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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.

iraq inherent resolve us army
Opinion

Opinion: Confidence in the military erodes as culture wars rage

From accusations of woke-ism to military leaders being too political, confidence in the military is eroding — and that's not good for anyone

Tanks for Ukraine
Artillery

Ukraine is using its old tanks as artillery amid trench warfare in Bakhmut

“It gives you an extra nudge. You see what you’ve done, that you have helped the infantry, and you just want to keep on going."

Air National Guard troops honored for rescue efforts in New York blizzard
National Guard

Air National Guard troops honored for rescue efforts in New York blizzard

“I can’t thank you all enough for coming in and helping our fellow citizens over a holiday weekend."

The Army has an M1 Abrams tank named ‘Chewbacca,’ which feels right
Culture

The Army has an M1 Abrams tank named ‘Chewbacca,’ which feels right

"It's not wise to upset a Wookie."

Bradley Fighting Vehicles
Tech & Tactics

Here is your periodic reminder that Bradley Fighting Vehicles are not tanks [Updated]

They are useful though.

Task & Purpose
Culture

The best Task & Purpose stories from 2022

So long, 2022, and hello 2023 from the Task & Purpose team!

Robert Certain
Air Force

Former POW recalls captivity in Vietnam on New Year’s Eve 1972, months before his release

Retired Air Force Col. Robert Certain was a navigator on the first B-52 shot down during Operation Linebacker II.

How This Realistic Strategy Game Integrated the Most Authentic Aspect of War: Brotherhood

How This Realistic Strategy Game Integrated the Most Authentic Aspect of War: Brotherhood

Warpath integrates the brotherhood of military service into its most realistic military strategy game to date. Thousands of Warpath brothers have found communities all over the internet.

Ramzan Kadyrov
Mandatory Fun

Chechen dictator demonstrates how to do 40 really bad push-ups on Russian TV

Zero, zero, zero…

air force airman
Air Force

This airman was just trying to enjoy his honeymoon. He wound up saving a man’s life

“My only focus was on the patient. I wasn’t going to lose this man’s pulse," said Air Force Staff Sgt. Harris Belmonte.

Why Navy ships make their first deck log of the New Year rhyme
Culture

Why Navy ships make their first deck log of the New Year rhyme

“If the Captain ever sees this log, my Gawd, what will he do.”