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Woman arrested for asking to speak with ‘Agent Penis’ at CIA HQ arrested again
Intelligence

Woman arrested for asking to speak with ‘Agent Penis’ at CIA HQ arrested again

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 5, 2020

The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier isn’t ready to defend itself in combat
Carriers

The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier isn’t ready to defend itself in combat

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 5, 2020

Urban Outfitters has a knockoff set of Navy coveralls for $120 for those who wanted to enlist, but…
Tactics

Urban Outfitters has a knockoff set of Navy coveralls for $120 for those who wanted to enlist, but…

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 4, 2020

Three years after a deadly collision, the USS Fitzgerald is heading back out to sea
Destroyers

Three years after a deadly collision, the USS Fitzgerald is heading back out to sea

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 4, 2020

The new trailer for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ will make you feel the need for speed
Fighter Aircraft

The new trailer for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ will make you feel the need for speed

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 4, 2020

The F-35 is an overpriced lemon that doesn’t work
Stealth

The F-35 is an overpriced lemon that doesn’t work

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 1, 2020

The US military can officially sow the Earth with land mines again
Munitions

The US military can officially sow the Earth with land mines again

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 1, 2020

House passes bills to repeal 2002 AUMF and require Congress approve any war with Iran
Warfare

House passes bills to repeal 2002 AUMF and require Congress approve any war with Iran

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 31, 2020

DoD expected to loosen restrictions on landmine use in move that totally won’t blow up in anybody’s face
Munitions

DoD expected to loosen restrictions on landmine use in move that totally won’t blow up in anybody’s face

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 30, 2020

US military deaths from aviation mishaps plummeted to a five-year low in 2019
Aircraft

US military deaths from aviation mishaps plummeted to a five-year low in 2019

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 30, 2020

Training for the ACFT? There’s now an app for that
Training

Training for the ACFT? There’s now an app for that

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 29, 2020

4 Marines recognized for heroic rescue of mother and 2 daughters caught in a deadly rip current
Rescue

4 Marines recognized for heroic rescue of mother and 2 daughters caught in a deadly rip current

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 29, 2020

The Air Force is officially picking up its first new F-15 in nearly 20 years
Fighter Aircraft

The Air Force is officially picking up its first new F-15 in nearly 20 years

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 29, 2020

The Air Force is using Uber-like technology to more efficiently vaporize bad guys
Weapons

The Air Force is using Uber-like technology to more efficiently vaporize bad guys

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 28, 2020

An F-15 is rocking a WWII paint job to honor a B-17 pilot who gave his life to save a wounded crewman
Aircraft

An F-15 is rocking a WWII paint job to honor a B-17 pilot who gave his life to save a wounded crewman

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 28, 2020

The US dropped more munitions on Afghanistan last year than any other time in the last decade
Munitions

The US dropped more munitions on Afghanistan last year than any other time in the last decade

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 27, 2020

Air Force E-11A communications aircraft crashes in Afghanistan
Aircraft

Air Force E-11A communications aircraft crashes in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 27, 2020

The Army thought it lost a Vietnam-era helicopter. It was never actually lost
Helicopters

The Army thought it lost a Vietnam-era helicopter. It was never actually lost

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 26, 2020

US soldier killed in Syria during vehicle rollover
Vehicles

US soldier killed in Syria during vehicle rollover

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 26, 2020

Aircrew in stable condition after US Navy helicopter goes down in Philippine Sea
Helicopters

Aircrew in stable condition after US Navy helicopter goes down in Philippine Sea

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 25, 2020

‘He was our brother’ — Soldiers honor Army PFC who died during basic training
Training

‘He was our brother’ — Soldiers honor Army PFC who died during basic training

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 25, 2020

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

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 25, 2020

Marine grunt being considered for award after saving 3 from fiery car crash
Rescue

Marine grunt being considered for award after saving 3 from fiery car crash

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 23, 2020

About a dozen more US troops medevaced from Iraq over possible concussions following Iran’s missile attack
Missiles

About a dozen more US troops medevaced from Iraq over possible concussions following Iran’s missile attack

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 22, 2020

The Navy’s new Osprey is one step closer to dropping you off at sea
Aircraft

The Navy’s new Osprey is one step closer to dropping you off at sea

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 22, 2020

3 sailors from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower charged in connection with holiday party fight
Carriers

3 sailors from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower charged in connection with holiday party fight

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 21, 2020

An Army Stryker burst into flames in Poland during a show of strength against Russia
Vehicles

An Army Stryker burst into flames in Poland during a show of strength against Russia

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 20, 2020

How should the Navy name its aircraft carriers?
Carriers

How should the Navy name its aircraft carriers?

