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The MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin.  (U.S. Marine Corps/Sgt. Kayla Rivera)
News

The Marine Corps’ reorganization plan will cripple its aviation capabilities

With this degradation, it isn’t just the Marines who will suffer, but the Nation itself when it comes to both conflict and deterrence.

rocket
News

Why the Pentagon is fanboying over Elon Musk’s space company

“Following a commercial approach, just like SpaceX, allowed me to accomplish a number of ‘firsts.'"

Weight of a Soldier
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The Army just became the only service to give non-birthing parents leave after a miscarriage

“You know the saying, ‘if it’s not broke don’t fix it’ — well, sometimes leaders don’t know that it’s broke."

What this old Russian tank tells us about the invasion of Ukraine
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What this old Russian tank tells us about the invasion of Ukraine

"The Russian philosophy is ... you're either going to get to your objective or you're going to die trying."

Maj. Gen. William T. Cooley court martial
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We finally know the allegations behind an Air Force general’s historic court-martial

“I am utterly, completely stunned. I’m speechless."

The Marine Corps’ new talent management plan forgets what makes the service unique
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The Marine Corps’ new talent management plan forgets what makes the service unique

Talent Management 2030, the new plan for overhauling the personnel policies of the Marine Corps, threatens to change the ethos of the Corps.

Soldiers will be able to get the Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon – as soon as there is enough ammo
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Soldiers will be able to get the Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon – as soon as there is enough ammo

“The fielding of the weapon is based upon ammunition production,” Army Brig. Gen. Larry Burris said.

NAS Key West crocodile
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A sunbathing crocodile shut down the runway at a Florida naval air station

After a while, crocodile!

Army investigating soldier for allegedly trying to sell vapes to trainees and fleeing police
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Army investigating soldier for allegedly trying to sell vapes to trainees and fleeing police

The story was made public in a series of TikTok videos posted by the soldier.

Army 2LT Grand Canyon
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A lieutenant stranded in the Grand Canyon says officer candidate school helped save her life

Alright, go ahead and make your "Lost LT" jokes.

preston dunlap
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Air Force technology czar compares dealing with Pentagon bureaucracy to fighting gravity

"Defying gravity is hard, but not impossible."

The Marine Corps’ plan to redesign the force will only end up breaking it
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The Marine Corps’ plan to redesign the force will only end up breaking it

Neither history nor the American people will judge the Corps’ actions as wise.

Sig Sauer Next Generation Squad Weapon
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Army selects Sig Sauer to produce Next Generation Squad Weapon and ammo

Finally!

Patrick Lancaster
News

How a former US Navy sailor became a Putin propagandist

Patrick Lancaster describes himself as an independent journalist. Critics say he's a foot soldier for Moscow's information war against Ukraine.

Air Force rifle
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The Air Force is now fielding a brand new sniper rifle replacement

The squad designated marksmanship rifle will replace the M24 sniper rifle and the M110 semi-automatic sniper system with Air Force pararescuemen and explosive ordnance technicians

3d Marines Redesignates to 3d Marine Littoral Regiment
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What is the role of the Marine Corps in today’s global security environment?

The Corps has been of greatest value to our nation by staying ready and adaptable.

Expeditionary Advanced Base operations
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A fundamental transformation is taking place within the Marine Corps. Is that a good thing?

“We cannot ... get this wrong.”

doolittle raid
History

Why bombers on WWII’s legendary ‘Doolittle Raid’ had broomsticks instead of tail guns

Military-grade innovation

The first ever court-martial for an Air Force general won’t include a jury
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The first ever court-martial for an Air Force general won’t include a jury

The first-ever court-martial of an Air Force general would have required an exceptionally small pool of potential jurors.

british sniper mustache
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This British sniper may have the deadliest mustache in the world

One U.S. soldier called it "immaculate."