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All of the military’s forks, knives and spoons will come from the last all-American flatware maker All of the military’s forks, knives and spoons will come from the last all-American flatware maker

Posted on Dec 11, 2019

News

Pentagon watchdog to investigate deaths at recruit training Pentagon watchdog to investigate deaths at recruit training

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 10, 2019

News

The US claims Russian air defenses shot down a drone over Libya’s capital The US claims Russian air defenses shot down a drone over Libya’s capital

Posted on Dec 7, 2019

News

3 soldiers killed in Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crash in Minnesota 3 soldiers killed in Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crash in Minnesota

Posted on Dec 6, 2019

News

The Navy wants lasers to shoot down drones and missiles, but its ships lack the power to fire them The Navy wants lasers to shoot down drones and missiles, but its ships lack the power to fire them

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 5, 2019

News

Navy warship seizes suspected Iranian missile parts headed to Yemen Navy warship seizes suspected Iranian missile parts headed to Yemen

Posted on Dec 5, 2019

News

The US reportedly took out an alleged terrorist with a Hellfire missile full of swords The US reportedly took out an alleged terrorist with a Hellfire missile full of swords

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 4, 2019

News

Russia tests hypersonic missile in Arctic Russia tests hypersonic missile in Arctic

Posted on Nov 30, 2019

History

Two A-10 pilots receive the Distinguished Flying Cross for rescuing troops under heavy fire in Afghanistan Two A-10 pilots receive the Distinguished Flying Cross for rescuing troops under heavy fire in Afghanistan

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 28, 2019

News

The Army wants to stick cyborg implants into soldiers by 2050 and it’s absolutely insane The Army wants to stick cyborg implants into soldiers by 2050 and it’s absolutely insane

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 27, 2019

News

Not messing around: South Korea fires warning shots toward North Korean merchant vessel Not messing around: South Korea fires warning shots toward North Korean merchant vessel

Posted on Nov 27, 2019

News

13 French troops killed in helicopter collision while pursuing militants in Mali 13 French troops killed in helicopter collision while pursuing militants in Mali

Posted on Nov 26, 2019

Tech & Tactics

Sig Sauer delivers new pistols to the military ahead of schedule Sig Sauer delivers new pistols to the military ahead of schedule

Posted on Nov 25, 2019

News

Air Force identifies 2 airmen killed during T-38 training flight in Oklahoma Air Force identifies 2 airmen killed during T-38 training flight in Oklahoma

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 23, 2019

News

For the first time ever, a female Marine has graduated the grueling Basic Reconnaissance course For the first time ever, a female Marine has graduated the grueling Basic Reconnaissance course

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 23, 2019

News

Army cadets told to steer clear of Chinese social media app TikTok Army cadets told to steer clear of Chinese social media app TikTok

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 23, 2019

News

Two airmen killed when training jets crash in Oklahoma Two airmen killed when training jets crash in Oklahoma

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 21, 2019

News

Russia removed the toilets from captured Ukrainian navy ships before returning them Russia removed the toilets from captured Ukrainian navy ships before returning them

Posted on Nov 21, 2019

News

Army identifies 2 soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan Army identifies 2 soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 21, 2019

News

The Army’s futuristic heads-up display is coming sooner than you think The Army’s futuristic heads-up display is coming sooner than you think

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 21, 2019

News

2 years after the Fitzgerald and McCain collisions, the Navy has no idea if its new ship-driving training is working 2 years after the Fitzgerald and McCain collisions, the Navy has no idea if its new ship-driving training is working

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 20, 2019

News

2 US troops killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan 2 US troops killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 20, 2019

News

Watch the Coast Guard seize $69 million in cocaine from a narco sub Watch the Coast Guard seize $69 million in cocaine from a narco sub

Posted on Nov 19, 2019

News

How Iran secretly influences Iraq, according to Iran’s own intelligence cables How Iran secretly influences Iraq, according to Iran’s own intelligence cables

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 19, 2019

News

The Army’s new EOD robot looks like WALL-E on a diet of Rip-Its and dip The Army’s new EOD robot looks like WALL-E on a diet of Rip-Its and dip

