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Air Force

The Air Force wants to rescue people with this ‘Whale Shark’

“The teeth may have been first painted to inspire fear in our enemies, but it’s just as importantly a reminder and inspiration for ourselves."

Military Transition Tips from General Petraeus

Military Transition Tips from General Petraeus

Military transition is an individual event. Those who are transitioning have a variety of skills, experiences, time in service, rank, expertise, family situations, positions along the way, and even desires.

Chinese navy
Navy

Is China’s navy as dangerous as so many fear?

It depends whom you ask.

Veteran Friendly Job Fields

Veteran Friendly Job Fields

There are many veteran friendly jobs that incorporate the skills you gained while serving in the military.

The Do’s & Don’ts of Salary Negotiation

The Do’s & Don’ts of Salary Negotiation

For many veterans and transitioning servicemembers, salary negotiation is an unfamiliar step in the hiring process.

Wolverines
Russia

‘Red Dawn’ hits Ukraine after destroyed Russian armor gets tagged with ‘Wolverines’

WOLVERINES!!!

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Marine Corps

Meet the exquisitely mustachioed Marine who fought in three wars

These moostache hairs were not policed.

c-17 globemaster crew chief
Air Force

Airmen are pissed that an entire C-17 crew except for the maintainer received a Distinguished Flying Cross

"He was practically Chewbacca in ‘A New Hope.'"

2016 Vet Court Graduation
Marine Corps

How a troubled Marine led a veterans court judge to confront his own survivor’s guilt

He moved his lips but made no sound, then started to cry. “I don’t have a mission anymore.”

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

What happens at each US military boot camp?

Who has the longest boot camp? Which boot camp is the hardest? Which boot camp has a pasta dinner for friends and family?

I Never Thought I’d End Up Here After Leaving the Military. Now, I’m Leading Software Implementation at John Deere

I Never Thought I’d End Up Here After Leaving the Military. Now, I’m Leading Software Implementation at John Deere

If you’re a transitioning veteran, do yourself a favor and reach out to RecruitMilitary.

Marine for a day
Marine Corps

Child with serious heart condition goes through mini boot camp to become a Marine for a day

“He exemplified the true warrior spirit!”

This Army sniper team just outshot 29 other elite teams from around the globe
Army

This Army sniper team just outshot 29 other elite teams from around the globe

Bravo Zulu.

World War II prosthetic leg
World War II

An American POW made his own prosthetic leg at a German prison camp during WWII

The device was made entirely from items collected at a German camp for Allied prisoners of war during World War II.

air defense
Army

Army National Guardsman allegedly threatened to crash a stolen plane into a beer factory

“I hope they got a terrorism insurance plan the day before."

Army 3-star general demoted after investigation into ‘racist and toxic’ command climate
Army

Army 3-star general demoted after investigation into ‘racist and toxic’ command climate

Now-Maj. Gen. Duane Gamble is the second member of the Army staff to face reprimand this year

3d print barracks
Army

The Army wants to 3D print an entire barracks to save time and money

Brought to you by the future.

‘He’s the legacy now’ — Meet the Army’s father-son sniper duo
Army

‘He’s the legacy now’ — Meet the Army’s father-son sniper duo

“I grew up playing in the ghillie wash trench and stuff like that ... It was always a dream of mine."

Matt and the no good, very bad ‘woke’ military: A picture story
Humor

Matt and the no good, very bad ‘woke’ military: A picture story

Matt likes to go to hearings about the military, but nobody likes to listen. Oh darn.

Coast Guard Adm. Linda Fagan
Coast Guard

The next Coast Guard commandant could be the first woman in history to serve as a uniformed service chief

Adm. Linda Fagan would take charge of the Coast Guard this summer