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The complicated story behind the former Army Ranger who revolutionized cocktails [Updated]
Culture

The complicated story behind the former Army Ranger who revolutionized cocktails [Updated]

The man behind Milk & Honey wanted a meticulously crafted drink and experience, not rowdy pomp and circumstance.

XM25 'Punisher' in 'Black Widow'
Entertainment

The dead US military weapons that came back to life as Hollywood future firearms

"Wait a minute, this is the future ... where are all the phaser guns?"

Salute to Service
Afghanistan

Lawmakers want to replace ‘thank you for your service’ with something even more meaningless

Because freedom costs a buck-o-five

Why the US military should ban cable news programs across its bases
Opinion

Why the US military should ban cable news programs across its bases

To fight partisan division and polarization, the DoD should consider changing the channel.

Watch Air Force Thunderbirds perform their first-ever dual ‘missing man’ formation for 2 of their original pilots
Air Force

Watch Air Force Thunderbirds perform their first-ever dual ‘missing man’ formation for 2 of their original pilots

Twin brothers who helped shape one of the Air Force’s most well-known symbols were honored with a fitting send-off.

Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer
Coast Guard

Coast Guard rescue swimmer praised by Biden faces separation over COVID-19 vaccine refusal

Aviation Survival Technician Second Class Zach Loesch rescued people in Florida trapped by Hurricane Ian.

Once again, the Navy has a new uniform for sailors
Navy

Once again, the Navy has a new uniform for sailors

It’s called the 2-POC

marine fitness
Marine Corps

Guess how many burpees it took for this Marine to break a Guinness World Record

“My heart dropped for a bit when I saw the word ‘congratulations.’”

Russia Ukraine Missing Americans
Ukraine

How a call to the VA’s crisis hotline may have helped rescue 2 US vets captured in Ukraine

Talk about a lucky call.

Russian military commercial
Russia

Turns out that Russian recruiting video loved by critics of the ‘woke’ US military was total BS

It turns out that this Russian propaganda video was less than accurate.

Here’s the Army’s 1949 guide on how to be a well-mannered soldier
Mandatory Fun

Here’s the Army’s 1949 guide on how to be a well-mannered soldier

Soldiers need to be polite, respectful and know how to live with others, according to the Army.

A century later, a World War I submarine has been found
History

A century later, a World War I submarine has been found

The U-111 submarine was captured by the U.S., sailed back to the U.S. and eventually thought lost to the ages.

Barracks at Joint Base San Antonio evacuated after bacteria discovered
News

Barracks at Joint Base San Antonio evacuated after bacteria discovered

If not treated, legionella can cause illnesses such as Legionnaires' Disease.

compass call
Air Force

Air Force grounds most of its C-130H fleet due to propeller problem

More than 100 aircraft are being inspected and having propeller assemblies changed out for newer models.

US Army fails to meet its recruitment goal by 15,000 soldiers
Army

US Army fails to meet its recruitment goal by 15,000 soldiers

The Army Reserve and National Guard might be needed to augment the active duty force.

Woman recalls the time a retired Marine general ‘saved my life’ as a college student in an abusive relationship
Culture

Woman recalls the time a retired Marine general ‘saved my life’ as a college student in an abusive relationship

“He showed up for me when nobody else was showing up for me.”

ryan mays composite
Navy

US Navy sailor charged with setting fire to the USS Bonhomme Richard found not guilty

The decision ended a two-year legal ordeal for the sailor, who faced charges of aggravated arson and willfully hazarding a ship, for which the maximum sentence was life. 

America’s incredible shrinking military recruiting pool is getting smaller and smaller
Army

America’s incredible shrinking military recruiting pool is getting smaller and smaller

The most common reasons for disqualification from service were obesity, drug and alcohol abuse, and health and medical issues.

This Marine predicted how the US would fight in the Pacific 20 years before WWII
World War I

This Marine predicted how the US would fight in the Pacific 20 years before WWII

Basically the Marine Corps’ Nostradamus.

Civil War coffee
Culture

How coffee helped the Union army win the Civil War

Coffee: Is there anything it can’t do?