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 20, 2020

The Army can’t seem to figure out how to replace its aging Bradley fleet
Vehicles

The Army can’t seem to figure out how to replace its aging Bradley fleet

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 20, 2020

The Space Force has a name tape now
Tactics

The Space Force has a name tape now

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 18, 2020

Navy to name new aircraft carrier after Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller
Carriers

Navy to name new aircraft carrier after Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 18, 2020

DoD restricts firearms, base access, and travel for foreign military students training in the US
Guns

DoD restricts firearms, base access, and travel for foreign military students training in the US

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 18, 2020

The Marine Corps is officially picking up some lightweight ammo for the M2 machine gun
Guns

The Marine Corps is officially picking up some lightweight ammo for the M2 machine gun

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 17, 2020

‘I wanted to prove them wrong’ — How the first enlisted female Guard soldier to graduate Ranger School got it done
Training

‘I wanted to prove them wrong’ — How the first enlisted female Guard soldier to graduate Ranger School got it done

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 17, 2020

USS Decatur CO fired following command investigation
Destroyers

USS Decatur CO fired following command investigation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 17, 2020

SOCOM just picked up a new lightweight machine gun
Guns

SOCOM just picked up a new lightweight machine gun

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 16, 2020

3 civilians tried entering a Hawaii military base in a car reeking of weed with a dud mortar round in the backseat
Munitions

3 civilians tried entering a Hawaii military base in a car reeking of weed with a dud mortar round in the backseat

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 16, 2020

Green Beret killed during ‘routine’ free fall training exercise
Training

Green Beret killed during ‘routine’ free fall training exercise

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 16, 2020

This 59-year-old veteran left the Army a decade ago. Now he’s headed back to basic training
Training

This 59-year-old veteran left the Army a decade ago. Now he’s headed back to basic training

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 16, 2020

Most Afghan troops and police are ‘a hopeless nightmare and a disaster,’ special inspector general tells Congress
Training

Most Afghan troops and police are ‘a hopeless nightmare and a disaster,’ special inspector general tells Congress

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 16, 2020

The military’s love affair with computer-based training needs to change
Training

The military’s love affair with computer-based training needs to change

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jan 15, 2020

The Army has selected Sig Sauer to make ammo for its bolt-action sniper rifle
Guns

The Army has selected Sig Sauer to make ammo for its bolt-action sniper rifle

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 15, 2020

The Navy wants to slap a laser on a littoral combat ship for the first time
Ships

The Navy wants to slap a laser on a littoral combat ship for the first time

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 15, 2020

Don’t worry, Maverick: Army chief says unmanned systems won’t fully replace pilots
Drones

Don’t worry, Maverick: Army chief says unmanned systems won’t fully replace pilots

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 14, 2020

The Army is tweaking its training model as soldiers feel the strain of readiness needs
Training

The Army is tweaking its training model as soldiers feel the strain of readiness needs

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 11, 2020

Videos show a Russian warship getting way too close to a US Navy destroyer in the Arabian Sea
Destroyers

Videos show a Russian warship getting way too close to a US Navy destroyer in the Arabian Sea

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 10, 2020

Swag for SWOs: Navy surface warfare officers can now wear snazzy black leather jackets
Tactics

Swag for SWOs: Navy surface warfare officers can now wear snazzy black leather jackets

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 10, 2020

Soldier dies during basic training at Fort Jackson
Training

Soldier dies during basic training at Fort Jackson

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 10, 2020

The Marine Corps’ first new amphibious vehicle since Vietnam is almost here. Here’s who will get them first
Amphibious Operations

The Marine Corps’ first new amphibious vehicle since Vietnam is almost here. Here’s who will get them first

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 10, 2020

US officials reportedly believe Iran shot down Ukrainian airliner by mistake
Aircraft

US officials reportedly believe Iran shot down Ukrainian airliner by mistake

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 9, 2020

China reportedly wants to slap laser cannons on its fighter jets
Fighter Aircraft

China reportedly wants to slap laser cannons on its fighter jets

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 9, 2020

Milley: Iranian missiles were meant to kill US troops in Iraq
Missiles

Milley: Iranian missiles were meant to kill US troops in Iraq

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 9, 2020

Breathe easy: America’s top commander in Afghanistan still holsters his .45 caliber pistol
Guns

Breathe easy: America’s top commander in Afghanistan still holsters his .45 caliber pistol

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 9, 2020

Marines still haven’t found the pair of rifles that went missing at Camp Lejeune last month
Guns

Marines still haven’t found the pair of rifles that went missing at Camp Lejeune last month

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 9, 2020

No Americans were harmed by Iran’s missile attack, Trump says
Missiles

No Americans were harmed by Iran’s missile attack, Trump says

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 8, 2020

The untold story of how booze soaked the battlefields of World War II
Tactics

The untold story of how booze soaked the battlefields of World War II

By Peter Andreas

Posted on Jan 8, 2020

Iran launches ballistic missiles at US military bases in Iraq
Missiles

Iran launches ballistic missiles at US military bases in Iraq

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 8, 2020

We salute the all-women Air Force team that crushed a weapons loading competition dressed as Rosie the Riveter
Munitions

We salute the all-women Air Force team that crushed a weapons loading competition dressed as Rosie the Riveter

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 8, 2020

Milley: We’ll provide evidence of an imminent Iranian attack one day, somehow
Intelligence

Milley: We’ll provide evidence of an imminent Iranian attack one day, somehow

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 7, 2020

Behold the largest F-35 elephant walk we’ve ever seen
Fighter Aircraft

Behold the largest F-35 elephant walk we’ve ever seen

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 7, 2020

Iran abandons limitations under 2015 nuclear deal following Soleimani killing
Nuclear

Iran abandons limitations under 2015 nuclear deal following Soleimani killing

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 5, 2020

Are we going to war with Iran? — A timeline of official statements
Warfare

Are we going to war with Iran? — A timeline of official statements

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 4, 2020

The Navy wants to teach its robot warships to talk
Ships

The Navy wants to teach its robot warships to talk

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 3, 2020

The Navy wants to ditch 4 of its ‘little crappy ships’ more than a decade early
Ships

The Navy wants to ditch 4 of its ‘little crappy ships’ more than a decade early

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 2, 2020