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How dressing federal law enforcement agents like US troops undermines democracy How dressing federal law enforcement agents like US troops undermines democracy

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 25 2020

Tech & Tactics

The US wants to make it easier to export armed drones to allies The US wants to make it easier to export armed drones to allies

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/ Jul 25 2020

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The Army is testing a ‘smuzzle’ that reduces machine gun noise, flash, and recoil at the same time The Army is testing a ‘smuzzle’ that reduces machine gun noise, flash, and recoil at the same time

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 25 2020

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An M1 Abrams accidentally fired on a fellow tank at Fort Bliss An M1 Abrams accidentally fired on a fellow tank at Fort Bliss

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 24 2020

Culture

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ release date delayed again due to COVID-19 ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ release date delayed again due to COVID-19

/ Jul 24 2020

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A US fighter jet buzzed an Iranian passenger plane over Syrian airspace A US fighter jet buzzed an Iranian passenger plane over Syrian airspace

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/ Jul 24 2020

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The A-10 Thunderbolt II in action The A-10 Thunderbolt II in action

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 23 2020

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Two other Navy ships caught fire just days after the USS Bonhomme Richard inferno Two other Navy ships caught fire just days after the USS Bonhomme Richard inferno

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 22 2020

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Pentagon to limit release of unclassified information as part of its war on leaks Pentagon to limit release of unclassified information as part of its war on leaks

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 21 2020

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The Army is testing a new hybrid electric engine on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle The Army is testing a new hybrid electric engine on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 21 2020

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A new video shows Russian military vehicles harassing a US convoy in Syria. It isn’t the first time A new video shows Russian military vehicles harassing a US convoy in Syria. It isn’t the first time

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 20 2020

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Army tanks are officially rocking a new active protection system in Europe Army tanks are officially rocking a new active protection system in Europe

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 20 2020

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The Army is trying to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle for the third time — again The Army is trying to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle for the third time — again

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 20 2020

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Photos show the damage sustained by the USS Bonhomme Richard during the fire Photos show the damage sustained by the USS Bonhomme Richard during the fire

/ Jul 18 2020

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The Bonhomme Richard fire raises concerns over whether the Navy can repair ships damaged in war The Bonhomme Richard fire raises concerns over whether the Navy can repair ships damaged in war

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 17 2020

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The Army may name its next missile-hauling Stryker after a fictional Warhammer 40,000 tank The Army may name its next missile-hauling Stryker after a fictional Warhammer 40,000 tank

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 16 2020

Tech & Tactics

75 years ago today, the Trinity atomic bomb test ushered in the era of nuclear warfare 75 years ago today, the Trinity atomic bomb test ushered in the era of nuclear warfare

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/ Jul 16 2020

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The new Marine Corps amphibious vehicle The new Marine Corps amphibious vehicle

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 15 2020

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US accuses Russian-backed mercenaries of mining Libya in violation of UN arms embargo US accuses Russian-backed mercenaries of mining Libya in violation of UN arms embargo

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/ Jul 15 2020

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B-2 returns from Libya operation B-2 returns from Libya operation

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 15 2020

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At least 7 ships burn at Iranian port in latest of mystery fires and explosions around the country At least 7 ships burn at Iranian port in latest of mystery fires and explosions around the country

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/ Jul 15 2020

Culture

F-22 Photo Animation Loop F-22 Photo Animation Loop

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 15 2020

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Special Tactics Night Jump Special Tactics Night Jump

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 14 2020

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USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Fire USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) Fire

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 14 2020

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The AK-47 family of weapons is evolving with Russia’s new Ratnik AK-12 The AK-47 family of weapons is evolving with Russia’s new Ratnik AK-12

By Chris Capelluto

/ Jul 14 2020

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The US still can’t effectively track weapons and vehicles given to Afghan security forces The US still can’t effectively track weapons and vehicles given to Afghan security forces

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 14 2020

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F-16 crashes at Holloman Air Force Base as the surge in Air Force mishaps continues F-16 crashes at Holloman Air Force Base as the surge in Air Force mishaps continues

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 14 2020

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Here’s your first look at the Air Force’s first F-15 in more than 15 years Here’s your first look at the Air Force’s first F-15 in more than 15 years

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 14 2020

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Hundreds of sailors fight to save USS Bonhomme Richard as blaze tears through stricken warship Hundreds of sailors fight to save USS Bonhomme Richard as blaze tears through stricken warship

/ Jul 13 2020

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USS Bonhomme Richard fire in San Diego USS Bonhomme Richard fire in San Diego

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 13 2020

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National Guard soldier awarded Soldier’s Medal for stopping shooting at high school football game National Guard soldier awarded Soldier’s Medal for stopping shooting at high school football game

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 13 2020

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Navy: 57 treated for injuries in USS Bonhomme Richard fire as blaze continues Navy: 57 treated for injuries in USS Bonhomme Richard fire as blaze continues

/ Jul 13 2020

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Navy: Origin of USS Bonhomme Richard fire still unknown Navy: Origin of USS Bonhomme Richard fire still unknown

/ Jul 12 2020

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17 sailors, 4 civilians injured in USS Bonhomme Richard fire 17 sailors, 4 civilians injured in USS Bonhomme Richard fire

