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 29, 2021

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

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

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Apr 28, 2021

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

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

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 27, 2021

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

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

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 26, 2021

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

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

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Apr 26, 2021

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

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

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 22, 2021

EOD remote pull
Munitions

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

By Geoff Byrne

Updated on Apr 22, 2021

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

‘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

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

‘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

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

These British soldiers had the coolest training ever (literally)

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 19, 2021