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 18, 2019

Tech & Tactics

SOCOM’s ‘Iron Man’ suit may be dead, but its futuristic tech may end up in an armory near you SOCOM’s ‘Iron Man’ suit may be dead, but its futuristic tech may end up in an armory near you

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 15, 2019

Tech & Tactics

The F-35 breaks too easily and takes too long to fix, Pentagon says The F-35 breaks too easily and takes too long to fix, Pentagon says

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 15, 2019

Tech & Tactics

SOCOM is working on a mechanical ‘third arm’ that may tout a drone-killing weapon system SOCOM is working on a mechanical ‘third arm’ that may tout a drone-killing weapon system

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 15, 2019

Tech & Tactics

SOCOM is field testing lightweight body armor originally developed for its ‘Iron Man’ suit SOCOM is field testing lightweight body armor originally developed for its ‘Iron Man’ suit

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 14, 2019

News

The Navy wants to get more deployments out of its EOD techs The Navy wants to get more deployments out of its EOD techs

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 13, 2019

Tech & Tactics

You can now buy your very own abandoned nuclear missile complex for just $400,000 You can now buy your very own abandoned nuclear missile complex for just $400,000

Posted on Nov 13, 2019

Culture

Here’s a photo of a police officer pulling over a tank Here’s a photo of a police officer pulling over a tank

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 13, 2019

News

Army intelligence soldiers were forced to download an app that could access all their personal information Army intelligence soldiers were forced to download an app that could access all their personal information

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 12, 2019

News

A soldier was killed in a vehicle rollover accident in South Korea A soldier was killed in a vehicle rollover accident in South Korea

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 12, 2019

News

Special tactics airman who fell from a C-130 was dedicated to ‘God, our freedoms, peace, and his family’ Special tactics airman who fell from a C-130 was dedicated to ‘God, our freedoms, peace, and his family’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 10, 2019

News

Coast Guard suspends search for special tactics airman who fell from C-130 Coast Guard suspends search for special tactics airman who fell from C-130

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 10, 2019

Tech & Tactics

This is what happens when you strap a head-tracking rifle turret to a jet pack This is what happens when you strap a head-tracking rifle turret to a jet pack

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 9, 2019

News

The Air Force’s upgraded AC-130 gunship is working overtime in Afghanistan The Air Force’s upgraded AC-130 gunship is working overtime in Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 8, 2019

News

The Army is thinking about giving SOF PSYOP soldiers a distinctive new beret The Army is thinking about giving SOF PSYOP soldiers a distinctive new beret

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 8, 2019

History

This WWII training video on ‘How To Behave In Britain’ is a hefty swig of nostalgia — and all that comes with it This WWII training video on ‘How To Behave In Britain’ is a hefty swig of nostalgia — and all that comes with it

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 7, 2019

News

The Air Force’s munitions shortage is about to get even worse The Air Force’s munitions shortage is about to get even worse

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 7, 2019

News

All Marines can finally carry umbrellas as the Corps’ 200-year phobia of rain protection ends All Marines can finally carry umbrellas as the Corps’ 200-year phobia of rain protection ends

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 7, 2019

News

The lost lesson of Millennium Challenge 2002, the Pentagon’s embarrassing post-9/11 war game The lost lesson of Millennium Challenge 2002, the Pentagon’s embarrassing post-9/11 war game

By Francis Horton

Posted on Nov 6, 2019

News

Florida airman missing after falling from C-130 into Gulf of Mexico Florida airman missing after falling from C-130 into Gulf of Mexico

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 6, 2019

Tech & Tactics

SOCOM wants ‘true color’ night vision to make operators deadlier in the dark SOCOM wants ‘true color’ night vision to make operators deadlier in the dark

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 4, 2019

Tech & Tactics

The Netherlands accidentally welcomed its first operational F-35 with a foam bath The Netherlands accidentally welcomed its first operational F-35 with a foam bath

