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New Predator film ‘Prey’ shows why insurgencies are so hard to beat
Opinion

New Predator film ‘Prey’ shows why insurgencies are so hard to beat

Fight stupidly, or fight asymmetrically.

Soldiers in this Army unit can earn points towards time off. And it was all an E-4’s idea
Army

Soldiers in this Army unit can earn points towards time off. And it was all an E-4’s idea

The hero we deserve — a specialist.

Afghanistan evacuation
Culture

The 82nd Airborne awarded soldiers for the Kabul evacuation, then took the medals back for now

The soldiers left the quiet awards ceremony with nothing.

How the Army fails to keep accused sexual predators off the streets
Army

How the Army fails to keep accused sexual predators off the streets

Soldiers accused of sexual assault are less than half as likely to be placed in pretrial confinement than those accused of offenses like drug use and distribution.

Russian tank
Ukraine

Russia has suffered 70,000 to 80,000 casualties in Ukraine in just 6 months, Pentagon says

That's approximately 13,000 casualties a month.

demaio
Air Force

The Air Force made a hype video for a new fighter wing commander. He was fired a year later

The commander of the 187th Fighter Wing was relieved due to loss of trust and confidence in his ability to command.

Trump reportedly didn’t want wounded warriors in his military parade because it wouldn’t ‘look good’
Army

Trump reportedly didn’t want wounded warriors in his military parade because it wouldn’t ‘look good’

“I don’t want them,” he reportedly said. “It doesn’t look good for me.”

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.