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smedley butler
Marine Corps

The wild story of Marine legend Smedley Butler that you won’t hear at boot camp

He was known nationally by his many nicknames: “The Fighting Hell-Devil Marine,” “Old Gimlet Eye,” “The Leatherneck’s Friend,” and “The Fighting Quaker.” 

air force bronze star
Air Force

Air Force awards Bronze Star to captain who managed airfield during chaotic Kabul evacuation

"We controlled the busiest and most dangerous piece of sky in the world."

viral marine
Marine Corps

A Marine was asked ‘how many people have you killed?’ His response was perfect

Fun times to be found on Hinge

Fox News’ Laura Ingraham appears delighted that Gen. Mark Milley has COVID-19
Army

Fox News’ Laura Ingraham appears delighted that Gen. Mark Milley has COVID-19

'Our favorite Mark Milley.'

Three dozen military veterans in Congress voted against expanding GI Bill benefits
United States

Three dozen military veterans in Congress voted against expanding GI Bill benefits

The new bill would expand GI Bill benefits to National Guard and Reserve members.

army drill sergeant
Air Force

‘I’m going to hang your ass’ — Army vet allegedly threatens Air Force agent investigating him

"Don’t you ever f--king think you can out smart a f--king tank commander."

How a single New Year’s Day firefight in Afghanistan unraveled a Hollywood vision of war
Afghanistan War

How a single New Year’s Day firefight in Afghanistan unraveled a Hollywood vision of war

A childhood filled with movies on the glory of war confronts reality in an Afghanistan firefight.

Enhanced Night Vision in Eyeglass Form
United States

The Pentagon wants next-generation night vision that can be worn like sunglasses

The night vision glasses would be smaller and more powerful than the optics troops have now.

The Navy’s still looking for the best use of its ‘little crappy ships’
Navy

The Navy’s still looking for the best use of its ‘little crappy ships’

So, it's asking commanders what they want to do with it

air force special tactics
Air Force

Air Force’s botched integration of women in special ops ignites firestorm of controversy

“This will just divide the career field."

The Army has punished 3,000 soldiers for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine
Army

The Army has punished 3,000 soldiers for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine

Mandatory separations are expected to begin this month.

covid-19 vaccine
Marine Corps

Marine Corps grants US military’s first ever religious exemptions for the COVID-19 vaccine

So far, 2 out of 13,763 requests for religious exemptions have been granted.

The military is not a substitute for prison time
Active Duty

The military is not a substitute for prison time

It's time to retire an old myth.

Army offers new recruits big $50,000 bonus to blow on irresponsible sh-t
Army

Army offers new recruits big $50,000 bonus to blow on irresponsible sh-t

“You know how many [Camaros] and Mustangs are gonna be bought in Columbus, GA?”

Special Forces
Army

Green Beret allowed to retire after sexually assaulting woman in Thailand

'I should be safe working with them.'

apple airtag moving
Army

Army spouse uses $30 device to track down shady moving truck driver

Promote ahead of peers.

Judge orders man convicted of sexual assault to join the military or go to jail
Active Duty

Judge orders man convicted of sexual assault to join the military or go to jail

"If you don't enroll in 30 days, you can report to the Franklin County Regional Jail."

Russian citizens evacuated from Kazakhstan
Russia

Russian troops are battle-hardened but Ukraine would be their biggest test in decades

'I think it is a combat experienced force; but it’s not a combat-tested force.'

Navy Rear Adm. Blake Converse
Navy

Navy’s toxic water crisis in Hawaii may be related to a fuel leak from 8 months ago

“So far, I’m coming away from this with more questions than answers."

marine recruit training parris island, south carolina
Marine Corps

A few good women: Why the Marine Corps must do more to keep its best female Marines in uniform

The Corps cannot afford to continue to lose highly-qualified Marines.