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The Pentagon quietly removed more than 130,000 Afghanistan War photos and videos from public view
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The Pentagon quietly removed more than 130,000 Afghanistan War photos and videos from public view

The photos were ostensibly removed in order to protect Afghan civilians from Taliban reprisals, however many of the missing images show U.S. troops at war.

This scene in ‘Clear and Present Danger’ brilliantly shows the gulf between politicians and those on the front lines
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This scene in ‘Clear and Present Danger’ brilliantly shows the gulf between politicians and those on the front lines

“The course of action I’d suggest is a course of action I can’t suggest.”

A few dozen airmen set up a mini airfield in the Pacific to train for a possible war with China
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A few dozen airmen set up a mini airfield in the Pacific to train for a possible war with China

"Like, this is what we joined the service to do."

These are the best photos of the US Military we saw this week
Military Life

These are the best photos of the US Military we saw this week

Blue Angels and brrrrt, silkies and squad bays...we have it all

Your post-PCS checklist
Military Life

Your post-PCS checklist

Here are the top post-PCS tips that will help you and your family transition smoothly into your next chapter.

Spend like a boot, insure like a champ
Military Life

Spend like a boot, insure like a champ

With your basic needs met, that first real paycheck looks very tempting indeed.

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It’s official: Marine Corps brings back the sleeve tattoo

Sleeves are officially back.

10 Things You Probably Never Knew About ‘Apocalypse Now’
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10 Things You Probably Never Knew About ‘Apocalypse Now’

Ten facts about this iconic and dark classic film

Air Force says colonel who berated subordinates in leaked audio created ‘unhealthy’ climate
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Air Force says colonel who berated subordinates in leaked audio created ‘unhealthy’ climate

"The USAF holding a member of their senior leadership accountable is a great thing to see,” said an AWACS crew member.

5 Halloween costumes based on military stereotypes (that are kinda true)
Culture

5 Halloween costumes based on military stereotypes (that are kinda true)

Don't know what to 'be' this Halloween? Don't worry, we've got you covered.

What it’s like to jump out of a plane strapped to an Army paratrooper who’s done it 6,000 times
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What it’s like to jump out of a plane strapped to an Army paratrooper who’s done it 6,000 times

6,233 to be exact, but who’s counting?

Air Force general urges airmen to get vaccinated after getting ‘breakthrough’ COVID case
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Air Force general urges airmen to get vaccinated after getting ‘breakthrough’ COVID case

"Don't assume just because you're healthy you'll avoid a severe case."

The Marine Corps is considering major changes to its tattoo policy
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The Marine Corps is considering major changes to its tattoo policy

“The Marine Corps is currently considering making changes to its tattoo policy and we will update once the policy is complete.”

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Marines investigating after missing 155mm artillery rounds turn up at Camp Pendleton

Three artillery rounds miraculously sprouted legs.

From combat to coding: Former Army Ranger explains how to break into tech after the military
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From combat to coding: Former Army Ranger explains how to break into tech after the military

You will have to learn a new language.

Air Force uniform that covered sleeping Afghan child in evacuation photo headed to a museum
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Air Force uniform that covered sleeping Afghan child in evacuation photo headed to a museum

"It was heartwarming to see."

This is the Army’s plan to stop physically breaking so many of its soldiers
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This is the Army’s plan to stop physically breaking so many of its soldiers

“My sergeants major right now, they hurt. Their bodies hurt."

We finally know why the Army fired its three-star general in charge of housing
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We finally know why the Army fired its three-star general in charge of housing

The Army's housing chief was relieved in August 2019.

Harley-Davidson Pan America
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Harley-Davidson just built a new motorcycle and the Pentagon is missing out

The latest bike from Milwaukee is even better than the ones that made Harley-Davidson a military icon.

The difference between Air Force and Navy pilots in one short video
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The difference between Air Force and Navy pilots in one short video

"One is gentle and graceful, and the other is a full-send yeet."