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The legendary pistol that fought on both sides of WWII is back from the dead — and looking better than ever
Navy

The legendary pistol that fought on both sides of WWII is back from the dead — and looking better than ever

Hi-Power, meet the High Power.

air force coverall
Air Force

Air Force maintainers are getting new ‘janitor grey’ coveralls

"If I were to puke and make that color into an MDU that would be it."

2 Marines killed, 17 injured in vehicle rollover near Camp Lejeune
Marine Corps

2 Marines killed, 17 injured in vehicle rollover near Camp Lejeune

Emergency personnel are on the scene.

Abandoned Air Force base with underground tunnels posted for sale on Facebook
Air Force

Abandoned Air Force base with underground tunnels posted for sale on Facebook

A small police call of the property may be required

2nd Battalion 3rd Marine Regiment
Marine Corps

Marine Corps says goodbye to its ‘Island Warrior’ infantry battalion after 80 years

"It is still hard to say goodbye to a unit that has so completely defined the experience of being a Marine."

smedley butler
Marine Corps

The wild story of Marine legend Smedley Butler that you won’t hear at boot camp

He was known nationally by his many nicknames: “The Fighting Hell-Devil Marine,” “Old Gimlet Eye,” “The Leatherneck’s Friend,” and “The Fighting Quaker.” 

air force bronze star
Air Force

Air Force awards Bronze Star to captain who managed airfield during chaotic Kabul evacuation

"We controlled the busiest and most dangerous piece of sky in the world."

viral marine
Marine Corps

A Marine was asked ‘how many people have you killed?’ His response was perfect

Fun times to be found on Hinge

Fox News’ Laura Ingraham appears delighted that Gen. Mark Milley has COVID-19
Army

Fox News’ Laura Ingraham appears delighted that Gen. Mark Milley has COVID-19

'Our favorite Mark Milley.'

Three dozen military veterans in Congress voted against expanding GI Bill benefits
United States

Three dozen military veterans in Congress voted against expanding GI Bill benefits

The new bill would expand GI Bill benefits to National Guard and Reserve members.

army drill sergeant
Air Force

‘I’m going to hang your ass’ — Army vet allegedly threatens Air Force agent investigating him

"Don’t you ever f--king think you can out smart a f--king tank commander."

How a single New Year’s Day firefight in Afghanistan unraveled a Hollywood vision of war
Afghanistan War

How a single New Year’s Day firefight in Afghanistan unraveled a Hollywood vision of war

A childhood filled with movies on the glory of war confronts reality in an Afghanistan firefight.

Enhanced Night Vision in Eyeglass Form
United States

The Pentagon wants next-generation night vision that can be worn like sunglasses

The night vision glasses would be smaller and more powerful than the optics troops have now.

The Navy’s still looking for the best use of its ‘little crappy ships’
Navy

The Navy’s still looking for the best use of its ‘little crappy ships’

So, it's asking commanders what they want to do with it

air force special tactics
Air Force

Air Force’s botched integration of women in special ops ignites firestorm of controversy

“This will just divide the career field."

The Army has punished 3,000 soldiers for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine
Army

The Army has punished 3,000 soldiers for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine

Mandatory separations are expected to begin this month.

covid-19 vaccine
Marine Corps

Marine Corps grants US military’s first ever religious exemptions for the COVID-19 vaccine

So far, 2 out of 13,763 requests for religious exemptions have been granted.

The military is not a substitute for prison time
Active Duty

The military is not a substitute for prison time

It's time to retire an old myth.

Army offers new recruits big $50,000 bonus to blow on irresponsible sh-t
Army

Army offers new recruits big $50,000 bonus to blow on irresponsible sh-t

“You know how many [Camaros] and Mustangs are gonna be bought in Columbus, GA?”

Special Forces
Army

Green Beret allowed to retire after sexually assaulting woman in Thailand

'I should be safe working with them.'