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This 59-year-old veteran left the Army a decade ago. Now he’s headed back to basic training
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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
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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
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The military’s love affair with computer-based training needs to change

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jan 15, 2020

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 11, 2020

Soldier dies during basic training at Fort Jackson
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Soldier dies during basic training at Fort Jackson

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 10, 2020

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How to choose the right tactical backpack

Posted on Dec 31, 2019

Inside SOCOM’s effort to build a ‘hyper-enabled operator’ who can outsmart the enemy at every turn
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Inside SOCOM’s effort to build a ‘hyper-enabled operator’ who can outsmart the enemy at every turn

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 19, 2019

‘I gave 100 percent’ — The first female enlisted Guard soldiers have graduated from Army Ranger School
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‘I gave 100 percent’ — The first female enlisted Guard soldiers have graduated from Army Ranger School

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 17, 2019

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

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 10, 2019

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

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 23, 2019

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

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

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

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Oct 30, 2019

11 soldiers become the first to receive the Expert Soldier Badge
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11 soldiers become the first to receive the Expert Soldier Badge

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 16, 2019

A soldier stole a 155mm artillery round during training and nobody noticed for 6 years
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A soldier stole a 155mm artillery round during training and nobody noticed for 6 years

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 11, 2019

Air Force PJ dies during mountain rescue training in Idaho
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Air Force PJ dies during mountain rescue training in Idaho

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 11, 2019

The US is plotting one of its largest European military exercises since the Cold War
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The US is plotting one of its largest European military exercises since the Cold War

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 7, 2019

At least 18 Army paratroopers reported injured during night training jump
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At least 18 Army paratroopers reported injured during night training jump

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 3, 2019

Recruits at the Corps’ East Coast boot camp are evacuating over Hurricane Dorian
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Recruits at the Corps’ East Coast boot camp are evacuating over Hurricane Dorian

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 3, 2019

Female airman becomes first to earn Army Ranger tab
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Female airman becomes first to earn Army Ranger tab

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 3, 2019

The Army is making marksmanship training harder to prepare soldiers for the two-way firing range
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The Army is making marksmanship training harder to prepare soldiers for the two-way firing range

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 26, 2019

The State Department doesn’t really care if its human rights training for partner security forces is working or not
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The State Department doesn’t really care if its human rights training for partner security forces is working or not

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 25, 2019

A pair of Blue Angels jets got a little too close for comfort during training in Florida
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A pair of Blue Angels jets got a little too close for comfort during training in Florida

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 16, 2019

Army to put field manuals in audiobook form for soldiers who don’t read good
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Army to put field manuals in audiobook form for soldiers who don’t read good

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 9, 2019

I graded the Army Staff College and its leadership. Now a graduating officer grades my advice
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I graded the Army Staff College and its leadership. Now a graduating officer grades my advice

By Jamie Schwandt

Posted on Jun 14, 2019

Enlisted Army soldiers can now earn college credit for formal training
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Enlisted Army soldiers can now earn college credit for formal training

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 13, 2019

Watch Navy hovercraft storm the beaches of the Pacific Northwest to train for the next catastrophic earthquake
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Watch Navy hovercraft storm the beaches of the Pacific Northwest to train for the next catastrophic earthquake

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 10, 2019

The Army is practicing firing artillery from boats for the first time since the Vietnam War
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The Army is practicing firing artillery from boats for the first time since the Vietnam War

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 4, 2019

The Pentagon is ending a training program for Afghan pilots after nearly half go AWOL in the US
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The Pentagon is ending a training program for Afghan pilots after nearly half go AWOL in the US

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 2, 2019

He survived cancer and the Crucible. After 956 days as a recruit, he’s finally a Marine
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He survived cancer and the Crucible. After 956 days as a recruit, he’s finally a Marine

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 20, 2019

MARSOC Marine dies in training accident
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MARSOC Marine dies in training accident

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 16, 2019

Idahoans to the Air Force: please stop secretly using our cities for target practice
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Idahoans to the Air Force: please stop secretly using our cities for target practice

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 15, 2019

Army special ops keep freaking out civilians with training exercises
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Army special ops keep freaking out civilians with training exercises

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 8, 2019

Watch a Navy SEAL vet train Keanu Reeves to clear a room for ‘John Wick 3’
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Watch a Navy SEAL vet train Keanu Reeves to clear a room for ‘John Wick 3’

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 4, 2019

Amid multiple murder investigations, Pentagon finds no issues with special ops ethics training
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Amid multiple murder investigations, Pentagon finds no issues with special ops ethics training

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 9, 2019

Why we should stop teaching Clausewitz
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Why we should stop teaching Clausewitz

By Jamie Schwandt

Posted on Feb 28, 2019

Admirals vow not to force undermanned, untrained sailors to deploy following deadly collisions
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Admirals vow not to force undermanned, untrained sailors to deploy following deadly collisions

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 27, 2019

The Marines are training to fight big wars again
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The Marines are training to fight big wars again