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 4, 2019

News

The Navy reportedly asked Carnival Cruise Line for help with its ongoing aircraft carrier maintenance issues The Navy reportedly asked Carnival Cruise Line for help with its ongoing aircraft carrier maintenance issues

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 3, 2019

News

US Navy officer and others charged with trying to smuggle military-style boats and engines to China US Navy officer and others charged with trying to smuggle military-style boats and engines to China

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 2, 2019

Tech & Tactics

The legendary Carl Gustaf just took a major step towards a lethal new upgrade The legendary Carl Gustaf just took a major step towards a lethal new upgrade

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 1, 2019

News

Iraqis take to the streets for the biggest day of protests since Saddam Hussein’s rule Iraqis take to the streets for the biggest day of protests since Saddam Hussein’s rule

Posted on Nov 1, 2019

News

The ISIS defector who gave up Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi will reportedly get a piece of the $25 million bounty The ISIS defector who gave up Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi will reportedly get a piece of the $25 million bounty

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 1, 2019

News

CIA-backed Afghan security units are carrying out illegal killings, Human Rights Watch says CIA-backed Afghan security units are carrying out illegal killings, Human Rights Watch says

Posted on Oct 31, 2019

News

America’s newest aircraft carrier only has 4 of its 11 elevators working, but at least it can do these high-speed turns America’s newest aircraft carrier only has 4 of its 11 elevators working, but at least it can do these high-speed turns

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 31, 2019

Tech & Tactics

SOCOM is giving one of its sniper rifles a 6.5mm facelift SOCOM is giving one of its sniper rifles a 6.5mm facelift

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 30, 2019

News

C-130J Super Hercules damaged by nose gear collapse at Little Rock Air Force Base C-130J Super Hercules damaged by nose gear collapse at Little Rock Air Force Base

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 30, 2019

News

F-16 crashes during training flight near Holloman Air Force Base F-16 crashes during training flight near Holloman Air Force Base

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 30, 2019

Military Life

Here’s what you need to do to receive a Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal Here’s what you need to do to receive a Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal

Posted on Oct 30, 2019

News

No, hazing doesn’t teach discipline. It actually does the opposite No, hazing doesn’t teach discipline. It actually does the opposite

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Oct 30, 2019

Tech & Tactics

Drone footage shows devastated compound where ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died Drone footage shows devastated compound where ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died

Posted on Oct 29, 2019

Tech & Tactics

US nuclear forces have quietly kissed their floppy disks goodbye US nuclear forces have quietly kissed their floppy disks goodbye

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 29, 2019

News

One of Baghdadi’s security guards reportedly stole his underwear to prove where he was to US intel One of Baghdadi’s security guards reportedly stole his underwear to prove where he was to US intel

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 29, 2019

News

Move over A-10: The Air Force is picking up some brand new light attack aircraft Move over A-10: The Air Force is picking up some brand new light attack aircraft

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 26, 2019

News

7 types of ammo you should definitely put up your butt 7 types of ammo you should definitely put up your butt

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 26, 2019

News

The Navy really wants you to see this boring picture of a sailor firing an M240 machine gun The Navy really wants you to see this boring picture of a sailor firing an M240 machine gun

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 26, 2019

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All of the military’s forks, knives and spoons will come from the last all-American flatware maker All of the military’s forks, knives and spoons will come from the last all-American flatware maker

Pentagon watchdog to investigate deaths at recruit training Pentagon watchdog to investigate deaths at recruit training

The US claims Russian air defenses shot down a drone over Libya’s capital The US claims Russian air defenses shot down a drone over Libya’s capital

3 soldiers killed in Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crash in Minnesota 3 soldiers killed in Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crash in Minnesota

The Navy wants lasers to shoot down drones and missiles, but its ships lack the power to fire them The Navy wants lasers to shoot down drones and missiles, but its ships lack the power to fire them

Navy warship seizes suspected Iranian missile parts headed to Yemen Navy warship seizes suspected Iranian missile parts headed to Yemen

The US reportedly took out an alleged terrorist with a Hellfire missile full of swords The US reportedly took out an alleged terrorist with a Hellfire missile full of swords

Russia tests hypersonic missile in Arctic Russia tests hypersonic missile in Arctic

