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AC-130
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US calls in Apaches, AC-130s, and artillery to take on militants after Syria rocket attacks

"Hopefully they got the message loud and clear and this will be an episode vs. a continuation."

This West Point coach-turned-infantry officer just finished Ranger School
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This West Point coach-turned-infantry officer just finished Ranger School

“It made me really uncomfortable, and that was exactly what it’s intended to do.”

2 Marines skip out on Waffle House check, vandalize aircraft, get arrested
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2 Marines skip out on Waffle House check, vandalize aircraft, get arrested

This is why we have the Friday Safety Brief...

The US military is still missing 6 nuclear weapons that were lost decades ago
History

The US military is still missing 6 nuclear weapons that were lost decades ago

The U.S. military had 32 nuclear accidents during the Cold War, and several nuclear weapons remain unaccounted for.

The Dodge Challenger and Charger are dead. Here are the best rides to blow your paycheck on instead
Military Life

The Dodge Challenger and Charger are dead. Here are the best rides to blow your paycheck on instead

Plus, some tips to avoid getting taken for a ride by that shady salesman slinging 20% APR.

Littoral Combat Ships
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The Navy wants to mothball 4 Littoral Combat Ships after just a few years of service

One of the military’s most infamous modern boondoggles gets even worse.

Veterans share the best advice they got in the military
Culture

Veterans share the best advice they got in the military

Step one: don’t volunteer for anything.

Meet the Green Beret veteran who’s clearing mines for farmers in Ukraine
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Meet the Green Beret veteran who’s clearing mines for farmers in Ukraine

“I figured I can make quite a bit of difference doing what I'm doing without pulling a trigger, helping out the farmers and the civilians and all of that.”

mq-9 reaper
News

How an Air Force Reaper drone helped save lives aboard a burning ship in the Pacific

"They see the real-time situation and everyone's able to react appropriately.”

Hieu Le
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6 months into Russia’s invasion, American vets reflect on training and fighting alongside Ukrainians

Six months into the Ukraine war, veterans who went there said they felt obligated to help however they could.

A fleet of Nazi warships has risen from a drought-stricken river in Europe
History

A fleet of Nazi warships has risen from a drought-stricken river in Europe

The ships were scuttled to avoid a fight with the Soviets during World War II, but now they’re peaking above the Danube River.

A Canadian veteran sought treatment for PTSD. His VA counselor allegedly suggested euthanasia instead
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A Canadian veteran sought treatment for PTSD. His VA counselor allegedly suggested euthanasia instead

That’s not a solution

DARPA wants to put more lasers in space, but not for the reason you probably think
News

DARPA wants to put more lasers in space, but not for the reason you probably think

Space-BACN would make sure satellites can talk to each other and give ground troops the information they need

Why intrusive leadership in the US military is actually a good thing
Opinion

Why intrusive leadership in the US military is actually a good thing

I have worked for intrusive leaders before in my career, and those leaders had a profound impact on me.

The Space Force may not have dress uniforms, but it’s got a football uniform
News

The Space Force may not have dress uniforms, but it’s got a football uniform

At least that’s one uniform taken care of.

Ukraine holds ‘parade’ of burned-out Russian armor in massive middle finger to Putin
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Ukraine holds ‘parade’ of burned-out Russian armor in massive middle finger to Putin

Ahead of Ukraine’s Independence Day on Wednesday, Kyiv is lining the streets with wrecked Russian tanks.

Pugil Stick simulator
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Marines are using virtual reality pugil sticks to recruit the next generation

The pugil stick simulator is part of Marine recruiting events that also include ammo can lifts and pull-ups.

Special operations vets hid a woman being hunted by the Taliban. Now comes the hard part
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Special operations vets hid a woman being hunted by the Taliban. Now comes the hard part

“We are running the Afghan underground railroad.”

A militant group claimed they attacked a US base in Kuwait. The Air Force immediately called BS
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A militant group claimed they attacked a US base in Kuwait. The Air Force immediately called BS

“No such attack occurred," the Air Force now says.

After 64 days, the Army’s drone that wouldn’t die has died [Updated]
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After 64 days, the Army’s drone that wouldn’t die has died [Updated]

A eulogy to the solar-powered drone that surpassed expectations and broke records.