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The Strategic Repercussions of the All-Volunteer Force

The Strategic Repercussions of the All-Volunteer Force

One of the only things our elected officials seem to be able to agree on is that they ‘support the troops’—yet they’re only too willing to send our ever-shrinking army.

Us Vs. Them: The True Cost of the Civilian-Military Divide

Us Vs. Them: The True Cost of the Civilian-Military Divide

With multiple deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria, it’s no surprise that the divide between the general population and those who actually fight our nation’s wars has never been greater.

A new memoir from a decorated Marine Raider captures the horrors of the Afghanistan withdrawal
Afghanistan War

A new memoir from a decorated Marine Raider captures the horrors of the Afghanistan withdrawal

A former MARSOC officer tells of his attempts to help Afghan comrades escape the Taliban.

war machine
Entertainment

How more Marvel movies might get more people to join the Air Force

Amid a recruiting crisis and a diversity problem, one Air Force officer suggests that the service could turn to Hollywood to reach more Americans than ever.

Fort Bragg
Army

More than 1,000 Fort Bragg soldiers need a new home thanks to mold [Updated]

As many as 12 barracks must be evacuated so the Army can renovate or replace the damaged housing.

The Navy wants to help pay off student debt to get new recruits
Navy

The Navy wants to help pay off student debt to get new recruits

There's also a $50,000 enlistment bonus for people who ship out quickly.

How World War II ended with a battle between sailing ships
World War II

How World War II ended with a battle between sailing ships

American and Chinese forces engaged in old-fashioned naval combat, complete with a boarding party, to take out a Japanese vessel.

This Army rescue unit saved several trapped hikers in four days
News

This Army rescue unit saved several trapped hikers in four days

The helicopter crews saved three people trapped in the Pacific Northwest.

Air Force trolls
Culture

The Air Force is now legally obligated to let people shitpost on its social media pages [Updated]

Release the trolls.

World War II fighter pilot finally receives his medals after 76 years
News

World War II fighter pilot finally receives his medals after 76 years

Better late than never.

We salute the soldiers who named their tank ‘Article 15’
Mandatory Fun

We salute the soldiers who named their tank ‘Article 15’

Very nice.

US sailors, Marines in Greece exhausted a town’s supply of eggs, meat, and tattoos
Humor

US sailors, Marines in Greece exhausted a town’s supply of eggs, meat, and tattoos

Eggs, meat, tats. Three days in Greece

Army Tactical Brassiere
Culture

The Army is testing a tactical bra to give female soldiers more protection

More than 200 soldiers have tested the prototypes so far.

‘Oh shit that’s my house’ — Iraq vet realizes Al Qaeda chief was killed while living in his old home
Army

‘Oh shit that’s my house’ — Iraq vet realizes Al Qaeda chief was killed while living in his old home

“And it’s like, ‘He died on the balcony.’ Well, understandable, it’s a nice balcony.”

david dezwaan insider attack syria
Air Force

Air Force tech sergeant charged in Syria insider attack that wounded 4 US troops

The airman serves as an explosive ordnance disposal technician.

Troops will still be able to eat Skittles in Europe despite an EU ban
News

Troops will still be able to eat Skittles in Europe despite an EU ban

In the land of the big PX, American health regulations still reign supreme.

nazario
Army

Fired cop seen in viral video pepper-spraying uniformed Army officer avoids charges

However, a state attorney called for a federal investigation into whether the police officer had violated the soldier’s civil rights.

No more free telehealth appointments for troops, military families who use Tricare
News

No more free telehealth appointments for troops, military families who use Tricare

Telehealth appointments with Tricare will now come with a copay.

China War
China

Experts doubt China is gearing up to invade Taiwan under the guise of training

China is not following Russia’s pre-invasion playbook, experts say.

Oldest living member of historic WWII battalion of Black women receives Congressional Gold Medal
Air Force

Oldest living member of historic WWII battalion of Black women receives Congressional Gold Medal

“We stand on the shoulders of giants.”