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How World War II ended with a battle between sailing ships
History

How World War II ended with a battle between sailing ships

American and Chinese forces engaged in old-fashioned naval combat, complete with a boarding party, to take out a Japanese vessel.

This Army rescue unit saved several trapped hikers in four days
News

This Army rescue unit saved several trapped hikers in four days

The helicopter crews saved three people trapped in the Pacific Northwest.

Air Force trolls
News

The Air Force is now legally obligated to let people shitpost on its social media pages [Updated]

Release the trolls.

World War II fighter pilot finally receives his medals after 76 years
News

World War II fighter pilot finally receives his medals after 76 years

Better late than never.

We salute the soldiers who named their tank ‘Article 15’
Culture

We salute the soldiers who named their tank ‘Article 15’

Very nice.

US sailors, Marines in Greece exhausted a town’s supply of eggs, meat, and tattoos
News

US sailors, Marines in Greece exhausted a town’s supply of eggs, meat, and tattoos

Eggs, meat, tats. Three days in Greece

Army Tactical Brassiere
News

The Army is testing a tactical bra to give female soldiers more protection

More than 200 soldiers have tested the prototypes so far.

‘Oh shit that’s my house’ — Iraq vet realizes Al Qaeda chief was killed while living in his old home
News

‘Oh shit that’s my house’ — Iraq vet realizes Al Qaeda chief was killed while living in his old home

“And it’s like, ‘He died on the balcony.’ Well, understandable, it’s a nice balcony.”

david dezwaan insider attack syria
News

Air Force tech sergeant charged in Syria insider attack that wounded 4 US troops

The airman serves as an explosive ordnance disposal technician.

Troops will still be able to eat Skittles in Europe despite an EU ban
News

Troops will still be able to eat Skittles in Europe despite an EU ban

In the land of the big PX, American health regulations still reign supreme.

nazario
News

Fired cop seen in viral video pepper-spraying uniformed Army officer avoids charges

However, a state attorney called for a federal investigation into whether the police officer had violated the soldier’s civil rights.

No more free telehealth appointments for troops, military families who use Tricare
News

No more free telehealth appointments for troops, military families who use Tricare

Telehealth appointments with Tricare will now come with a copay.

China War
News

Experts doubt China is gearing up to invade Taiwan under the guise of training

China is not following Russia’s pre-invasion playbook, experts say.

Oldest living member of historic WWII battalion of Black women receives Congressional Gold Medal
News

Oldest living member of historic WWII battalion of Black women receives Congressional Gold Medal

“We stand on the shoulders of giants.”

How do 50-ton tanks end up as toys for trigger-happy civilians? Inside the Pentagon’s flawed ‘demilitarization’ process
News

How do 50-ton tanks end up as toys for trigger-happy civilians? Inside the Pentagon’s flawed ‘demilitarization’ process

It's like Disney World for gun enthusiasts.

Senate finally passes PACT Act, clearing the way for care for veterans exposed to burn pits
News

Senate finally passes PACT Act, clearing the way for care for veterans exposed to burn pits

About time.

The Army is keeping at least one unit patch with ties to the Confederacy
News

The Army is keeping at least one unit patch with ties to the Confederacy

The blue and grey design was a nod to the reconciliation of soldiers from former northern and southern states under one command.

Why the US probably used a missile full of swords to take out Al Qaeda’s leader
News

Why the US probably used a missile full of swords to take out Al Qaeda’s leader

The sharp, kinetic R9X appears to be what took out Ayman al-Zawahiri.

Ayman al-Zawahiri
History

How did the US kill an Al Qaeda top leader despite an uneasy agreement with the Taliban? It’s complicated

Déjà Vu all over again.

c-40c
News

This little-known Air Force jet just became the most-watched aircraft in history

The humble C-40 is a militarized airliner for senior government leaders. But on Tuesday it flew a very controversial mission.