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Ukrainians are putting paid messages on artillery rounds fired at Russian soldiers
Europe

Ukrainians are putting paid messages on artillery rounds fired at Russian soldiers

Have a message for the Russian military? Send it courtesy of a 152mm artillery shell.

ghillie suit
Mandatory Fun

Why this ‘large man in a ghillie suit’ is the hero the military needs right now

Entering stealth mode.

port chicago
Navy

How structural racism led to the biggest mutiny in US Navy history

The true story of the Port Chicago Naval Magazine during World War II.

‘I have fucking had it’ — Airman goes public with allegations of assault and criminal justice failure
Air Force

‘I have fucking had it’ — Airman goes public with allegations of assault and criminal justice failure

"I’m at my breaking point.”

The Army found a way to make recruiting duty even worse
Army

The Army found a way to make recruiting duty even worse

When you're so good it hurts.

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News

The Pentagon’s new data chief waited days just for an ID card

"I still have to wait in line at the visitor’s entrance."

Russian artillery
Russia

Russia is hammering Ukraine with up to 60,000 artillery shells and rockets every day

“Instead of a concrete target, the strikes target an entire neighborhood."

Top Gun FA18
Entertainment

Watch the ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ film crew get buzzed by an F/A-18 during filming

They almost got a new haircut.

The American military graveyard in France that the Pentagon doesn’t want you to see
Europe

The American military graveyard in France that the Pentagon doesn’t want you to see

Nearly 100 American service members executed for crimes are buried in this hidden cemetery plot.

‘Mad Max’-style technicals have become a staple of Ukraine’s fight against Russia
Russia

‘Mad Max’-style technicals have become a staple of Ukraine’s fight against Russia

These heavily armed trucks can pick up anything — including salvaged Russian guns.

F/A-18F Super Hornet
Navy

Navy hits pause on flight operations after a string of crashes

Units are to review safety practices and focus on reducing risks.

Three Navy commanders relieved of duty in the past week
Navy

Three Navy commanders relieved of duty in the past week

The ousters include the head of the Navy's boot camp and training base.

Hollywood has spent $16 million training Chris Pratt for war
Entertainment

Hollywood has spent $16 million training Chris Pratt for war

Not counting when he guards the galaxy.

Army hopes to improve life for soldiers in Alaska by ditching Strykers that don’t work in the cold
Army

Army hopes to improve life for soldiers in Alaska by ditching Strykers that don’t work in the cold

"Overwhelmingly, there is a lot of relief in having the Strykers move out.”

Army couple charged with spending government funds on weapons parts, electric guitars and a sword
Army

Army couple charged with spending government funds on weapons parts, electric guitars and a sword

Yes, a sword

rogue one
Entertainment

Why ‘Rogue One’ is the best Star Wars movie for military veterans

Rogue One is a war movie in a way that no other Star Wars film is.

Why we’d all be screwed without the Space Force
Space Force

Why we’d all be screwed without the Space Force

“It’s not space for the sake of space. It’s space for the sake of airmen, soldiers, sailors and Marines who are in harm's way."

Navy helicopter
Navy

Navy helicopter crash marks the 5th military aviation mishap in less than 2 weeks

Six service members have been killed in crashes since June 3.

marine corps eabo photo illustration
Marine Corps

How the Marine Corps went to war with itself over the next war

Two years into an unprecedented 'redesign' of the service, some are calling the changes an existential threat to the Marine Corps itself.

navy captain top gun
Navy

We salute the Navy captain who took 700 sailors to see ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

That is a lot of sailors feeling the need for speed.