/ Jul 12 2020

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The Marine Corps plans on fielding suppressors to infantry squads starting this year The Marine Corps plans on fielding suppressors to infantry squads starting this year

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 11 2020

History

77 years ago, the Allies took the fight to the Axis in ‘the soft underbelly of Europe’ 77 years ago, the Allies took the fight to the Axis in ‘the soft underbelly of Europe’

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/ Jul 10 2020

Tech & Tactics

State Department signs off on $23 billion sale of F-35s to Japan State Department signs off on $23 billion sale of F-35s to Japan

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/ Jul 9 2020

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Defense Secretary Esper confirms he was briefed on intel Russia offered bounties on US troops in Afghanistan Defense Secretary Esper confirms he was briefed on intel Russia offered bounties on US troops in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 9 2020

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The Quiet Professionals The Quiet Professionals

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 9 2020

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It’s official: A woman is joining the ranks of Army Special Forces for the first time in history It’s official: A woman is joining the ranks of Army Special Forces for the first time in history

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 9 2020

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Meet Marine Corps Cpl. Shannon Lilly, the first female artillery chief Meet Marine Corps Cpl. Shannon Lilly, the first female artillery chief

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 9 2020

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The US military is losing the sniper war against Russia The US military is losing the sniper war against Russia

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 9 2020

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After six months of sickness, death, and turmoil, the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s cruise is ending After six months of sickness, death, and turmoil, the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s cruise is ending

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 8 2020

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Army Humvee stolen at gunpoint in Arkansas Army Humvee stolen at gunpoint in Arkansas

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 7 2020

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Fire official says Navy petty officer lied about saving two children from a burning home Fire official says Navy petty officer lied about saving two children from a burning home

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 6 2020

Culture

In new WWII video game ‘Medic: Pacific Corpsman’ you’ll have to decide who you can save, and who you can’t In new WWII video game ‘Medic: Pacific Corpsman’ you’ll have to decide who you can save, and who you can’t

/ Jul 6 2020

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USS Gerald R. Ford is replenished at sea USS Gerald R. Ford is replenished at sea

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 6 2020

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Tom Hanks unleashes hell on Nazi submarines in ‘Greyhound,’ streaming on Apple TV this week Tom Hanks unleashes hell on Nazi submarines in ‘Greyhound,’ streaming on Apple TV this week

/ Jul 6 2020

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‘He will be severely missed’ — Soldier killed in vehicle rollover accident in Afghanistan ‘He will be severely missed’ — Soldier killed in vehicle rollover accident in Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 5 2020

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Fire causes damage at Iranian nuclear facility after possible ‘cyber sabotage’ Fire causes damage at Iranian nuclear facility after possible ‘cyber sabotage’

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/ Jul 3 2020

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‘ISIS Files’ launch: Thousands of documents reveal the terror group’s inner workings ‘ISIS Files’ launch: Thousands of documents reveal the terror group’s inner workings

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jul 3 2020

Culture

Sorry, Mav: There’s actually no such thing as a ‘TOPGUN trophy’ Sorry, Mav: There’s actually no such thing as a ‘TOPGUN trophy’

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/ Jul 2 2020

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Watch over 300 Army paratroopers drop into Guam just to remind folks who’s boss Watch over 300 Army paratroopers drop into Guam just to remind folks who’s boss

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 2 2020

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Watch Army paratroopers drop into Guam as part of a training exercise Watch Army paratroopers drop into Guam as part of a training exercise

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 2 2020

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F-16 pilot killed in crash remembered as a man who ‘loved a lot of things’ — his family, his country, flying F-16 pilot killed in crash remembered as a man who ‘loved a lot of things’ — his family, his country, flying

/ Jul 2 2020

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F-16CM pilot killed in latest Air Force crash F-16CM pilot killed in latest Air Force crash

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 1 2020

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90 out of 110 soldiers in a survival, evasion, resistance, and escape course just tested positive for COVID-19 90 out of 110 soldiers in a survival, evasion, resistance, and escape course just tested positive for COVID-19

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 30 2020

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The Marine Corps is working on a Taser shotgun round to down targets more than 100 yards away The Marine Corps is working on a Taser shotgun round to down targets more than 100 yards away

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 30 2020

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The Army is adopting a ‘guaranteed hit’ smart fire control system to knock drones out of the sky The Army is adopting a ‘guaranteed hit’ smart fire control system to knock drones out of the sky

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 29 2020

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White House denies Trump was briefed on reported intelligence that Russia placed bounties on US troops White House denies Trump was briefed on reported intelligence that Russia placed bounties on US troops

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/ Jun 28 2020

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Russia reportedly placed secret bounties on US troops in Afghanistan Russia reportedly placed secret bounties on US troops in Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 26 2020

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The Pentagon is one step closer to fielding its smartest bomb ever The Pentagon is one step closer to fielding its smartest bomb ever

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 26 2020

Tech & Tactics

Here’s what a war between nuclear-armed China and India might look like Here’s what a war between nuclear-armed China and India might look like

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/ Jun 25 2020

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How to crush your two-mile run like an Olympian How to crush your two-mile run like an Olympian

By Adam Linehan

/ Jun 25 2020