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Milley warns China: An invasion of Taiwan would be as disastrous as Russia’s war against Ukraine Milley warns China: An invasion of Taiwan would be as disastrous as Russia’s war against Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 17 2022

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What Russia’s retreat from Kherson would mean for the war in Ukraine What Russia’s retreat from Kherson would mean for the war in Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 10 2022

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Here are the US weapons Ukraine would need to sink Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Here are the US weapons Ukraine would need to sink Russia’s Black Sea Fleet

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 8 2022

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Dramatic video shows why Russian helicopters are sitting ducks in Ukraine Dramatic video shows why Russian helicopters are sitting ducks in Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 1 2022

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What the US Navy must learn from Ukraine’s bold drone attack on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet What the US Navy must learn from Ukraine’s bold drone attack on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 1 2022

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Here’s what a ‘dirty bomb’ is and how it fits into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Here’s what a ‘dirty bomb’ is and how it fits into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 24 2022

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Russia’s kamikaze drone strikes against Ukraine aren’t the sign of strength Putin thinks Russia’s kamikaze drone strikes against Ukraine aren’t the sign of strength Putin thinks

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 17 2022

It’s time for stormtroopers to have a gritty ‘Star Wars’ movie of their own It’s time for stormtroopers to have a gritty ‘Star Wars’ movie of their own

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 13 2022

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Orca submarine is yet another case of the Navy spending money like a drunken sailor Orca submarine is yet another case of the Navy spending money like a drunken sailor

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 12 2022

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Who gets to call themselves a ‘combat veteran’? Who gets to call themselves a ‘combat veteran’?

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 10 2022

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For the love of God, please stop referring to Navy warships as ‘battleships’ For the love of God, please stop referring to Navy warships as ‘battleships’

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 5 2022

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Frozen compass, frigid wind — How Green Berets would airdrop into the Arctic in a future war Frozen compass, frigid wind — How Green Berets would airdrop into the Arctic in a future war

/ Oct 5 2022

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Fears of an EMP attack are overblown. It’s what comes next that should worry you Fears of an EMP attack are overblown. It’s what comes next that should worry you

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 28 2022

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Tank warfare is still relevant, even if the Russians suck at it Tank warfare is still relevant, even if the Russians suck at it

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 23 2022

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Russia is mobilizing 300,000 reservists for the war in Ukraine. Here’s why it’ll be a disaster Russia is mobilizing 300,000 reservists for the war in Ukraine. Here’s why it’ll be a disaster

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 21 2022

This Marine was nearly killed in Afghanistan. Then came the hard part This Marine was nearly killed in Afghanistan. Then came the hard part

/ Sep 21 2022

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No more ambiguity: US Troops will defend Taiwan if China invades, Biden says No more ambiguity: US Troops will defend Taiwan if China invades, Biden says

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 19 2022

The story of the ‘Davy Crockett,’ a nuclear recoilless rifle once fielded by the US Army The story of the ‘Davy Crockett,’ a nuclear recoilless rifle once fielded by the US Army

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 19 2022

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Army plans to ‘nearly triple’ production of artillery shells after US gives nearly 1 million to Ukraine Army plans to ‘nearly triple’ production of artillery shells after US gives nearly 1 million to Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 15 2022

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Video of US soldiers training against drone swarm offers glimpse at future of warfare Video of US soldiers training against drone swarm offers glimpse at future of warfare

By Max Hauptman, Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 13 2022

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Lack of training, maintenance likely led to Taliban pilot crashing Black Hawk, military aviator explains Lack of training, maintenance likely led to Taliban pilot crashing Black Hawk, military aviator explains

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 12 2022

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Humvee gunner in Ukraine runs out of .50 cal ammo, switches to rockets in viral video Humvee gunner in Ukraine runs out of .50 cal ammo, switches to rockets in viral video

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 9 2022

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Corps official admits Marine at Trump rally was in iconic video of baby rescue at Kabul airport Corps official admits Marine at Trump rally was in iconic video of baby rescue at Kabul airport

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 8 2022

Netflix is remaking the World War I classic ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Netflix is remaking the World War I classic ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 6 2022

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The US military needs a lot more artillery shells, rockets, and missiles for the next war The US military needs a lot more artillery shells, rockets, and missiles for the next war

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 5 2022

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The Army grounds its fleet of CH-47 Chinooks, one of its oldest and most versatile aircraft The Army grounds its fleet of CH-47 Chinooks, one of its oldest and most versatile aircraft

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 31 2022

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As Iraq reels from recent violence, it’s worth remembering that 2,500 US troops are still there As Iraq reels from recent violence, it’s worth remembering that 2,500 US troops are still there

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 30 2022

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US calls in Apaches, AC-130s, and artillery to take on militants after Syria rocket attacks US calls in Apaches, AC-130s, and artillery to take on militants after Syria rocket attacks

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 25 2022

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6 months into Russia’s invasion, American vets reflect on training and fighting alongside Ukrainians 6 months into Russia’s invasion, American vets reflect on training and fighting alongside Ukrainians

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 23 2022

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Marines are using virtual reality pugil sticks to recruit the next generation Marines are using virtual reality pugil sticks to recruit the next generation

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 22 2022

Here’s our first look at the Vietnam War movie about ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ Here’s our first look at the Vietnam War movie about ‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 19 2022

This Marine wasn’t about to let his Afghan interpreter get captured by the Taliban This Marine wasn’t about to let his Afghan interpreter get captured by the Taliban

