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The Air Force successfully flew a KC-46 Pegasus with only a two-person crew
News

The Air Force successfully flew a KC-46 Pegasus with only a two-person crew

The experiment is part of the Air Force's efforts to increase its operational flexibility.

That time they made a parody of ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ starring dogs
Culture

That time they made a parody of ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ starring dogs

'So Quiet on the Canine Front' was part of a series of popular shorts from the early talkie film era.

The Air Force plans to replace its F-15 force in Japan with more modern fighter jets
News

The Air Force plans to replace its F-15 force in Japan with more modern fighter jets

No permanent replacement has been announced but it will fill in gaps with a rotational deployments.

Video shows alleged Ukrainian drone swarm attack on Russian warships in Crimea
News

Video shows alleged Ukrainian drone swarm attack on Russian warships in Crimea

Russia accused Ukraine of carrying out the attack, with British support.

We salute the Army tank crew that named their M1 Abrams ‘Death Trap”
Culture

We salute the Army tank crew that named their M1 Abrams ‘Death Trap”

That’s a good one.

Former Army sergeant admits to murdering soldier who reported his marijuana use
News

Former Army sergeant admits to murdering soldier who reported his marijuana use

The murder occurred at Fort Stewart, Georgia, in 2020.

Why the Air Force uses a ‘chicken gun’ to launch bird carcasses at its own aircraft
Tech & Tactics

Why the Air Force uses a ‘chicken gun’ to launch bird carcasses at its own aircraft

“The best thing to use to simulate a bird strike is a bird. And chickens are the easiest to come by.”

robot dog drone airdrop kestrel defense
Tech & Tactics

This video of a drone airdropping an armed robot dog is the stuff of dystopian nightmares

Sit, stay, search, destroy.

How an Army-funded ‘bioengineered blood vessel’ is saving lives in Ukraine
News

How an Army-funded ‘bioengineered blood vessel’ is saving lives in Ukraine

“We are currently doing our best in a difficult situation, preserving humanity and valuing every human life.”

The Army once built an underground ice fortress during the Cold War
History

The Army once built an underground ice fortress during the Cold War

Ice, ice baby.

shark training
Culture

What this retro Air Force training video gets right (and wrong) about fighting off sharks

This 1964 training video has a few good tips — and a few useless ones.

uss gerald r ford battle flag
Culture

The Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier is officially flying a brand new battle flag at sea

The new aircraft carrier may still be working out the kinks, but its battle flag is certainly ready for action.

That time the Air Force designed a tiny fighter jet to launch from strategic bombers
History

That time the Air Force designed a tiny fighter jet to launch from strategic bombers

How hard could it be?

Afghan commandos
News

Russia is reportedly trying to recruit former Afghan commandos to fight in Ukraine

Many Afghan commandos fled the country after the Taliban took power and are reportedly now in Iran, Turkey, and elsewhere.

Military leaders urge Americans to help them overcome ‘misperceptions’ of military service
News

Military leaders urge Americans to help them overcome ‘misperceptions’ of military service

“If you seek a life of purpose and passion … you can find that connection and more in the armed forces.”

f-16 art
News

Why a US F-16 that deployed to Saudi Arabia has a hand of cards painted on its tail

When deploying into a conflict zone, it helps to have a winning hand.

Sailor convicted of running guns had personal arsenal of grenade and anti-tank missile launchers
News

Sailor convicted of running guns had personal arsenal of grenade and anti-tank missile launchers

That’s quite an arsenal.

PACT Act
News

Healthcare, the economy, reproductive rights: what matters most to veterans in the midterm elections

The veterans community is not a monolithic group, and while vets are united on some issues, others continue to prove divisive.

We salute the USS Daniel Inouye for flying its badass battle flag on the way into port
Culture

We salute the USS Daniel Inouye for flying its badass battle flag on the way into port

A fitting tribute to a legendary soldier and lawmaker.

Austin Tice mediations between US and Syria ‘going as they should be,’ Lebanese general says
News

Austin Tice mediations between US and Syria ‘going as they should be,’ Lebanese general says

“The back-and-forth negotiations did not stop.”