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US evacuates approximately 300 people from Sudan’s capital
Africa

US evacuates approximately 300 people from Sudan’s capital

The group, mostly American, was taken from Khartoum to Port Sudan on the Red Sea, with a military drone escort.

British Royal Navy submarine files left in a pub bathroom
News

British Royal Navy submarine files left in a pub bathroom

Do not take documents about nuclear-powered attack submarines to bars.

Army grounds aircraft for a safety review following recent deadly crashes
Army

Army grounds aircraft for a safety review following recent deadly crashes

The order comes after 12 soldiers died in the last month.

2023 International Sniper Competition Army National Guard Fort Benning Georgia
Army

Army National Guard team wins this year’s International Sniper Competition

A trio of Army National Guard soldiers took home the top spot at this year’s competition, held at Fort Benning, Georgia.

Jack Teixeria bedroom photos
Culture

Accused Air Force intel leaker Jack Teixeira’s bedroom is the most cringe thing we’ve ever seen

This just screams 'boot'

Apache helicopters
Army

Apache helicopter collision kills 3 soldiers and injures 1 in Alaska

This is the third deadly Army helicopter crash in as many months.

Formation
Analysis

Pentagon reports huge drop in troops court-martialed for sexual assault over last 10 years

More sexual assault cases are being resolved through administrative actions and nonjudicial punishment.

Disabled Air Force vet Brian Kolfage convicted in ‘We Build the Wall’ fraud gets 51 months in prison
Air Force

Disabled Air Force vet Brian Kolfage convicted in ‘We Build the Wall’ fraud gets 51 months in prison

Grifting, in fact, does not pay.

a-10 warthog small diameter bomb loadout
Air Force

The beloved A-10 Warthog has a brand new role: bomb truck

Bombs away!

MQ-9 Reaper
Afghanistan

How effective are US ‘Over-the-Horizon capabilities’ in Afghanistan?

A key part of “Over-The-Horizon capabilities” is information gathering.

U.S. Army Cpl. Luther H. Story Medal of Honor Korean War
Army

Medal of Honor recipient’s remains identified 73 years after he was killed in the Korean War

Cpl. Luther H. Story’s body was identified more than 70 years after he was killed in action.

USS Jackson littoral combat ship
Ships

The Navy wants to sell off its troubled littoral combat ships to allies after just a few years in service

The service wants to kiss a half-dozen 'little crappy ships' goodbye in the coming years.

Roberto Salazar II Marine Corps drug trafficking narcocorrido
Marine Corps

Former Marine convicted of drug smuggling wanted to commission ballad of his criminal exploits

“I wanted to study and became a soldier, but I liked the fast life better."

Abbey Gate
Army

Taliban kill ISIS leader responsible for Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 US troops

‘Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families of our 13 service members lost at Abbey Gate.’

ripsaw tank fast and furious auction
Entertainment

You can now own the insane Ripsaw mini-tank from the ‘Fast and the Furious’ franchise

Army tested, family approved.

Harry Belafonte
Entertainment

Famed Calypso singer, Navy veteran, and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte passes away

Harry Belafonte joined the Navy in 1944 one day after his 17th birthday.

ken potts uss arizona pearl harbor survivor obituary
Navy

Ken Potts, one of two living survivors of the USS Arizona, passes away

He passed away last Friday at the age of 102.

army carl gustaf recoilless rifle ammunition programmable rounds
Army

The Army is stocking up on next-generation Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle ammo

Here comes the (new) boom ...

USS Lewis. B Puller
Marine Corps

USS Lewis B. Puller, named for Chesty Puller, headed to Sudan’s coast

USS Lewis B. Puller is designed to be a mobile sea base.

You don’t have to pick just one: savings and investments can work hand in hand

You don’t have to pick just one: savings and investments can work hand in hand

Now’s a great time to power up your savings strategy to maximize your growth.