Two A-10 pilots receive the Distinguished Flying Cross for rescuing troops under heavy fire in Afghanistan Two A-10 pilots receive the Distinguished Flying Cross for rescuing troops under heavy fire in Afghanistan

The Army wants to stick cyborg implants into soldiers by 2050 and it’s absolutely insane The Army wants to stick cyborg implants into soldiers by 2050 and it’s absolutely insane

Not messing around: South Korea fires warning shots toward North Korean merchant vessel Not messing around: South Korea fires warning shots toward North Korean merchant vessel

13 French troops killed in helicopter collision while pursuing militants in Mali 13 French troops killed in helicopter collision while pursuing militants in Mali

Sig Sauer delivers new pistols to the military ahead of schedule Sig Sauer delivers new pistols to the military ahead of schedule

Air Force identifies 2 airmen killed during T-38 training flight in Oklahoma Air Force identifies 2 airmen killed during T-38 training flight in Oklahoma

For the first time ever, a female Marine has graduated the grueling Basic Reconnaissance course For the first time ever, a female Marine has graduated the grueling Basic Reconnaissance course

Army cadets told to steer clear of Chinese social media app TikTok Army cadets told to steer clear of Chinese social media app TikTok

Two airmen killed when training jets crash in Oklahoma Two airmen killed when training jets crash in Oklahoma

Russia removed the toilets from captured Ukrainian navy ships before returning them Russia removed the toilets from captured Ukrainian navy ships before returning them

Army identifies 2 soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan Army identifies 2 soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan

The Army’s futuristic heads-up display is coming sooner than you think The Army’s futuristic heads-up display is coming sooner than you think

2 years after the Fitzgerald and McCain collisions, the Navy has no idea if its new ship-driving training is working 2 years after the Fitzgerald and McCain collisions, the Navy has no idea if its new ship-driving training is working

2 US troops killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan 2 US troops killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan

Watch the Coast Guard seize $69 million in cocaine from a narco sub Watch the Coast Guard seize $69 million in cocaine from a narco sub

How Iran secretly influences Iraq, according to Iran’s own intelligence cables How Iran secretly influences Iraq, according to Iran’s own intelligence cables

The Army’s new EOD robot looks like WALL-E on a diet of Rip-Its and dip The Army’s new EOD robot looks like WALL-E on a diet of Rip-Its and dip

SOCOM’s ‘Iron Man’ suit may be dead, but its futuristic tech may end up in an armory near you SOCOM’s ‘Iron Man’ suit may be dead, but its futuristic tech may end up in an armory near you

The F-35 breaks too easily and takes too long to fix, Pentagon says The F-35 breaks too easily and takes too long to fix, Pentagon says

SOCOM is working on a mechanical ‘third arm’ that may tout a drone-killing weapon system SOCOM is working on a mechanical ‘third arm’ that may tout a drone-killing weapon system

SOCOM is field testing lightweight body armor originally developed for its ‘Iron Man’ suit SOCOM is field testing lightweight body armor originally developed for its ‘Iron Man’ suit

The Navy wants to get more deployments out of its EOD techs The Navy wants to get more deployments out of its EOD techs

You can now buy your very own abandoned nuclear missile complex for just $400,000 You can now buy your very own abandoned nuclear missile complex for just $400,000

Here’s a photo of a police officer pulling over a tank Here’s a photo of a police officer pulling over a tank

Army intelligence soldiers were forced to download an app that could access all their personal information Army intelligence soldiers were forced to download an app that could access all their personal information

A soldier was killed in a vehicle rollover accident in South Korea A soldier was killed in a vehicle rollover accident in South Korea

Special tactics airman who fell from a C-130 was dedicated to ‘God, our freedoms, peace, and his family’ Special tactics airman who fell from a C-130 was dedicated to ‘God, our freedoms, peace, and his family’

Coast Guard suspends search for special tactics airman who fell from C-130 Coast Guard suspends search for special tactics airman who fell from C-130

This is what happens when you strap a head-tracking rifle turret to a jet pack This is what happens when you strap a head-tracking rifle turret to a jet pack

