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Navy delays new arrivals at boot camp for a week after recruit tests positive for COVID-19
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Navy delays new arrivals at boot camp for a week after recruit tests positive for COVID-19

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 30, 2020

The Swiss army is using old-school models to plan their war on COVID-19
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The Swiss army is using old-school models to plan their war on COVID-19

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 30, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak prompts Parris Island to stop receiving new Marine recruits this week
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COVID-19 outbreak prompts Parris Island to stop receiving new Marine recruits this week

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 30, 2020

The Navy’s first stealth destroyer is almost ready for a fight
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The Navy’s first stealth destroyer is almost ready for a fight

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 30, 2020

A second aircraft carrier is reportedly facing a COVID-19 outbreak
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A second aircraft carrier is reportedly facing a COVID-19 outbreak

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 29, 2020

The Navy refused to let Tom Cruise fly an F/A-18 Super Hornet in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
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The Navy refused to let Tom Cruise fly an F/A-18 Super Hornet in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 29, 2020

Marine helicopter squadron commander fired amid investigation
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Marine helicopter squadron commander fired amid investigation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 27, 2020

COVID-19 has taken an entire aircraft carrier out of commission
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COVID-19 has taken an entire aircraft carrier out of commission

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 26, 2020

These two copters will competing head-to-head to become the Army’s next armed scout helo
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These two copters will competing head-to-head to become the Army’s next armed scout helo

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 26, 2020

Former SMA Daniel Dailey weighs in on tattoos, beards in uniform, and the U.S. toilet paper crisis
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Former SMA Daniel Dailey weighs in on tattoos, beards in uniform, and the U.S. toilet paper crisis

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 24, 2020

Navy sends hospital ship to Los Angeles to lighten the load for doctors swamped by COVID-19
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Navy sends hospital ship to Los Angeles to lighten the load for doctors swamped by COVID-19

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 24, 2020

The US may have postponed its massive European war games, but Russia sure as hell didn’t
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The US may have postponed its massive European war games, but Russia sure as hell didn’t

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 23, 2020

The Army is investigating why an M1 Abrams tank burst into flames on Fort Hood
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The Army is investigating why an M1 Abrams tank burst into flames on Fort Hood

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 23, 2020

The Marine Corps plans to ditch tanks and get much smaller to fight China
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The Marine Corps plans to ditch tanks and get much smaller to fight China

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 23, 2020

Special tactics airman dies during training swim in Florida
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Special tactics airman dies during training swim in Florida

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 21, 2020

The Pentagon just took a big step forward in the hypersonic arms race with Russia and China
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The Pentagon just took a big step forward in the hypersonic arms race with Russia and China

Posted on Mar 20, 2020

US-led coalition suspends training of Iraq forces over COVID-19
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US-led coalition suspends training of Iraq forces over COVID-19

Posted on Mar 20, 2020

Army Special Forces candidate dies after being found unresponsive in his room
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Army Special Forces candidate dies after being found unresponsive in his room

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 19, 2020

A brick too far: How General Mattis used Legos to plan out the invasion of Iraq
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A brick too far: How General Mattis used Legos to plan out the invasion of Iraq

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 19, 2020

We salute these mustachioed A-10s for making close air support classy AF
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We salute these mustachioed A-10s for making close air support classy AF

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 18, 2020

These are the two official contenders to replace the Army’s Black Hawk fleet
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These are the two official contenders to replace the Army’s Black Hawk fleet

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 17, 2020

A Russian military helicopter accidentally opened fire on an apartment building
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A Russian military helicopter accidentally opened fire on an apartment building

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 17, 2020

The US is using AC-130 gunships to blow targets out of the water in a clear message to Iran
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The US is using AC-130 gunships to blow targets out of the water in a clear message to Iran

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 16, 2020

This is the Space Force’s first offensive weapon
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This is the Space Force’s first offensive weapon

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 16, 2020

The Navy has its first case of coronavirus aboard a warship
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The Navy has its first case of coronavirus aboard a warship

Posted on Mar 16, 2020

Trump is considering a full pardon for former national security adviser Michael Flynn
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Trump is considering a full pardon for former national security adviser Michael Flynn

Posted on Mar 16, 2020

We salute the Army crew who named their howitzer ‘coronavirus’
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We salute the Army crew who named their howitzer ‘coronavirus’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 15, 2020

US fighter jets intercept 2 more pairs of Russian reconnaissance planes near Alaska in second and third incidents this week
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US fighter jets intercept 2 more pairs of Russian reconnaissance planes near Alaska in second and third incidents this week

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 14, 2020

ISIS offers tips on how to avoid getting coronavirus
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ISIS offers tips on how to avoid getting coronavirus

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 13, 2020

The F-35 still has hundreds of problems the Pentagon has no plans on fixing
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The F-35 still has hundreds of problems the Pentagon has no plans on fixing

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 13, 2020

Chelsea Manning released from jail and ordered to pay $256,000 fine
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Chelsea Manning released from jail and ordered to pay $256,000 fine

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 13, 2020

‘I really wasn’t thinking of anything else’ — Guardsman saves widow and her four dogs from burning home
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‘I really wasn’t thinking of anything else’ — Guardsman saves widow and her four dogs from burning home

