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Chechen fighters
Europe

Who are the Chechens, Russia’s most feared fighters?

"They certainly are effective at terrorizing populations."

The Air Force can claim bragging rights in the first official Pentagon esports championship
Air Force

The Air Force can claim bragging rights in the first official Pentagon esports championship

The Air Force beat the Army's team in the final round of the Halo: Infinite tournament.

The U.S. is bombing al-Shabaab in Somalia, again
Air Force

The U.S. is bombing al-Shabaab in Somalia, again

The airstrike happened two weeks after the Pentagon said it was sending troops back to the country.

Russia strikes Kyiv, promises more attacks if U.S. supplies long-range missiles to Ukraine
Russia

Russia strikes Kyiv, promises more attacks if U.S. supplies long-range missiles to Ukraine

The strike on the capital targeted Western-supplied tanks.

Navy F-18 pilot, special operator killed in separate incidents in California [Updated]
Navy

Navy F-18 pilot, special operator killed in separate incidents in California [Updated]

Four other sailors were injured.

Senator wants to ‘mobilize’ military veterans to guard schools
Veterans

Senator wants to ‘mobilize’ military veterans to guard schools

The proposal isn't big on details.

New SHARP Course Trains Soldiers To Be Liaisons
News

Why did so many soldiers do nothing to stop a sexual assault they saw coming?

If you see something or hear something, say something.

sticky mcstickface
Air Force

Meet ‘Sticky McStickface,’ the new official mascot for an Air Force innovation team

"Sticky is the people's champion."

Continuing to Serve: Veterans Help Advance New Parkinson’s Treatments and Disease Prevention
Military Life

Continuing to Serve: Veterans Help Advance New Parkinson’s Treatments and Disease Prevention

Service in the armed forces can generate pride and a sense of community. Unfortunately it may raise risk of Parkinson’s disease.

Javelin
Europe

Ukrainian fighter calls US soldier for help fixing Javelin missile launcher

The Ukrainian soldier reportedly called back 30 minutes later to say he'd taken out a Russian military vehicle.

1st Special Forces Command Validates Special Operations CBRN Soldiers
Russia

How Russia’s war with Ukraine has changed the face of military reconnaissance

When a war is about to start, a military must first understand the battlefield.

US troops just conquered this ‘heinous’ French commando course
Europe

US troops just conquered this ‘heinous’ French commando course

“I heard the course was pretty heinous, so I immediately wanted to participate."

Marine Corps Pride Month
Marine Corps

People lost their minds over this Marine Corps Pride Month image

The 'Old Corps' refuses to fade away.

Someone apparently leaked classified Chinese tank schematics to win an online argument
China

Someone apparently leaked classified Chinese tank schematics to win an online argument

Maybe an OPSEC briefing should be part of the game's tutorial?

Gold Star Families Honored for Their Ultimate Sacrifice
Military Life

Gold Star Families Honored for Their Ultimate Sacrifice

The U.S. Bank and Freedom Alliance partnership has donated 24 vehicles to veterans and their families since 2018, and last week’s event was the first specifically for Gold Star Families.

High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems
Europe

What to know about the ‘advanced rocket system’ the US is sending to Ukraine

Ukraine has promised not to attack Russian territory with HIMARS.

Veteran dies of heart failure after being turned away from VA hospital
Veterans

Veteran dies of heart failure after being turned away from VA hospital

As the ambulance arrived at the hospital, the staff's main concern seemed to be confirming whether the patient was eligible for treatment at a VA facility.

air force special tactics
Air Force

Flip-flop-wearing Air Force commandos saved 2 lives on the way back from training

“I think in Special Tactics we just expect this of our operators and of ourselves."

America’s First Wars of the 21st Century Are Over. Why is the 9/11 Authorization for the Use of Military Force Still in Effect?

America’s First Wars of the 21st Century Are Over. Why is the 9/11 Authorization for the Use of Military Force Still in Effect?

Now, with a stroke of the pen, the president could unilaterally deploy forces in a non-war scenario. And deploy we did.

school security guard
News

Why armed military veterans aren’t a solution to school shootings

On several military and military fan pages, you’ll see people claiming that the solution to school shootings is to have armed veterans patrol our schools.