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Army

Former Fort Liberty soldier sentenced to 15 years for ketamine smuggling ring

Gordon Ray Custis was accused of laundering more than $700,000 in drug money.

World War II

The Medal of Honor recipient who first survived the Holocaust: the story of Tibor Rubin

Tibor Rubin survived a Nazi death camp as a boy and later earned the Medal of Honor.

National Guard

Texas National Guard caught in dispute over razor wire on the US/Mexico border

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott argues his state has a constitutional right to defend itself.

10 things I loved about ‘Masters of the Air’

The series is a must-see for fans of history, aviation, military valor, and American heritage.

Culture

What it’s like inside a F/A-18 cockpit, according to a fighter pilot

UFOs, solar flares, and breaking sound barriers — all in a day’s work for a Super Hornet pilot.

Military Life

What is PSYOP Assessment and Selection like?

You have to earn the right to become a ghost in the machine.

Iraq

US military pushes back on reports it may withdraw troops from Iraq

The U.S. has roughly 2,500 troops in Iraq.

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The More Rewards Visa Card puts all your bills into one convenient place.

News

China is expanding its marine corps, but how capable is it?

China has the largest active-duty military in the world.

Entertainment

‘Masters of the Air’ hammers home the horrifying nature of flying a bombing run

The new show from the 'Band of Brothers' and 'The Pacific' team has a rough start but carves out its own niche.

Culture

A Marine finally received a Purple Heart for a 2005 ambush in Ramadi

The award was long overdue.

Culture

Medal of Honor recipient Clint Romesha unpacks life as a tanker

If you ain't cav, you ain't...

Navy

Navy officer convicted in fatal car crash in Japan won’t be promoted

Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis spent over 500 days in Japanese prison after he was convicted for a May 2021 car crash that killed two.

Air Force

US strikes facilities in Iraq as more TBIs reported by US troops

The Pentagon now says four troops have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries from a weekend ballistic attack on al-Asad air base, up from an initial count of two.

News

Marine veteran killed in Ukraine credited with saving teammate’s life

"I have never been so proud to be an American or a Marine," Harris wrote to his parents. More than 30 U.S. veterans have died in Ukraine since February 2022.

Army

The Army asked soldiers to turn in excess gear — it got back 37,000 items

The Army told infantry, paratroopers and Rangers to turn in gear they'd been issued but didn't need. They turned in 37,000 items.

Military Life

How to ace U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training

Aim high.

Army

Gigantic waves slam into U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll

Recovery efforts could take months.

Culture

M1911 vs M9 Beretta: The battle of the best combat pistol

Which hip blaster reigns supreme?

Past Conflicts

2 US troops suffer traumatic brain injuries in Iraq missile attack

There have been 83 injuries since attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria began in October.