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Russian draft
News

Ukraine claims Russia is conscripting more fighters for an offensive, breaking its own ceasefire

The alleged conscription would target urban centers for as many as 500,000 fighters.

Work begins to rename military ships, installations named for Confederates
News

Work begins to rename military ships, installations named for Confederates

The project is expected to update names and signage for more than 1,000 buildings, bases, roads or ships.

California National Guard general fired after misusing resources
National Guard

California National Guard general fired after misusing resources

"Your conduct has caused me to lose faith, trust, and confidence in your ability to continue serving."

The Pentagon won’t comment on Russia’s fears of psychic weapons
News

The Pentagon won’t comment on Russia’s fears of psychic weapons

A Russian security memo warned of enemies capable of using hypnosis to infect the minds of soldiers.

Iranian missile attack
Air Force

Airmen receive valor awards for ‘narrowly avoiding certain death’ during 2020 Iranian missile attack

The airmen dodged Iranian ballistic missiles mid-flight to return to the base to provide search and rescue support.

Volodymyr Zelensky
Russia

Ukrainian president tells Russian troops to ‘take the toilet bowls’ and leave

The great Russian crapper caper.

Army IVAS testing
Army

The Army is already upgrading its next-generation goggles to be less uncomfortable

IVAS 1.2 will help improve the “physiological impacts” created by previous versions of the mixed-reality goggles.

Bradley Fighting Vehicle, BFV, APC, Bradley
Russia

Here’s how Ukraine could use the Bradley Fighting Vehicles it’s getting from the US, experts say

Bradley Fighting Vehicles proved their worth in urban environments during the Iraq War.

Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross
Air Force

Air National Guard flight nurse to receive Distinguished Flying Cross for saving lives after Abbey Gate bombing

She will be the first Air National Guard flight nurse to ever receive the award.

somalia new jersey army national guard battle
Army

How the Army’s largest battle in Somalia since ‘Black Hawk Down’ unfolded

“Over time, using covert and overt means, we forced the enemy to attack in the way we wanted and in a place most advantageous to us.”

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Culture

When did Marines really start eating crayons: An investigation

From Pine Green to Periwinkle.

Marine Corps boots poolee tied to neo-Nazi groups [Updated]
Marine Corps

Marine Corps boots poolee tied to neo-Nazi groups [Updated]

Bye!

KN-25
Indo-Pacific

North Korea is developing a HIMARS for nuclear missiles

North Korea wants its own 'Atomic Annie' multiple-launch rocket system.

F-15EX
Air Force

Air Force test fires its latest missile configuration for the new F-15EX

The upgraded F-15EX can carry up to four more air-to-air missiles than its predecessor.

air force rapid dragon
Air Force

This unusual new Air Force tactic is likely raising alarms in China, expert says

“The agility of the U.S. military’s distributed method for strike missions and the suddenness of those strikes will increase immensely.”

Army Maj. Gen. Patrick Donahoe
Army

Army general investigated for defending female troops online retires honorably

"Elvis has left the building."

Soldier assigned to 7th Special Forces Group charged with killing wife
Army

Soldier assigned to 7th Special Forces Group charged with killing wife

He allegedly killed his wife during a domestic dispute.

us navy uss hopper rust
Navy

The Navy is fixing this warship’s insane rust buildup

“The most surprising part, though, is: why do you put that on your Facebook page?”

Russians in Ukraine
Russia

Russian soldier gave away his position with geotagged social media posts

Cell phones and combat zones don’t mix.

legacy expeditions triple 7 special operations veterans
Culture

Special operations veterans aim to skydive on seven continents in seven days

It's a fast-paced expedition with no room for error and a big goal: to raise money for children of Gold Star families.