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Thousands of ISIS fighters surrender following US strikes on Syria prison uprising
Iraq War

Thousands of ISIS fighters surrender following US strikes on Syria prison uprising

The attack was the largest by ISIS since 2019

Army command leadership
Army

How being passed over for command taught this Army officer to lead

“That’s a jagged pill to try to swallow, to think of yourself as being somebody who’s toxic.”

Who are the ‘Island Boys’ and why do US troops keep paying them for military shoutout videos?
Mandatory Fun

Who are the ‘Island Boys’ and why do US troops keep paying them for military shoutout videos?

"Shout-out to the free world"

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Navy

‘My only regret is not doing more’ — Why I reported Eddie Gallagher for war crimes

"Not a single one of us could have imagined that we would have to report a friend and mentor."

7 sailors injured after ‘landing mishap’ leads F-35 pilot to eject
Fighter Aircraft

7 sailors injured after ‘landing mishap’ leads F-35 pilot to eject

The incident was reported aboard the USS Carl Vinson

Patrick Donahoe
Army

Army general says scammer impersonated him on Facebook but didn’t ‘violate their community standards’

Turns out the commander of the Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence is not from Syria.

us vehicles syria
Air Force

US launches strikes on Syrian prison captured by ISIS

U.S. forces spent the weekend reinforcing an ongoing battle to recapture a prison in northern Syria that was attacked by Islamic State group fighters. 

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Air Force

What’s Next In War: US military weapons, gear and tech in 2022

Autonomous drones, laser weapons, and goggles that can see through vehicles, oh my.

A British soldier reportedly tried to get high off shoe polish. He started a barracks fire instead
Europe

A British soldier reportedly tried to get high off shoe polish. He started a barracks fire instead

“Lance Cpl. Thomas then went upstairs and didn't report the fire.”

Marines razor bumps no shave chit
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps will stop punishing Marines who can’t shave due to painful razor bumps

Someone tell the 1st Sgt.

2 firearms companies are teaming up to make the ‘Halo’ arsenal a reality
Guns

2 firearms companies are teaming up to make the ‘Halo’ arsenal a reality

Meet the X4 Fire Control System.

Army investigating Fort Hood soldier for mocking sexual harassment in TikTok video
Army

Army investigating Fort Hood soldier for mocking sexual harassment in TikTok video

"I posted it and I wasn’t thinking.” 

Lance Cpl. Jonathan E. Gierke and Pfc. Zachary W. Riffle
Marine Corps

Marine Corps identifies 2 Marines killed in truck rollover in North Carolina

Rest in peace.

national guard substitute teachers
National Guard

What the daily schedule of a National Guard substitute teacher probably looks like

Allow me to orientate you to this algebra equation on this here blackboard.

This might be the Army’s next M240 suppressor of choice
Army

This might be the Army’s next M240 suppressor of choice

“It’s a total game-changer for battlefield communications.”

air force squadron patch
Air Force

The story behind one of the most bizarre squadron emblems in the Air Force

Fangs out!

military pilot callsigns
Air Force

‘Sidewalk,’ ‘Terminally Stupid,’ and ‘Meatloaf’ — How military pilots get their call signs

“Most are based on the pilot screwing something up.'

madison cawthorn veterans affairs toxic exposure cleaning gun firearm
United States

Rep. Madison Cawthorn decided that a hearing on burn pits was a good time to clean his firearm

When asked about it his spokesman reportedly said, "What could possibly be more patriotic than guns and veterans?”

Marine Corps King Stallion
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps is officially flying its ‘most powerful’ helicopter ever

The new helicopter can haul almost three times the weight of the current fleet.

army enrique roman martinez beheading case
Army

A soldier was beheaded at Fort Bragg. Over a year later, the Army still doesn’t know why

The case of Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez "remains unsolved."