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What this old Russian tank tells us about the invasion of Ukraine
Russia

What this old Russian tank tells us about the invasion of Ukraine

"The Russian philosophy is ... you're either going to get to your objective or you're going to die trying."

Maj. Gen. William T. Cooley court martial
Air Force

We finally know the allegations behind an Air Force general’s historic court-martial

“I am utterly, completely stunned. I’m speechless."

The Marine Corps’ new talent management plan forgets what makes the service unique
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps’ new talent management plan forgets what makes the service unique

Talent Management 2030, the new plan for overhauling the personnel policies of the Marine Corps, threatens to change the ethos of the Corps.

Soldiers will be able to get the Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon – as soon as there is enough ammo
Army

Soldiers will be able to get the Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon – as soon as there is enough ammo

“The fielding of the weapon is based upon ammunition production,” Army Brig. Gen. Larry Burris said.

NAS Key West crocodile
Navy

A sunbathing crocodile shut down the runway at a Florida naval air station

After a while, crocodile!

Army investigating soldier for allegedly trying to sell vapes to trainees and fleeing police
Army

Army investigating soldier for allegedly trying to sell vapes to trainees and fleeing police

The story was made public in a series of TikTok videos posted by the soldier.

Army 2LT Grand Canyon
Army

A lieutenant stranded in the Grand Canyon says officer candidate school helped save her life

Alright, go ahead and make your "Lost LT" jokes.

preston dunlap
Air Force

Air Force technology czar compares dealing with Pentagon bureaucracy to fighting gravity

"Defying gravity is hard, but not impossible."

The Marine Corps’ plan to redesign the force will only end up breaking it
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps’ plan to redesign the force will only end up breaking it

Neither history nor the American people will judge the Corps’ actions as wise.

Sig Sauer Next Generation Squad Weapon
Army

Army selects Sig Sauer to produce Next Generation Squad Weapon and ammo

Finally!

Patrick Lancaster
Navy

How a former US Navy sailor became a Putin propagandist

Patrick Lancaster describes himself as an independent journalist. Critics say he's a foot soldier for Moscow's information war against Ukraine.

Air Force rifle
Air Force

The Air Force is now fielding a brand new sniper rifle replacement

The squad designated marksmanship rifle will replace the M24 sniper rifle and the M110 semi-automatic sniper system with Air Force pararescuemen and explosive ordnance technicians

3d Marines Redesignates to 3d Marine Littoral Regiment
Marine Corps

What is the role of the Marine Corps in today’s global security environment?

The Corps has been of greatest value to our nation by staying ready and adaptable.

Expeditionary Advanced Base operations
Marine Corps

A fundamental transformation is taking place within the Marine Corps. Is that a good thing?

“We cannot ... get this wrong.”

doolittle raid
World War II

Why bombers on WWII’s legendary ‘Doolittle Raid’ had broomsticks instead of tail guns

Military-grade innovation

The first ever court-martial for an Air Force general won’t include a jury
Air Force

The first ever court-martial for an Air Force general won’t include a jury

The first-ever court-martial of an Air Force general would have required an exceptionally small pool of potential jurors.

british sniper mustache
Army

This British sniper may have the deadliest mustache in the world

One U.S. soldier called it "immaculate."

jungle pararescue
Air Force

Air Force pararescuemen explain why jungle warfare is so much harder to train for than desert combat

"There are areas in the jungle where you can only travel 100 meters in an entire day."

No, tanks will not be obsolete in the wars of the future
Europe

No, tanks will not be obsolete in the wars of the future

"I don’t think the time of the tank has passed.”

‘Wolverines’ graffiti straight out of ‘Red Dawn’ showing up all over battlefields in Ukraine
Europe

‘Wolverines’ graffiti straight out of ‘Red Dawn’ showing up all over battlefields in Ukraine

Avenge me!