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Former DC Guard colonel accuses Army generals of pushing ‘propaganda’ Jan. 6 timeline
News

Former DC Guard colonel accuses Army generals of pushing ‘propaganda’ Jan. 6 timeline

The Army said they "stand by all testimony and facts provided to date."

This storied Army unit owes its name to the late Sen. Bob Dole
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This storied Army unit owes its name to the late Sen. Bob Dole

"Is there any reason that it cannot be known as the ‘10th Mountain Division’ rather than the ‘10th Division’"

13 Fort Hood Soldiers Arrested In Prostitution Sting
News

13 Fort Hood Soldiers Arrested In Prostitution Sting

The Air Force is testing a new device that will make peeing less dangerous for fighter pilots
News

The Air Force is testing a new device that will make peeing less dangerous for fighter pilots

"There have actually been times when I was unstrapped and unzipped and I get a radio call to respond to a ‘troops in contact.'"

Nobody actually cares about the Army-Navy football game
News

Nobody actually cares about the Army-Navy football game

'There is not a single active duty enlisted Marine that gives a shit about Army/Navy football games.'

This might replace the hot, uncomfortable helmet Air Force pilots have worn since the 1980s
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This might replace the hot, uncomfortable helmet Air Force pilots have worn since the 1980s

"Finally we have a modern helmet to go with these modern fighters."

The story of Kilroy, and why he was there
History

The story of Kilroy, and why he was there

The iconic phrase, “Kilroy was here”, usually accompanied by a cartoon drawing of a bald man with fingers peeking over the horizon, has become forever associated with American GIs.

Americans used to trust the military more than the rest of the government, but now even that’s fading
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Americans used to trust the military more than the rest of the government, but now even that’s fading

Americans are increasingly viewing the military — as an institution — through the lens of partisan politics.

Inside the ‘highly suspicious’ veterans charity that celebrities love and ex-employees can’t stand
Military Life

Inside the ‘highly suspicious’ veterans charity that celebrities love and ex-employees can’t stand

“After working there for six months, I still don’t know what the non-profit does to help veterans,” one former employee said.

Two of the Air Force’s elite commandos are trying to earn a spot in the 2022 Olympics
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Two of the Air Force’s elite commandos are trying to earn a spot in the 2022 Olympics

"It’s like a fast-moving jet with a monkey at the controls while getting in a fight with Mike Tyson."

enlisted pilots 2
News

Air Force opens door for select few from the enlisted ranks to become officers

"Our concern with that memo is making sure we’re taking care of our people."

Marine recruiter arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two women in Ohio
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Marine recruiter arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two women in Ohio

'Marines are held to a high standard and are expected to uphold them at all times.'

The Navy doesn’t know why the water on a major base smells like fuel and has no idea when it’ll be fixed
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The Navy doesn’t know why the water on a major base smells like fuel and has no idea when it’ll be fixed

"[W]e did not have any testing that has revealed a source of the smell."

Military pilots explain why that footage of Army helos zipping over a crowded stadium is safer than it looks
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Military pilots explain why that footage of Army helos zipping over a crowded stadium is safer than it looks

“As a helo pilot I get a nosebleed above 500 feet."

Pentagon to Oklahoma National Guard troops: No vaccine, no paycheck
News

Pentagon to Oklahoma National Guard troops: No vaccine, no paycheck

Cash Rules Everything Around Me.

National Guard soldier missing for over a month has been found safe
News

National Guard soldier missing for over a month has been found safe

“We are relieved to hear today Spc. Michaela Nelson had been found."

‘Michaela, we want you to come home’ — Family pleads for information on soldier missing for over a month
News

‘Michaela, we want you to come home’ — Family pleads for information on soldier missing for over a month

“We love you, we want to help you in any way we can."

The US practiced striking a ‘peer adversary’ in the Pacific that sounds a whole lot like China
News

The US practiced striking a ‘peer adversary’ in the Pacific that sounds a whole lot like China

“This was extremely valuable."

China’s biggest movie is about how a US Marine division held off 12 Chinese divisions
News

China’s biggest movie is about how a US Marine division held off 12 Chinese divisions

As if 'The Hurt Locker' wasn't bad enough.

You can actually buy MRE toilet paper, but why the hell would you?
Tech & Tactics

You can actually buy MRE toilet paper, but why the hell would you?

If it was between MRE toilet paper and sandpaper, I’d strongly consider using sandpaper. At least it won’t rip.