By Kacy Tellessen

/ Aug 17 2022

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From Saigon to Kabul: Vietnam vets tell Afghanistan vets how to cope with anniversary of the Taliban’s victory From Saigon to Kabul: Vietnam vets tell Afghanistan vets how to cope with anniversary of the Taliban’s victory

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 15 2022

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Experts doubt China is gearing up to invade Taiwan under the guise of training Experts doubt China is gearing up to invade Taiwan under the guise of training

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 3 2022

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The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal will no longer be a freebie The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal will no longer be a freebie

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 29 2022

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A-10 pilot explains how the Warthog’s depleted uranium rounds turn tank armor against itself A-10 pilot explains how the Warthog’s depleted uranium rounds turn tank armor against itself

/ Jul 27 2022

The fundamental flaw in US plans to defend Taiwan from a Chinese assault The fundamental flaw in US plans to defend Taiwan from a Chinese assault

By Carl Forsling

/ Jul 20 2022

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Army helicopter crew earns rare ‘broken wing award’ after surviving ‘catastrophic’ incident in Afghanistan Army helicopter crew earns rare ‘broken wing award’ after surviving ‘catastrophic’ incident in Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 19 2022

The wild story of how an American POW ended up fighting alongside the Soviets in WWII The wild story of how an American POW ended up fighting alongside the Soviets in WWII

By Allen Frazier

/ Jul 14 2022

We salute this Marine for having a promotion ceremony in the muck We salute this Marine for having a promotion ceremony in the muck

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 8 2022

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Air Force A-10s continue to prove that runways are for suckers Air Force A-10s continue to prove that runways are for suckers

/ Jul 1 2022

What the cult classic ‘Red Dawn’ teaches us about insurgent warfare What the cult classic ‘Red Dawn’ teaches us about insurgent warfare

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 29 2022

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Ukraine’s new (and probably fake) war hero is a goddamn goat Ukraine’s new (and probably fake) war hero is a goddamn goat

By Max Hauptman

/ Jun 28 2022

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US vet on the front line says Ukrainians need better infantry gear to beat the Russians US vet on the front line says Ukrainians need better infantry gear to beat the Russians

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 27 2022

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Why this tiny island in the Pacific may be ground zero in a war with China Why this tiny island in the Pacific may be ground zero in a war with China

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 20 2022

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Russia is hoping higher pay can get more people to sign up to fight in Ukraine Russia is hoping higher pay can get more people to sign up to fight in Ukraine

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Jun 19 2022

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Inside the US military’s modern ‘island hopping’ campaign to take on China Inside the US military’s modern ‘island hopping’ campaign to take on China

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 16 2022

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Ukraine now has killer robots with machine guns Ukraine now has killer robots with machine guns

By Max Hauptman

/ Jun 15 2022

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Ukrainians are putting paid messages on artillery rounds fired at Russian soldiers Ukrainians are putting paid messages on artillery rounds fired at Russian soldiers

By Max Hauptman

/ Jun 14 2022

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How the Marine Corps went to war with itself over the next war How the Marine Corps went to war with itself over the next war

By Worth Parker

/ Jun 10 2022

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Inside the battle for Severodonetsk, where a Ukrainian unit of 60 was reduced to just 4 soldiers Inside the battle for Severodonetsk, where a Ukrainian unit of 60 was reduced to just 4 soldiers

By Michael Godwin

/ Jun 8 2022

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‘Assume you can be jammed’ — What US troops are learning about electronic warfare in Ukraine ‘Assume you can be jammed’ — What US troops are learning about electronic warfare in Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 7 2022

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D-Day through the eyes of a combat medic in the first wave at Omaha Beach D-Day through the eyes of a combat medic in the first wave at Omaha Beach

By Max Hauptman

/ Jun 6 2022

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Who are the Chechens, Russia’s most feared fighters? Who are the Chechens, Russia’s most feared fighters?

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 6 2022

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Russia strikes Kyiv, promises more attacks if U.S. supplies long-range missiles to Ukraine Russia strikes Kyiv, promises more attacks if U.S. supplies long-range missiles to Ukraine

By Nicholas Slayton

/ Jun 5 2022

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How Russia’s war with Ukraine has changed the face of military reconnaissance How Russia’s war with Ukraine has changed the face of military reconnaissance

/ Jun 3 2022

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How I found meaning in Memorial Day over coffee with a Russian How I found meaning in Memorial Day over coffee with a Russian

By Brandon Caro

/ May 30 2022

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How Ukraine is using artillery to stop Russian forces in their tracks How Ukraine is using artillery to stop Russian forces in their tracks

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 26 2022

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A-10 pilot explains how the Air Force can outfit the beloved ‘Warthog’ to take on China A-10 pilot explains how the Air Force can outfit the beloved ‘Warthog’ to take on China

By Maurice Grosso

/ May 23 2022

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Why the US Army will be ‘vital’ in a fight against China Why the US Army will be ‘vital’ in a fight against China

By Haley Britzky

/ May 18 2022

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Ukraine is now using Russia’s own tanks against them Ukraine is now using Russia’s own tanks against them

By Nicholas Slayton

/ May 15 2022

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Russian troops are proving that cell phones in war zones are a very bad idea Russian troops are proving that cell phones in war zones are a very bad idea

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 13 2022

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This unsettling Army recruitment video is a master class in psychological warfare This unsettling Army recruitment video is a master class in psychological warfare

By Haley Britzky

/ May 13 2022

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Say less: Elite Army snipers offer their secret to better communication Say less: Elite Army snipers offer their secret to better communication

By Haley Britzky

/ May 12 2022