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Mandatory Fun

We salute the airman who eliminated ‘tedious repetitive tasks’ for colleagues stuck in paperwork hell

Work smarter, not harder.

Ukraine
Russia

‘All species of Russian tank die’ in this genius parody video of a nature documentary

The circle of life.

The upgraded ‘Marine One’ presidential helicopter will still scorch the White House lawn
Marine Corps

The upgraded ‘Marine One’ presidential helicopter will still scorch the White House lawn

After more than $1 billion spent in development, a small price to pay?

Marine boot camp
Marine Corps

Commandant walks back possibility of Marines skipping boot camp

“We haven’t said one way or the other.”

Navy captain charged with felony assault and battery in Virginia
Navy

Navy captain charged with felony assault and battery in Virginia

He was charged and released on May 4.

How To Be Comfortable Taking Real Initiative

How To Be Comfortable Taking Real Initiative

James Connelly, Staff Sergeant US Marine Corps Infantryman

Air Force investigating racist text to airman saying he needed ‘white complexion’ for assignment
Air Force

Air Force investigating racist text to airman saying he needed ‘white complexion’ for assignment

"I think the air force is looking for somebody of white complexion and with the image that the air force needs."

Army drill sergeants participate in a “shark attack” as trainees arrive on the first day of Basic Combat Training on June 12, 2017.
Army

Why the Army cut back on incoherent screaming by drill sergeants on day 1 of basic training

“Nothing’s really changed other than we’re not screaming in their faces."

Military sexual assault survivors feel abandoned in a ‘world of predators’
Mental Health

Military sexual assault survivors feel abandoned in a ‘world of predators’

"You’re just in a world of predators who are trying to attack you in the same uniform.” 

The Air Force has a Star Wars-inspired ‘Rogue Squadron’ flying over East Africa
Air Force

The Air Force has a Star Wars-inspired ‘Rogue Squadron’ flying over East Africa

“Djibouti ain’t too far off from Mos Eisley."

Military Spouses Participate in "Be A Paratrooper For A Day" Event
Army

The Pentagon must do more to help military spouses find meaningful employment

Determination + top-notch education + 4.0 GPA = career success! Unless you happen to be a military spouse.

Career Center

Career Center

For over 30 years, RecruitMilitary has connected millions of veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses with thousands of employers across the nation.

Trump wanted to ‘shoot missiles into Mexico’ to target drug labs, says former defense secretary
Americas

Trump wanted to ‘shoot missiles into Mexico’ to target drug labs, says former defense secretary

Patriot missiles, to be specific.

Benjamin Wagner and Jayson Clifton
Marine Corps

Why the Marine Corps fired the commander and sergeant major of a Hawaii infantry battalion

Lt. Col. Benjamin Wagner, and Sgt. Maj. Jayson Clifton were relieved of command on March 31.

Top Gun: Maverick Darkstar
Navy

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ has a prop spy plane so real that China reportedly spied on it with a satellite

No spoilers!

‘I want the rain. I want it to be nasty’ — How the world’s deadliest snipers compete
Army

‘I want the rain. I want it to be nasty’ — How the world’s deadliest snipers compete

"[T]hrow your kit on and get out there and run and gun."

F/A-18 Hornet Hotload
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps is headed for a pilot exodus

The Marine Corps needs to admit that they are failing in pilot production and management, costing them dearly in terms of combat readiness.

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Warfare

The ‘Halo’ series does what no one expected: It captures the true cost of war

Halo, despite its many faults, is perhaps Hollywood’s best attempt at tackling moral injury in war.

These are America’s Black Medal of Honor recipients
Afghanistan War

These are America’s Black Medal of Honor recipients

For many, fighting for their nation overseas was only one front; the second one being against racism and discrimination back at home. 

Pentagon in damage control mode over report that US intel was used to kill Russian generals
Russia

Pentagon in damage control mode over report that US intel was used to kill Russian generals

“We do not provide intelligence on the location of senior military leaders on the battlefield or participate in the targeting decisions of the Ukrainian military."