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Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III visits soldiers for the holiday
Army

We finally know the backstory of how Defense Secretary Austin got the Silver Star

During the invasion of Iraq, then-Brig. Gen. Lloyd Austin led from the front, often under fire.

Understanding Your Credit Card Terms Can Save You Hundreds

Understanding Your Credit Card Terms Can Save You Hundreds

Successfully managing debt is just part of being an adult. Luckily 2022 is a new year and there is always a path out of debt.

82nd airborne rapid response force
Army

‘We’re always ready’ — Meet the soldiers of America’s go-to rapid response force

“It literally just takes a phone call.” 

f-15 strike eagle
Air Force

Faster, cheaper, greener — How the Air Force wants to cut fossil fuels out of its jets

“What if you could access fuel from anywhere on the planet, at any time, no tanker required?”

unexploded ordnance okinawa
World War II

Japan is still blowing up unexploded ordnance on Okinawa nearly 77 years after World War II

More than 300 bombs and bullets found in 2021 were disposed of in an underwater detonation

EoTech has its sights set on becoming the Army’s next pistol red dot
Army

EoTech has its sights set on becoming the Army’s next pistol red dot

“We’re going after that M17 Army contract."

Soldiers in formation
United States

Sexual harassment is now officially a crime in the US military

'Sexual harassment, has for too long, been seen as something you had to deal with as part of the job if you wanted to serve.'

Sig Sauer Next Generation Squad Weapon
Army

The Army is on the verge of picking a replacement for the M4 and M249

'Particularly with the global situation going to hell, let’s get these weapons in the hands of close combat soldiers.'

strykers lasers Directed Energy Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (DE M-SHORAD)
Army

The Army is putting lasers on Strykers powerful enough to shoot down drones and helicopters

The "L" in "Lethality" stands for "Lasers"

Thousands of ISIS fighters surrender following US strikes on Syria prison uprising
Iraq War

Thousands of ISIS fighters surrender following US strikes on Syria prison uprising

The attack was the largest by ISIS since 2019

Army command leadership
Army

How being passed over for command taught this Army officer to lead

“That’s a jagged pill to try to swallow, to think of yourself as being somebody who’s toxic.”

Who are the ‘Island Boys’ and why do US troops keep paying them for military shoutout videos?
Mandatory Fun

Who are the ‘Island Boys’ and why do US troops keep paying them for military shoutout videos?

"Shout-out to the free world"

navy seal team 7 alpha platoon
Navy

‘My only regret is not doing more’ — Why I reported Eddie Gallagher for war crimes

"Not a single one of us could have imagined that we would have to report a friend and mentor."

7 sailors injured after ‘landing mishap’ leads F-35 pilot to eject
Fighter Aircraft

7 sailors injured after ‘landing mishap’ leads F-35 pilot to eject

The incident was reported aboard the USS Carl Vinson

Patrick Donahoe
Army

Army general says scammer impersonated him on Facebook but didn’t ‘violate their community standards’

Turns out the commander of the Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence is not from Syria.

us vehicles syria
Air Force

US launches strikes on Syrian prison captured by ISIS

U.S. forces spent the weekend reinforcing an ongoing battle to recapture a prison in northern Syria that was attacked by Islamic State group fighters. 

ivas soldier top shot
Air Force

What’s Next In War: US military weapons, gear and tech in 2022

Autonomous drones, laser weapons, and goggles that can see through vehicles, oh my.

A British soldier reportedly tried to get high off shoe polish. He started a barracks fire instead
Europe

A British soldier reportedly tried to get high off shoe polish. He started a barracks fire instead

“Lance Cpl. Thomas then went upstairs and didn't report the fire.”

Marines razor bumps no shave chit
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps will stop punishing Marines who can’t shave due to painful razor bumps

Someone tell the 1st Sgt.

2 firearms companies are teaming up to make the ‘Halo’ arsenal a reality
Guns

2 firearms companies are teaming up to make the ‘Halo’ arsenal a reality

Meet the X4 Fire Control System.