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Navy

For the love of God, please stop referring to Navy warships as ‘battleships’

There are no more battleships.

Air Force

Frozen compass, frigid wind — How Green Berets would airdrop into the Arctic in a future war

The minus-100-degree Fahrenheit wind left each operator “to contemplate the finer points of frostbite and temperature at which eyeballs freeze.”

Culture

We finally know the identity of the US military’s legendary ‘Hot Dog Guy’

His hunger knows no bounds.

Army

Army investigation blames general for ‘negative publicity’ after defending servicewomen online

His defense of women in uniform brought too much unwanted attention, investigators said.

Culture

The complicated story behind the former Army Ranger who revolutionized cocktails [Updated]

The man behind Milk & Honey wanted a meticulously crafted drink and experience, not rowdy pomp and circumstance.

Entertainment

The dead US military weapons that came back to life as Hollywood future firearms

"Wait a minute, this is the future ... where are all the phaser guns?"

Afghanistan

Lawmakers want to replace ‘thank you for your service’ with something even more meaningless

Because freedom costs a buck-o-five

Opinion

Why the US military should ban cable news programs across its bases

To fight partisan division and polarization, the DoD should consider changing the channel.

Air Force

Watch Air Force Thunderbirds perform their first-ever dual ‘missing man’ formation for 2 of their original pilots

Twin brothers who helped shape one of the Air Force’s most well-known symbols were honored with a fitting send-off.

Coast Guard

Coast Guard rescue swimmer praised by Biden faces separation over COVID-19 vaccine refusal

Aviation Survival Technician Second Class Zach Loesch rescued people in Florida trapped by Hurricane Ian.

Navy

Once again, the Navy has a new uniform for sailors

It’s called the 2-POC

Marine Corps

Guess how many burpees it took for this Marine to break a Guinness World Record

“My heart dropped for a bit when I saw the word ‘congratulations.’”

News

How a call to the VA’s crisis hotline may have helped rescue 2 US vets captured in Ukraine

Talk about a lucky call.

Russia

Turns out that Russian recruiting video loved by critics of the ‘woke’ US military was total BS

It turns out that this Russian propaganda video was less than accurate.

Mandatory Fun

Here’s the Army’s 1949 guide on how to be a well-mannered soldier

Soldiers need to be polite, respectful and know how to live with others, according to the Army.

History

A century later, a World War I submarine has been found

The U-111 submarine was captured by the U.S., sailed back to the U.S. and eventually thought lost to the ages.

News

Barracks at Joint Base San Antonio evacuated after bacteria discovered

If not treated, legionella can cause illnesses such as Legionnaires' Disease.

Air Force

Air Force grounds most of its C-130H fleet due to propeller problem

More than 100 aircraft are being inspected and having propeller assemblies changed out for newer models.

Career

US Army fails to meet its recruitment goal by 15,000 soldiers

The Army Reserve and National Guard might be needed to augment the active duty force.

Culture

Woman recalls the time a retired Marine general ‘saved my life’ as a college student in an abusive relationship

“He showed up for me when nobody else was showing up for me.”