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jim gord
Air Force

Top Air Force scientist allegedly got a sex worker a military research job so he could have an affair

A top civilian scientist working for the Air Force allegedly got a colleague to hire a prostitute for a job she was not qualified for on a propulsion research team.

Air Force colonel goes scorched earth on fellow officers in fiery resignation letter
Air Force

Air Force colonel goes scorched earth on fellow officers in fiery resignation letter

Allow this colonel to be blunt.

taiwan soldiers training to counter chinese invasion
Opinion

The fundamental flaw in US plans to defend Taiwan from a Chinese assault

Arguments about defending Taiwan from China often revolve around weapons systems to fund or what operational plans should include. Those are worthwhile debates, but a larger discussion needs to happen.

hind helicopter fight
Air Force

Air Force pits helicopter pilots against Russian-made Hinds in rare mock battle

Air Force combat search and rescue crews are training to fight their way through enemy aircraft to rescue friendly troops.

helicopter crew
Army

Army helicopter crew earns rare ‘broken wing award’ after surviving ‘catastrophic’ incident in Afghanistan

It’s not every day a crew is awarded for crashing well.

The Air Force is very sorry about killing your pets
Air Force

The Air Force is very sorry about killing your pets

Fewer pet casualties is the goal.

How World War II gave the world the ‘American Chopper’ motorcycle
Culture

How World War II gave the world the ‘American Chopper’ motorcycle

“The military culture in our society — it permeates more than you think.”

The Navy may serve vegan rations at remote bases because of high meat prices
Navy

The Navy may serve vegan rations at remote bases because of high meat prices

I’ll take a Beyond Burger, thank you.

The Royal Air Force is diverting flights because a runway literally melted
Europe

The Royal Air Force is diverting flights because a runway literally melted

It did not impact operations, the Royal Air Force said in a statement.

Ukrainian partisans target Russian sympathizers as the war enters a bloody new stage
Russia

Ukrainian partisans target Russian sympathizers as the war enters a bloody new stage

“Our people are doing everything to make sure the land burns under the feet of the occupiers."

b-2 spirit bomber
Air Force

More people have gone into space than have piloted the Air Force’s B-2 stealth bomber

Since 1989, only 550 pilots have flown the B-2 Spirit, the $2 billion Air Force stealth bomber whose flying wing looks like a spaceship.

Marine reservists deserve more respect
Opinion

Marine reservists deserve more respect

Active duty Marines need to realize we're all one family.

Another midshipman at the Naval Academy has died
Navy

Another midshipman at the Naval Academy has died

It’s the second death of an academy student this summer.

a man in uniform sits in a long hallway, head in his hands
Mental Health

There’s a new, shorter suicide prevention hotline number to help veterans

Starting this weekend the Veterans Crisis Line is “988.”

Here is the US Navy and its allies completely annihilating a decommissioned frigate as a message to China
News

Here is the US Navy and its allies completely annihilating a decommissioned frigate as a message to China

RIMPAC wants you to know they can sink your battleship

Why is the military hosting a basketball game on an aircraft carrier?
Mandatory Fun

Why is the military hosting a basketball game on an aircraft carrier?

No, seriously. Why?

Navy Ship USS Bonhomme Richard Burns At Naval Base In San Diego
Navy

More than two dozen sailors punished for their actions during the USS Bonhomme Richard fire

Several commanders, including a vice admiral, were disciplined for failing to properly prepare the crew for such a fire, which destroyed the ship.

Anthony Brown
Culture

Army colonel turned-Congressman wants the military to go easier on troops who smoke pot

A first step in reforming the military’s justice system.

thomas fennell
Air Force

Air Force chief master sergeant accused of DUI, leaving the scene of an accident

Command Chief Master Sgt. Thomas ’T.J.’ Fennell reportedly registered a .282 blood alcohol reading on a preliminary breath test.

Marine boot camp
Culture

Which Marine Corps boot camp is tougher? This Marine experienced both

Semper Fi.