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Culture

An Army tank crew appears to have named their M1 Abrams ‘Dahmer’s Fridge’

Too far?

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Air Force

Airmen prepare to bid farewell to beloved ‘Big Sexy’ refueling tanker after 30 years of service

“She’s a good plane. She is temperamental at times, but always in good ways. And she takes care of you.”

Army parental leave policy
Army

The Army’s new parental leave policy doubles the amount of time soldiers can take off

From six to 12 weeks.

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Missiles

The US appears to have used its missile full of swords in an airstrike in Yemen

Here comes the R9X Hellfire.

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Marine Corps

Marine Corps withdraws 1 count of involuntary manslaughter charge against ‘MARSOC 3’ Raider

Jurors in the trial of two of the “MARSOC 3”’ could begin deliberating soon.

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Russia

Russia says it will fast-track testing of tank-killing robot in Ukraine

Russia warns that western tanks should be “prepared for their destruction.”

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Marine Corps

Marine shown fighting with San Diego hotel staff in viral video charged with assault and battery

Marine Sgt. Jason Frink is scheduled to appear in court on March 1.

Chinese military
China

What the chances of a war between the US and China actually look like, according to experts

It is unclear if China has decided to invade Taiwan.

Navy temporarily closes a series of dry docks in the Pacific Northwest over seismic concerns
Navy

Navy temporarily closes a series of dry docks in the Pacific Northwest over seismic concerns

The move affects two facilities in Washington state.

In first update in a decade, the Pentagon plans for AI’s increased role in warfare
Tech & Tactics

In first update in a decade, the Pentagon plans for AI’s increased role in warfare

The Department of Defense sees a “dramatic, expanded vision” for automated weapons.

Two more sailors died by suicide in the last month
Navy

Two more sailors died by suicide in the last month

Both were assigned to aircraft carriers currently undergoing maintenance.

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Air Force

‘Aim for the head’ — Air Force general warns of a war with China by 2025 in belligerent memo

“I hope I am wrong. My gut tells me we will fight in 2025."

Camp Pendleton
Marine Corps

Camp Pendleton briefly closed its main gate after a car tried to breach it

The vehicle was disabled and occupants taken to a nearby hospital.

china military augmented reality system MARS
Tech & Tactics

China’s military unveils heads-up display to let soldiers shoot around corners

Meet the MARS, the Chinese military's IVAS clone.

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Marine Corps

What you need to know about the ‘MARSOC 3’ trial

It’s been more than four years since former Green Beret and Lockheed Martin contractor Rick Anthony Rodriguez’s death.

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Africa

The Global War on Terrorism is heating up (again) in Somalia and Syria

GWOT is forever.

Afghan army commandos Russia Ukraine
Afghanistan

US-trained Afghan commandos may be fighting as mercenaries for Russia

Some former Afghan army officers say their compatriots are being recruited by Russia’s Wagner Group as mercenaries in Ukraine.

Western tanks
Marine Corps

How Ukraine might maintain its Abrams, Challenger, and Leopard tanks to fight Russia

The Ukrainians are operating a Noah’s Ark of tanks and armored vehicles.

India rolls out mortar-toting camo camels for military parade
Indo-Pacific

India rolls out mortar-toting camo camels for military parade

Mortar camels, anyone?

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Air Force

The Air Force is moving forward with a replacement for its decades-old long-range radar

“It’s able to identify and track smaller targets at longer ranges than any of the previous radars.”