The Air Force’s upgraded AC-130 gunship is working overtime in Afghanistan The Air Force’s upgraded AC-130 gunship is working overtime in Afghanistan

The Army is thinking about giving SOF PSYOP soldiers a distinctive new beret The Army is thinking about giving SOF PSYOP soldiers a distinctive new beret

This WWII training video on ‘How To Behave In Britain’ is a hefty swig of nostalgia — and all that comes with it This WWII training video on ‘How To Behave In Britain’ is a hefty swig of nostalgia — and all that comes with it

The Air Force’s munitions shortage is about to get even worse The Air Force’s munitions shortage is about to get even worse

All Marines can finally carry umbrellas as the Corps’ 200-year phobia of rain protection ends All Marines can finally carry umbrellas as the Corps’ 200-year phobia of rain protection ends

The lost lesson of Millennium Challenge 2002, the Pentagon’s embarrassing post-9/11 war game The lost lesson of Millennium Challenge 2002, the Pentagon’s embarrassing post-9/11 war game

Florida airman missing after falling from C-130 into Gulf of Mexico Florida airman missing after falling from C-130 into Gulf of Mexico

SOCOM wants ‘true color’ night vision to make operators deadlier in the dark SOCOM wants ‘true color’ night vision to make operators deadlier in the dark

The Netherlands accidentally welcomed its first operational F-35 with a foam bath The Netherlands accidentally welcomed its first operational F-35 with a foam bath

The Navy reportedly asked Carnival Cruise Line for help with its ongoing aircraft carrier maintenance issues The Navy reportedly asked Carnival Cruise Line for help with its ongoing aircraft carrier maintenance issues

US Navy officer and others charged with trying to smuggle military-style boats and engines to China US Navy officer and others charged with trying to smuggle military-style boats and engines to China

The legendary Carl Gustaf just took a major step towards a lethal new upgrade The legendary Carl Gustaf just took a major step towards a lethal new upgrade

Iraqis take to the streets for the biggest day of protests since Saddam Hussein’s rule Iraqis take to the streets for the biggest day of protests since Saddam Hussein’s rule

The ISIS defector who gave up Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi will reportedly get a piece of the $25 million bounty The ISIS defector who gave up Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi will reportedly get a piece of the $25 million bounty

CIA-backed Afghan security units are carrying out illegal killings, Human Rights Watch says CIA-backed Afghan security units are carrying out illegal killings, Human Rights Watch says

America’s newest aircraft carrier only has 4 of its 11 elevators working, but at least it can do these high-speed turns America’s newest aircraft carrier only has 4 of its 11 elevators working, but at least it can do these high-speed turns

SOCOM is giving one of its sniper rifles a 6.5mm facelift SOCOM is giving one of its sniper rifles a 6.5mm facelift

C-130J Super Hercules damaged by nose gear collapse at Little Rock Air Force Base C-130J Super Hercules damaged by nose gear collapse at Little Rock Air Force Base

F-16 crashes during training flight near Holloman Air Force Base F-16 crashes during training flight near Holloman Air Force Base

Here’s what you need to do to receive a Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal Here’s what you need to do to receive a Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal

No, hazing doesn’t teach discipline. It actually does the opposite No, hazing doesn’t teach discipline. It actually does the opposite

Drone footage shows devastated compound where ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died Drone footage shows devastated compound where ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died

US nuclear forces have quietly kissed their floppy disks goodbye US nuclear forces have quietly kissed their floppy disks goodbye

One of Baghdadi’s security guards reportedly stole his underwear to prove where he was to US intel One of Baghdadi’s security guards reportedly stole his underwear to prove where he was to US intel

Move over A-10: The Air Force is picking up some brand new light attack aircraft Move over A-10: The Air Force is picking up some brand new light attack aircraft

7 types of ammo you should definitely put up your butt 7 types of ammo you should definitely put up your butt

The Navy really wants you to see this boring picture of a sailor firing an M240 machine gun The Navy really wants you to see this boring picture of a sailor firing an M240 machine gun

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