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 19, 2019

Well, this new Army PSA on household safety took a dark turn
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Well, this new Army PSA on household safety took a dark turn

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 14, 2019

That WSJ ‘Women In Combat’ Op-Ed Is A Complete Disaster — But It Still Presents A Threat
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That WSJ ‘Women In Combat’ Op-Ed Is A Complete Disaster — But It Still Presents A Threat

By Kate Germano

Posted on Jan 19, 2019

3 Tips On How To Make It Through A Serious History Book
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3 Tips On How To Make It Through A Serious History Book

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jan 11, 2019

The Qualities The British Army Looks For In Officers Assigned To Advise Foreign Militaries
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The Qualities The British Army Looks For In Officers Assigned To Advise Foreign Militaries

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jan 9, 2019

Male And Female Marine Recruits To Train Together At Parris Island, But Not For The Reason You Think
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Male And Female Marine Recruits To Train Together At Parris Island, But Not For The Reason You Think

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 5, 2019

How To Listen To A War Story
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How To Listen To A War Story

By Liam Parker

Posted on Jan 4, 2019

How A Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Exercise Led To An Airman Shooting A Door 5 Times
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How A Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Exercise Led To An Airman Shooting A Door 5 Times

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Dec 20, 2018

Army Guard Investigating Whether Training, Equipment Lapses Led To Death Of EOD Soldier In Afghanistan
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Army Guard Investigating Whether Training, Equipment Lapses Led To Death Of EOD Soldier In Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 10, 2018

Female Marines First To Graduate Boot Camp Wearing New Dress Blue Coat
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Female Marines First To Graduate Boot Camp Wearing New Dress Blue Coat

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 21, 2018

First Female Soldier In Decades Selected For Green Beret Training
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First Female Soldier In Decades Selected For Green Beret Training

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 15, 2018

The Coast Guard Is Going To Train With This Airsoft Gun
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The Coast Guard Is Going To Train With This Airsoft Gun

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 6, 2018

How To Find Meaning After The Military: Grow Your Own Identity
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How To Find Meaning After The Military: Grow Your Own Identity

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 2, 2018

The Way To Fix The Military Decision-Making Process Is To Fix Your Own Self With More Tough Training
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The Way To Fix The Military Decision-Making Process Is To Fix Your Own Self With More Tough Training

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Oct 30, 2018

Navy Training Commander Fired ‘Due To Loss Of Confidence In His Ability To Command’
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Navy Training Commander Fired ‘Due To Loss Of Confidence In His Ability To Command’

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Oct 28, 2018

Sergeant Becomes First Female Marine To Get Through 2nd Phase Of MARSOC Training Pipeline
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Sergeant Becomes First Female Marine To Get Through 2nd Phase Of MARSOC Training Pipeline

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 22, 2018

The MDMP Actually Provides Flexibility — You Just Have to Know How To Do It
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The MDMP Actually Provides Flexibility — You Just Have to Know How To Do It

By Capt. Paul Hill, U.S. Army

Posted on Oct 22, 2018

The Military Decision-Making Process Is An Inflexible Mess. Here’s How To Fix It
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The Military Decision-Making Process Is An Inflexible Mess. Here’s How To Fix It

By Jamie Schwandt

Posted on Oct 16, 2018

The Air Force Used VR To Train Pilots In Half The Time At A Fraction Of The Cost
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The Air Force Used VR To Train Pilots In Half The Time At A Fraction Of The Cost

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 2, 2018

10 Essential Fieldcraft Survival Tips, According To A Veteran
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10 Essential Fieldcraft Survival Tips, According To A Veteran

Posted on Aug 14, 2018

Army Pumps Brakes On Discharging MAVNI Recruits Amid Accusations Of ‘Purging Immigrants’
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Army Pumps Brakes On Discharging MAVNI Recruits Amid Accusations Of ‘Purging Immigrants’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 11, 2018

The Navy Is ‘Preparing For Battle’ In The North Atlantic
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The Navy Is ‘Preparing For Battle’ In The North Atlantic

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 9, 2018

A Group Of Marine Raiders Created An Underwater Sport For Training — And It’s Gaining Traction
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A Group Of Marine Raiders Created An Underwater Sport For Training — And It’s Gaining Traction

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 8, 2018

6 Marine Officers Bounced Amid Allegations Of Cheating On TBS Land Navigation Course
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6 Marine Officers Bounced Amid Allegations Of Cheating On TBS Land Navigation Course

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 8, 2018

The Pentagon Condemns The State Of US Professional Military Education
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The Pentagon Condemns The State Of US Professional Military Education

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 2, 2018

Aspiring Lieutenants Practice Getting Lost On Land Navigation Training
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Aspiring Lieutenants Practice Getting Lost On Land Navigation Training

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 31, 2018

The Army Is Expanding Infantry Training To Create Tougher Soldiers For Bigger Wars
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The Army Is Expanding Infantry Training To Create Tougher Soldiers For Bigger Wars

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 21, 2018