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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Darins fills out a simulated nine line medevac request during training at Warren Grove Gunnery Range in Ocean County, N.J. on Aug. 29. Darins is a tactical air control party airman assigned to the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew J. Moseley/Released)
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The best (and worst) dating sites for people in the military
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The best (and worst) dating sites for people in the military

You have more options than barracks romance.

Special Forces needs to go back to basics to win against China and Russia
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Special Forces needs to go back to basics to win against China and Russia

Special Forces needs a refresh.

The Biden administration says it’ll start evacuating Afghan interpreters by the end of July [UPDATED]
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The Biden administration says it’ll start evacuating Afghan interpreters by the end of July [UPDATED]

The evacuation is being called “Operation Allies Refuge."

The Navy’s electromagnetic railgun is officially dead
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The Navy’s electromagnetic railgun is officially dead

The United States has lost the railgun wars.

The US has mostly withdrawn from Afghanistan, and we still have no plan to save interpreters left behind
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The US has mostly withdrawn from Afghanistan, and we still have no plan to save interpreters left behind

'Don't [leave] us behind'

Camp Commando Morehead Afghanistan
History

8 years after my last deployment, I returned to Afghanistan — here’s what I found

The war in Afghanistan is as complicated as ever. But maybe there is hope?

Afghan Commando Afghanistan Camp Morehead
News

The future of Afghanistan may depend on Afghan Commandos

Can Afghanistan's battle-hardened Commandos save the country?

Teddy Roosevelt and the formation of the famous Rough Riders
History

Teddy Roosevelt and the formation of the famous Rough Riders

What you should know about America’s first volunteer cavalry.

Make the Call – stories of community, connection and a pledge to reach out to your brothers and sisters in arms.
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Make the Call – stories of community, connection and a pledge to reach out to your brothers and sisters in arms.

We are asking you to continue your service and pledge to help your fellow service members and veterans.

How Kirstie Ennis overcame her wounds – both physical and mental
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How Kirstie Ennis overcame her wounds – both physical and mental

Translating your military service into a career
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Translating your military service into a career

Justine Davie never felt like she belonged.

Native American Korean War hero who gave his life for his men gets the graphic novel he deserves
News

Native American Korean War hero who gave his life for his men gets the graphic novel he deserves

"Cpl. Red Cloud's dauntless courage ... reflects the highest credit upon himself."

Reporter To Dunford: ‘2010 Called’ About Your Afghan Strategy
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Reporter To Dunford: ‘2010 Called’ About Your Afghan Strategy

The Air Force’s new top enlisted leader just wrecked an airman on Facebook
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The Air Force’s new top enlisted leader just wrecked an airman on Facebook

One does not simply hassle CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass

Army Ranger Spc. Joe Gibson
News

The Army Ranger who beat down a suicide bomber with his fists

"I didn't have a chance to get my weapon ready and I knew he was gonna shoot me, so I dived on him"

‘I’m not going to be quiet anymore’ — A senior NCO at Fort Hood is taking brutal allegations of toxic leadership public
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‘I’m not going to be quiet anymore’ — A senior NCO at Fort Hood is taking brutal allegations of toxic leadership public

"[W]e only take care of our own when it benefits us, apparently … and it doesn’t sit right with me”

Meet Paul Szoldra, The New Editor In Chief Of Task & Purpose
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Meet Paul Szoldra, The New Editor In Chief Of Task & Purpose

Meet The VA’s Secret Weapon In New York: The Veterans Of ‘Post 23’
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Meet The VA’s Secret Weapon In New York: The Veterans Of ‘Post 23’

‘Continuum Of Harm’: The Military Has Been Fighting Sexual Assault In Its Ranks For Decades, But Women Say It’s Still Happening
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‘Continuum Of Harm’: The Military Has Been Fighting Sexual Assault In Its Ranks For Decades, But Women Say It’s Still Happening