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Inside Norway’s complex plan to save a stranded Air Force Osprey
Air Force

Inside Norway’s complex plan to save a stranded Air Force Osprey

The effort must contend with the risk of bad weather and a nature reserve.

All Quiet on the Western Front
Culture

Netflix is remaking the World War I classic ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’

Only the dead have seen the end of war.

Russian military
Russia

Russia is so desperate for fighters it’s trying to recruit at homeless shelters [Updated]

The Kremlin is also looking at recruiting convicted criminals.

The Human Cost of Our Endless Wars

The Human Cost of Our Endless Wars

In a morbid twist of fate, the increased survivability of our wounded servicemembers has also pushed our post-service military expenditures to new dizzying heights.

Canadian paratrooper under investigation for living his best life during a jump
Mandatory Fun

Canadian paratrooper under investigation for living his best life during a jump

Please don’t stop this paratrooper from being awesome.

How to use military service as a political prop: Don’t
Air Force

How to use military service as a political prop: Don’t

Here we go again.

‘Fat Leonard’ is on the lam: Notorious contractor behind $35 million Navy corruption scandal flees
Navy

‘Fat Leonard’ is on the lam: Notorious contractor behind $35 million Navy corruption scandal flees

‘Fat Leonard’ is on the run.

A-10 pilot explains why the snow speeder is the Warthog of the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy
Entertainment

A-10 pilot explains why the snow speeder is the Warthog of the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy

“I think the A-10 with the depleted uranium rounds would be effective against an AT-AT and other similar equipment provided they do not have any force fields protecting them.”

Artillery
Army

The US military needs a lot more artillery shells, rockets, and missiles for the next war

It’s time for the military to stock up on things that go boom.

cv-22
Air Force

The Air Force’s Ospreys are flying again, despite unresolved issues

Air Force Special Operations Command is focused on mitigating the problem until it can be solved.

Army general declares Americans too fat or criminal to fight in rebuke of service leaders
Army

Army general declares Americans too fat or criminal to fight in rebuke of service leaders

"This is not an Army problem, this is an American problem."

The Army is moving ahead with its IVAS combat goggles, although some issues persist
Tech & Tactics

The Army is moving ahead with its IVAS combat goggles, although some issues persist

The augmented reality system can help soldiers see in the dark and through smoke, and can identify allies and enemies.

navy esports
Mandatory Fun

The Navy is hoping esports can help fix its recruiting troubles

The three-year mission includes competing against high school students, streaming online and extolling the virtues of the service.

This Airborne unit will give longer weekends if troops avoid DUIs
Military Life

This Airborne unit will give longer weekends if troops avoid DUIs

It's the carrot versus stick approach.

Little Debbie snacks are being retired from service at military commissaries
Culture

Little Debbie snacks are being retired from service at military commissaries

In the words of Darth Vader: “Nooooooooooooooo!”

What’s the most awesome or absurd military unit patch you’ve seen?
Culture

What’s the most awesome or absurd military unit patch you’ve seen?

Patches. We love to see them, we love to wear them.

The Air Force hopes this tiny box will help pilots fly through a chemical weapons attack
Air Force

The Air Force hopes this tiny box will help pilots fly through a chemical weapons attack

“Even a small change in aircrew dexterity can affect how the plane flies or type of mission they can accomplish.”

New Career, Same Skillset: How to Transition from Servicemember to Civilian

New Career, Same Skillset: How to Transition from Servicemember to Civilian

As you transition into the civilian world, the ensuing lack of structure can present a challenge, but also an incredible opportunity.

Formation
United States

Sexual assaults within the military went up dramatically in 2021

The military’s efforts to reduce sexual assault in the military have consistently failed.

We salute the airmen who got 300 Chick-fil-A sandwiches flown in to feed their buddies
Mandatory Fun

We salute the airmen who got 300 Chick-fil-A sandwiches flown in to feed their buddies

“The sandwiches could have been picked up via car, but the hype wouldn’t have been there. The sandwiches may have been cold too!”