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AC-130
Air Force

AC-130 destroys truck after watching it launch ballistic missile at US troops in Iraq

This was in direct response to an attack against US troops.

marine corps scout sniper
Marine Corps

End of an era: The last class of Marine Scout Snipers graduates on Dec. 15

The last HOGs night will take place the night before, aboard Camp Geiger in North Carolina. 

Timothy Scholl Marine JBLM police officer
Army

Marine-turned-JBLM cop disputes report he assaulted soldier

Scholl was cleared of wrongdoing by leadership at the JBLM Police Department after the incident.

Joel David Beal
Marine Corps

Marine veteran killed in Ukraine was attacking a Russian infantry fighting vehicle

Joel David Beal is one of at least eight Marine veterans who have died in Ukraine since Russia launched its latest invasion.

Syria
Iraq

US missions against ISIS up in Iraq and Syria, body count down

ISIS continues as an insurgency more than four years after it lost its caliphate.

The Pentagon thinks The Rock can fight lagging military recruitment
Entertainment

The Pentagon thinks The Rock can fight lagging military recruitment

If you can smell what the Rock is cooking, he and the government would like you to enlist.

VA announces a pause on foreclosures for veterans homes with VA loans
News

VA announces a pause on foreclosures for veterans homes with VA loans

Veterans with VA-backed home loans were promised easy repayments after a forbearance period. When that ended, thousands faced foreclosure.

Yes, the Army and Marines are at Anime NYC
Culture

Yes, the Army and Marines are at Anime NYC

The Marine Corps has set up a "battle dome" at the anime convention.

fort eisenhower renamed
Army

Army spouse at Fort Eisenhower charged with murdering her baby

The child was found dead at home on Nov. 15 following a standoff between the mother and police.

Marine Pfc. Francis J. Flannery
Marine Corps

Marine recruit almost shot a perfect marksmanship score at boot camp

Marine Pfc. Francis J. Flannery never fired a weapon before boot camp. He shot a nearly perfect score on the rifle range.

Stolen National Guard Humvee found after a long chase
National Guard

Stolen National Guard Humvee found after a long chase

As for who stole it and where it has been for the last four months, that remains a mystery.

covid-19 army soldier
Army

Amid recruiting woes, Army sent letters to soldiers separated for vaccine refusal

The Army separated 1,903 active duty soldiers for COVID-19 vaccine refusal. Letters were sent to approximatel 1,900.

SIG P226 vs P320
Military Life

SIG P320 vs P226: Which is the better combat pistol?

It’s a close call, but one expert has a preference.

Tik Tok
Culture

No, Gen Z has not embraced Osama bin Laden

Don't worry: America’s "Gen Z" does not revere Osama bin Laden.

Ranger Video
Army

75th Ranger combat camera releases video on Afghan withdrawal

The video shows US troops leaving Bagram Airfield little more than a month before Kabul fell.

Veteran suicides rose in 2021, largest spike among young women vets
Retirement

Veteran suicides rose in 2021, largest spike among young women vets

Women veterans between 18 and 34 were more than three times as likely to take their own lives in 2021 than their civilian peers.

soldier found dead
Army

Female soldier and family found dead in Fort Stewart home

Fort Stewart Police discovered the family Wednesday after the soldier's unit requested a welfare check.

suicide hotline
United States

Senator demands major review of veteran crisis hotline

In 2022, veterans contacted the crisis line nearly a million times, a 15% increase from 2020.

second service foundation

Second Service focuses on helping veterans find a new call to serve

Mentoring vets into entrepreneurs.

Camp Pendleton
Marine Corps

Marine faces court-martial after 14-year-old girl found in his room

The girl was found in Marine Pfc. Avery L. Rosario’s room at Camp Pendleton on June 28.