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Air Force

Air Force commando course to be overseen by someone who hasn’t gone through it

The course has stirred up controversy in recent weeks.

82nd Airborne Jump
Europe

The American public deserves to know what US troops are doing in Europe

America's sons and daughters are heading overseas, and reporters have been banned from going with them. Why?

A Black Hawk helicopter flew for the first time without pilots
Helicopters

A Black Hawk helicopter flew for the first time without pilots

Whoa.

Chief Petty Officer Eric Gilmet
Army

Judge drops all charges against Navy corpsman accused of killing former Green Beret

Unlawful Command Influence.

Inside the fragile partnership between US troops and Taliban fighters in Kabul
Afghanistan War

Inside the fragile partnership between US troops and Taliban fighters in Kabul

"[W]e would be able to kill more of them than they could ever hope to kill of us."

Taliban training video
Afghanistan War

There is finally video evidence that US-trained Afghan soldiers may be fighting for the Taliban

“What you’re seeing is individual movement tactics and team-level small unit tactics."

Everything wrong with the Russian military’s ‘special tactical exercise’ propaganda video
Russia

Everything wrong with the Russian military’s ‘special tactical exercise’ propaganda video

Not today, Ivan.

‘McLovin’ and ‘Fat Thor’ — Air Force pilot brings goofy callsigns to life with custom helmet decals
Air Force

‘McLovin’ and ‘Fat Thor’ — Air Force pilot brings goofy callsigns to life with custom helmet decals

"They’re almost like people’s own personal murals."

kabul airport evacuation
Afghanistan War

Troops knew ‘an attack was coming’ at Kabul airport but their hands were tied, investigation reveals

'If you had been there, you would have seen that an attack was coming.'

‘Diplomacy failed,’ ‘bye Felicia,’ and 27 other incredible tank names
Mandatory Fun

‘Diplomacy failed,’ ‘bye Felicia,’ and 27 other incredible tank names

Tanks for the laughs!

‘I don’t leave until they all leave’ — This Marine vet has seen off and welcomed home soldiers from combat for decades
Marine Corps

‘I don’t leave until they all leave’ — This Marine vet has seen off and welcomed home soldiers from combat for decades

"You’ve got some young kids that are scared to go … We take care of them."

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Air Force

Air Force policies are driving airmen to take their own lives

There are multiple disincentives and penalties written into Air Force policies making it more difficult to seek mental health treatment.

An Army officer may have nuked his career with a single tweet
Army

An Army officer may have nuked his career with a single tweet

'The command is looking into it and will take appropriate action as required.'

Navy Seabees
Navy

Navy fires entire command team of East Coast ‘Seabee’ battalion

The CO, XO, and the battalion's command master chief were relieved “due to loss of confidence in their abilities to effectively perform their leadership roles.”

bloodnado
Mandatory Fun

‘Bloodnado 2022’ is the name of a real military exercise in North Carolina

Expect the unexpected!

Pizza and prayers: How Army paratroopers prepare to jump out of a plane at night
Army

Pizza and prayers: How Army paratroopers prepare to jump out of a plane at night

“This is my 25th jump and I’m still nervous about it.” 

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Russia

Appease Mint? Ben & Jerry’s criticizes US military response to Ukraine-Russia crisis

Pretty sure this means they won't be releasing a Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum Pistachio ice cream anytime soon.

Navy SEAL hell week
Navy

Navy identifies SEAL trainee who died hours after completing ‘Hell Week’

Rest in peace.

336th fighter squadron
Air Force

Why these Air Force fighter pilots wear bright yellow helmets

"Your color is who you are."

The tragic story of the Marine infantry company that became the hardest hit unit of the Iraq War
Marine Corps

The tragic story of the Marine infantry company that became the hardest hit unit of the Iraq War

'They Called Us Lucky' is at its best when it focuses on the events in Iraq and their immediate consequences for the lives of those involved.