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Lone Survivor
Entertainment

Lone Survivor: The Afghan war movie America needs

This is a must-watch war movie.

Black Hawk
Iraq

US raid in Syria kills ISIS leader [Updated]

The fight against ISIS continues.

Army sergeant convicted of murder shared racist thoughts and hopes of killing protesters online
Army

Army sergeant convicted of murder shared racist thoughts and hopes of killing protesters online

Daniel Perry was convicted this month of murdering Air Force veteran Garrett Foster at a protest in 2020.

Russia’s Spetsnaz forces are being annihilated in Ukraine, leaks claim
Russia

Russia’s Spetsnaz forces are being annihilated in Ukraine, leaks claim

Hundreds of Russian commandos are being used as frontline soldiers, with poor results.

u-2 chinese spy balloon selfie
News

The military tracked at least three more spy balloons, leaked documents report

One of the balloons flew over an American carrier group.

Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online
National Guard

Air National Guardsman arrested after applying to be a hitman online

Josiah Garcia allegedly told an undercover FBI agent “My only question is when can I start?”

Air National Guard Jack Teixeira Russia Ukraine classified documents leak
History

This isn’t the first time a service member has leaked sensitive intelligence

Pro tip: don't share classified information.

Russian navy
Navy

How much of a threat does Russia’s Pacific fleet pose to the US?

The Russian navy has been active in the Pacific during the war in Ukraine.

Teixeira
Air Force

Here is what we know about the airman arrested for the data leak

A Pentagon spokesman described the data leak as “a deliberate criminal act”

Jonathan Chung
Army

5th Security Force Assistance Brigade commander suspended

Col. Jonathan Chung was suspended as commander of the 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade earlier this week.

air force bomb
Europe

Russia jams US GPS-guided weapons given to Ukraine, leaked info shows

GPS provides the US military with a great advantage, but it can be taken away.

taiwan china Winnie the Pooh air force patch
China

Taiwanese Air Force pilot’s ‘Winnie the Pooh patch’ causes international controversy

Punching a Pooh bear causes a stir.

Syria ISIS raid Central Command
Middle East

US military raid in Syria captures ISIS ‘attack facilitator’

U.S. forces conducted the helicopter raid on the evening of April 8.

Former Afghan interpreter graduates from boot camp to become a Marine
Marine Corps

Former Afghan interpreter graduates from boot camp to become a Marine

Semper Fi!

Air Force Afghanistan Distinguished Flying Cross Master Sgt. Zachary Cooper
Air Force

Airman receives Distinguished Flying Cross for playing critical role in 2019 Afghan firefight

Master Sgt. Zachary Cooper’s actions “culminated in the survival of 184 United States and partner ground forces under intense and effective enemy fire."

Minot Air Force Base
Air Force

Air Force investigating racist graffiti at Minot Air Force Base home

“Minot Air Force Base has a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination of any kind.”

Pentagon
Middle East

Pentagon tight-lipped about its efforts to deal with massive data leak

More questions than answers remain.

US sends guided-missile submarine to the Middle East after recent attacks on troops, allies
Navy

US sends guided-missile submarine to the Middle East after recent attacks on troops, allies

The move comes two weeks after a drone killed an American contractor in Syria.

Ben Ferencz, the last Nuremberg prosecutor, has died at the age of 103
News

Ben Ferencz, the last Nuremberg prosecutor, has died at the age of 103

Ferencz fought in Normandy before prosecuting 22 Nazi war criminals at the Nuremberg trials in 1947.

Special Forces veteran sentenced to seven years for illegal weapons, possession of classified report
News

Special Forces veteran sentenced to seven years for illegal weapons, possession of classified report

Jeremy Brown served for 20 years in the U.S. Army. He's facing charges for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection.