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I don’t know what to make of this Afghanistan docu-series, but maybe that’s the point
Culture

I don’t know what to make of this Afghanistan docu-series, but maybe that’s the point

“Am I a murderer? Or am I a soldier?”

Why helping others vote is a patriotic duty that appeals to US military veterans
Opinion

Why helping others vote is a patriotic duty that appeals to US military veterans

Our nation faces a critical shortfall of volunteers to administer our elections and veterans can help close that gap. 

green berets
News

Green Berets in Florida are practically begging for a place to drop off their kids before work

The families of Army Special Forces soldiers at Camp Bull Simons, Florida are at their breaking point after years of not having adequate or affordable child development centers.

This Air Force F-15’s paint job honors hero who gave his parachute to another airman after their plane was hit
History

This Air Force F-15’s paint job honors hero who gave his parachute to another airman after their plane was hit

And it looks amazing.

Marine Corps ship seizure
Opinion

The fatal flaw in the Marine Corps’ approach to countering China

If the Marine Corps were to bring this concept to fruition and future commanders employed SIFs as designed, there could only be one result — many dead and captured Marines.

The case for why those obnoxious ‘Pit Viper’ sunglasses should be allowed in military uniform
Culture

The case for why those obnoxious ‘Pit Viper’ sunglasses should be allowed in military uniform

Read up, barracks lawyers.

The military’s top hospital is copying wounded troops’ tattoos onto their prosthetic limbs
News

The military’s top hospital is copying wounded troops’ tattoos onto their prosthetic limbs

It’s an effort to help “make our nation’s heroes ‘whole’ after the sacrifices they made.”

‘I need a cleanup crew’ — Navy pilot describes crapping his pants at 30,000 feet
Culture

‘I need a cleanup crew’ — Navy pilot describes crapping his pants at 30,000 feet

Yes, it was a shitty situation.

‘This is an Army problem’ — Service leaders outline plan to address bleak recruiting crisis
News

‘This is an Army problem’ — Service leaders outline plan to address bleak recruiting crisis

“This is not a recruiter problem. This is an Army problem.”

A desperate Marine vet robbed a bank after the VA missed his disability payment. A new movie explores why
Culture

A desperate Marine vet robbed a bank after the VA missed his disability payment. A new movie explores why

The story of Lance Cpl. Brian Easley will be depicted in the film “Breaking” which debuts in August.

jim gord
News

Top Air Force scientist allegedly got a sex worker a military research job so he could have an affair

A top civilian scientist working for the Air Force allegedly got a colleague to hire a prostitute for a job she was not qualified for on a propulsion research team.

Air Force colonel goes scorched earth on fellow officers in fiery resignation letter
News

Air Force colonel goes scorched earth on fellow officers in fiery resignation letter

Allow this colonel to be blunt.

taiwan soldiers training to counter chinese invasion
Opinion

The fundamental flaw in US plans to defend Taiwan from a Chinese assault

Arguments about defending Taiwan from China often revolve around weapons systems to fund or what operational plans should include. Those are worthwhile debates, but a larger discussion needs to happen.

hind helicopter fight
News

Air Force pits helicopter pilots against Russian-made Hinds in rare mock battle

Air Force combat search and rescue crews are training to fight their way through enemy aircraft to rescue friendly troops.

helicopter crew
News

Army helicopter crew earns rare ‘broken wing award’ after surviving ‘catastrophic’ incident in Afghanistan

It’s not every day a crew is awarded for crashing well.

The Air Force is very sorry about killing your pets
News

The Air Force is very sorry about killing your pets

Fewer pet casualties is the goal.

How World War II gave the world the ‘American Chopper’ motorcycle
Culture

How World War II gave the world the ‘American Chopper’ motorcycle

“The military culture in our society — it permeates more than you think.”

The Navy may serve vegan rations at remote bases because of high meat prices
News

The Navy may serve vegan rations at remote bases because of high meat prices

I’ll take a Beyond Burger, thank you.

The Royal Air Force is diverting flights because a runway literally melted
News

The Royal Air Force is diverting flights because a runway literally melted

It did not impact operations, the Royal Air Force said in a statement.

Ukrainian partisans target Russian sympathizers as the war enters a bloody new stage
News

Ukrainian partisans target Russian sympathizers as the war enters a bloody new stage

“Our people are doing everything to make sure the land burns under the feet of the occupiers."