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Army

Soldier found dead in Fort Meade barracks

We honor the memory of Army Pfc. Paul-Anthony Varner.

Army

Blast overpressure getting attention from lawmakers

A new bill demands more oversight for troops injured from heavy weapon blasts, TBIs and the Army is developing a tool for troops to check their blast exposure risk.

Culture

Where did the term ‘military brat’ come from?

The Pentagon is calling April the "Month of the Military Child" with former 'brats' sharing their stories. But where did that term come from?

Military Life

Congressional panel recommends 15% pay increase for enlisted troops

The report focused on military family experiences with barracks, wages, food insecurity, health care, childcare and spouse employment.

Culture

The Marines trolled the Navy on Instagram and it was awesome

This is the stuff that nightmares are made of.

Army

Navy crew spots ‘Help’ scrawled on deserted beach by 3 castaways, brave and sure

If not for the courage of the fearless rescuers, the three castaways would still be lost.

Navy

5,000 Iranian AK-47s seized from smugglers are now going to Ukraine

As Congress blocks U.S. aid, the Iranian rifles, plus 500,000 rounds of ammo, could equip a full Ukrainian brigade.

Culture

Here’s what’s going on in that video of a Navy Corpsman getting a tube shoved down his throat

Don’t do this at home, kids. 

Middle East

FBI says 18-year-old ISIS follower plotted ‘flaming sword’ attacks on local churches

The 18-year-old, who did not yet have his driver's license, planned to use a pipe to create a "flaming sword" in a melee-style attack on local churches.

Army

Army Special Forces students are learning Ukrainian in new language course

The new language courses are based on the operational needs and plans of the various theater special operations commands.

Culture

‘Doctrine Man’ cartoon signing off after 16 years

Goodnight ‘Doctrine Man.’ Let angels fly thee to thy rest.

Army

Army orders pilots to ‘reinforce’ flying skills after 12 crashes in 6 months

Army officials flying skills like spatial awareness and power management will be emphasized in the training.

Air Force

Air Force fires medical readiness commander at nuke base for ‘loss of confidence’

The commander of the 90th Missile Wing at F.E. Warren removed the commanding officer of a medical readiness squadron for "loss of confidence."

Army

Army PSYOP training to be unified under new school

The school will standardize training for PSYOP soldiers in the conventional force and special operations community.

Entertainment

‘Civil War’ is a harrowing portrait of America torn apart

Alex Garland’s new war film delivers intense performances and gripping combat footage.

Culture

Ralph Puckett, Army Ranger legend and Medal of Honor recipient, dies at 97

Col. Puckett was the last living Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War. 

Entertainment

Netflix’s ‘Love Is Blind’ will feature a woman military veteran

A woman with military experience will be among the contestants on a coming season of 'Love Is Blind,' the latest of many military members on reality shows.

Culture

What happens after a prisoner of war or missing-in-action service member is accounted for?

Until they all come home.

Afghanistan War

Former Navy SEAL under fire for gunshot wound story used in campaign for Senate

Tim Sheehy told the Washington Post he lied about his gunshot wound to avoid prompting a military investigation.

Entertainment

How Annie Jacobsen mapped out ‘Nuclear War: A Scenario’

“There are new players, new nuclear armed nations that are far more unpredictable than those who have had nuclear weapons in the past.”