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That time 200,000 US troops spent an entire war on sick call
History

That time 200,000 US troops spent an entire war on sick call

Hygiene, hygiene, and more hygiene.

The World War II story of the first time US military pilots encountered UFOs
History

The World War II story of the first time US military pilots encountered UFOs

I want to believe.

This armored brigade is now the most modernized in the Army
News

This armored brigade is now the most modernized in the Army

If you ain’t first, you’re last.

USS New Mexico
News

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

There are no more battleships.

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

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

The minus-100-degree Fahrenheit wind left each operator “to contemplate the finer points of frostbite and temperature at which eyeballs freeze.”

We finally know the identity of the US military’s legendary ‘Hot Dog Guy’
Culture

We finally know the identity of the US military’s legendary ‘Hot Dog Guy’

His hunger knows no bounds.

Army investigation blames general for ‘negative publicity’ after defending servicewomen online
News

Army investigation blames general for ‘negative publicity’ after defending servicewomen online

His defense of women in uniform brought too much unwanted attention, investigators said.

The complicated story behind the former Army Ranger who revolutionized cocktails [Updated]
Culture

The complicated story behind the former Army Ranger who revolutionized cocktails [Updated]

The man behind Milk & Honey wanted a meticulously crafted drink and experience, not rowdy pomp and circumstance.

XM25 'Punisher' in 'Black Widow'
Culture

The dead US military weapons that came back to life as Hollywood future firearms

"Wait a minute, this is the future ... where are all the phaser guns?"

Salute to Service
News

Lawmakers want to replace ‘thank you for your service’ with something even more meaningless

Because freedom costs a buck-o-five

Why the US military should ban cable news programs across its bases
Opinion

Why the US military should ban cable news programs across its bases

To fight partisan division and polarization, the DoD should consider changing the channel.

Watch Air Force Thunderbirds perform their first-ever dual ‘missing man’ formation for 2 of their original pilots
News

Watch Air Force Thunderbirds perform their first-ever dual ‘missing man’ formation for 2 of their original pilots

Twin brothers who helped shape one of the Air Force’s most well-known symbols were honored with a fitting send-off.

Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer
News

Coast Guard rescue swimmer praised by Biden faces separation over COVID-19 vaccine refusal

Aviation Survival Technician Second Class Zach Loesch rescued people in Florida trapped by Hurricane Ian.

Once again, the Navy has a new uniform for sailors
News

Once again, the Navy has a new uniform for sailors

It’s called the 2-POC

This video captures the ‘catastrophic impact’ that kicked off the fierce ‘Black Hawk Down’ mission 29 years ago
History

This video captures the ‘catastrophic impact’ that kicked off the fierce ‘Black Hawk Down’ mission 29 years ago

On Oct. 3, 1993, a contingent of U.S. special operations forces launched what was supposed to be a relatively simple mission. It ended up being a total disaster.

marine fitness
News

Guess how many burpees it took for this Marine to break a Guinness World Record

“My heart dropped for a bit when I saw the word ‘congratulations.’”

Russia Ukraine Missing Americans
News

How a call to the VA’s crisis hotline may have helped rescue 2 US vets captured in Ukraine

Talk about a lucky call.

Russian military commercial
News

Turns out that Russian recruiting video loved by critics of the ‘woke’ US military was total BS

It turns out that this Russian propaganda video was less than accurate.

Here’s the Army’s 1949 guide on how to be a well-mannered soldier
Culture

Here’s the Army’s 1949 guide on how to be a well-mannered soldier

Soldiers need to be polite, respectful and know how to live with others, according to the Army.

A century later, a World War I submarine has been found
History

A century later, a World War I submarine has been found

The U-111 submarine was captured by the U.S., sailed back to the U.S. and eventually thought lost to the ages.