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Ukraine
Army

An Army vet’s realization in Ukraine: ‘So horrible or heartbreaking that you can’t continue’

'Physically I feel fine, but I also feel like I have these invisible wounds on my soul.'

‘We strike at night, when the Russians sleep’ — How Ukraine is stalking Russian armor with drones
Russia

‘We strike at night, when the Russians sleep’ — How Ukraine is stalking Russian armor with drones

For a fleet of Ukrainian drones, it’s a target-rich environment. 

russian armor
Russia

‘They own the long clock’ — How the Russian military is starting to adapt in Ukraine

“They own the long clock,” a senior Ukrainian officer recently admitted. “We are calculating time not in weeks or days – but in lives.”

pigeon
Navy

Bird warfare: Why the Navy’s first aircraft carrier had a dedicated ‘pigeoneer’

Aircraft carrier, meet carrier pigeon

US Navy pilot-turned-gunmaker is supplying hundreds of rifles to Ukraine
Navy

US Navy pilot-turned-gunmaker is supplying hundreds of rifles to Ukraine

“[T]he X-factor here not isn’t necessarily what equipment you’re holding. ... It comes down to the will to fight.”

Marine Osprey crash
Marine Corps

These are the 4 Marines killed in an Osprey crash in Norway

"Keep these Marines and their loved ones in your thoughts and prayers."

How pairing ‘female engagement teams’ with battle-tested grunts changed the US military forever
Afghanistan War

How pairing ‘female engagement teams’ with battle-tested grunts changed the US military forever

“Women will play a critical role in the next conflict, not in spite of the new roles they fill, but because of them."

norway osprey
Marine Corps

4 US Marines killed in Osprey crash in Norway [Updated]

Rest in peace.

Video appears to show Russian troops caught in ambush and doing everything wrong
Russia

Video appears to show Russian troops caught in ambush and doing everything wrong

"That's a goat rope."

Evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport
Afghanistan

A Taliban leader offered the US control of Kabul during the evacuation. Here’s why a top US general said no

'It wasn’t a serious offer.'

ukraine-army-lviv
Army

Legion of the damned: Inside Ukraine’s army of misfits, veterans, and war tourists in the fight against Russia

Every war has its own dynamics which can be equally lethal to veterans and beginners if not properly understood. 

The Space Force wants to try ditching physical fitness tests for a year
Space Force

The Space Force wants to try ditching physical fitness tests for a year

Just remember to get those steps in.

fan yang
Navy

Navy officer sentenced to 4 years in prison for selling guns to Chinese national

“This case is about more than federal firearms law."

Ukraine
Europe

US veterans tell us why they are traveling thousands of miles to help in Ukraine

"I pray they never have to utilize anything we worked on with them, but if the war comes to Lviv, they'll be ready."

The Pentagon is saying diddly squat about what thousands of extra US troops are doing in Europe
Europe

The Pentagon is saying diddly squat about what thousands of extra US troops are doing in Europe

“It’s kind of stupid that we can’t just be honest about what we’re doing.”

Cashe Muphy Walker composite
Army

Alwyn Cashe, Audie Murphy, Mary Walker among choices to replace bases named after Confederates

The list includes the names of 87 Americans who served bravely and honorably.

Set Your Future Up For Success: Save & Invest

Set Your Future Up For Success: Save & Invest

Finding a balance between saving and investing your money can help you build a stronger financial future, no matter what your goals are.

Virginia Hall OSS
World War II

Meet the Allies’ most dangerous spy in France during World War II

For almost three years, she operated in France, evading detection and organizing resistance against Nazi occupiers

russian air force pilot
Russia

Why the skies over Ukraine have proven so deadly for Russian pilots

"The VKS is simply never meant to fight the way Western air forces do.”

Switchblade drone
Europe

US sending suicide drones, grenade launchers, and thousands of anti-tank weapons to Ukraine

'More will be coming'