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 12, 2020

The Army has selected an optic for its new sniper rifle
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The Army has selected an optic for its new sniper rifle

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 12, 2020

Massive US military exercise in Europe continues to be scaled back amid coronavirus fears
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Massive US military exercise in Europe continues to be scaled back amid coronavirus fears

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 12, 2020

Drones are dropping bombs on US troops in Syria, and it’s not clear who’s doing it
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Drones are dropping bombs on US troops in Syria, and it’s not clear who’s doing it

Posted on Mar 11, 2020

The Army has a stretch Humvee
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The Army has a stretch Humvee

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 11, 2020

US military exercise in Norway cancelled out of coronavirus fears
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US military exercise in Norway cancelled out of coronavirus fears

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 11, 2020

The Taliban is allowed to read classified documents related to the Afghan peace deal, but you can’t
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The Taliban is allowed to read classified documents related to the Afghan peace deal, but you can’t

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 10, 2020

Watch the Army’s new supergun nail a target from 40 miles away
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Watch the Army’s new supergun nail a target from 40 miles away

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 10, 2020

Mobile nuclear reactors could be coming soon to power a FOB near you
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Mobile nuclear reactors could be coming soon to power a FOB near you

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 10, 2020

Commander of California-based Field Medical Training Battalion fired amid ongoing investigation
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Commander of California-based Field Medical Training Battalion fired amid ongoing investigation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 10, 2020

A coronavirus outbreak aboard an aircraft carrier is one of the possibilities facing the US military
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A coronavirus outbreak aboard an aircraft carrier is one of the possibilities facing the US military

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 9, 2020

Fallen troops’ families demand action after spate of military vehicle rollover deaths
Military Life

Fallen troops’ families demand action after spate of military vehicle rollover deaths

Posted on Mar 8, 2020

DoD tweets picture of ‘tanks’ that are definitely not tanks
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DoD tweets picture of ‘tanks’ that are definitely not tanks

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 7, 2020

‘This is pretty awesome’ — A-10 pilots print out custom helmet decals of their squadron patches
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‘This is pretty awesome’ — A-10 pilots print out custom helmet decals of their squadron patches

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 7, 2020

Photos show Navy’s mine-sniffing dolphins being transported on Air Force cargo plane
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Photos show Navy’s mine-sniffing dolphins being transported on Air Force cargo plane

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 6, 2020

‘There are profound problems with the system’ — the Air Force’s desperately-needed tanker replacement is still years away
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‘There are profound problems with the system’ — the Air Force’s desperately-needed tanker replacement is still years away

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 5, 2020

Why was the Army’s XM-8 Future Weapon Series Canceled?
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Why was the Army’s XM-8 Future Weapon Series Canceled?

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Mar 4, 2020

Why Marines need the Milkor MGL M-32 Grenade Launcher
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Why Marines need the Milkor MGL M-32 Grenade Launcher

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Mar 4, 2020

NEW Special Forces Guns the MG 338 and Barrett MRAD .338 NM
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NEW Special Forces Guns the MG 338 and Barrett MRAD .338 NM

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Mar 4, 2020

SOCOM is eyeing a new armored tactical vehicle
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SOCOM is eyeing a new armored tactical vehicle

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 4, 2020

Infantry Evolution Army Marines From Rome to Rifles v3
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Infantry Evolution Army Marines From Rome to Rifles v3

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Mar 4, 2020

Where Will the Infantry Fight Future Wars?
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Where Will the Infantry Fight Future Wars?

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Mar 4, 2020

How Forward Observers Operate in the Military to Coordinate Artillery
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How Forward Observers Operate in the Military to Coordinate Artillery

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Mar 3, 2020

This agile copter could be the Army’s next scout helo
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This agile copter could be the Army’s next scout helo

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 3, 2020

Flashbangs are ‘weapons of mass death and destruction,’ North Carolina Supreme Court rules
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Flashbangs are ‘weapons of mass death and destruction,’ North Carolina Supreme Court rules

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 2, 2020

New report reveals details on C-130 crash that killed 3 veterans in Australia
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New report reveals details on C-130 crash that killed 3 veterans in Australia

Posted on Feb 29, 2020

Marine commandant wants the Corps to train more female grunts
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Marine commandant wants the Corps to train more female grunts

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 28, 2020

Best and Worst Body Armor and Shields in Military History
Tech & Tactics

Best and Worst Body Armor and Shields in Military History

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Feb 28, 2020

Why Did the Military Replace their Official Pistol?
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Why Did the Military Replace their Official Pistol?

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Feb 28, 2020

Russia conducts first ship-based hypersonic missile test
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Russia conducts first ship-based hypersonic missile test

Posted on Feb 27, 2020

The Air Force has a jolly new name for its next combat rescue helicopter
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The Air Force has a jolly new name for its next combat rescue helicopter

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 27, 2020

‘He was risking his own life’ — Marine awarded for rescuing pregnant woman who was swept out to sea
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‘He was risking his own life’ — Marine awarded for rescuing pregnant woman who was swept out to sea

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 26, 2020

A woman is about to finish Green Beret training for the first time in history
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A woman is about to finish Green Beret training for the first time in history

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 26, 2020