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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.'

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Army

Army spouse uses $30 device to track down shady moving truck driver

Promote ahead of peers.

Judge orders man convicted of sexual assault to join the military or go to jail
Active Duty

Judge orders man convicted of sexual assault to join the military or go to jail

"If you don't enroll in 30 days, you can report to the Franklin County Regional Jail."

Russian citizens evacuated from Kazakhstan
Russia

Russian troops are battle-hardened but Ukraine would be their biggest test in decades

'I think it is a combat experienced force; but it’s not a combat-tested force.'

Navy Rear Adm. Blake Converse
Navy

Navy’s toxic water crisis in Hawaii may be related to a fuel leak from 8 months ago

“So far, I’m coming away from this with more questions than answers."

marine recruit training parris island, south carolina
Opinion

A few good women: Why the Marine Corps must do more to keep its best female Marines in uniform

The Corps cannot afford to continue to lose highly-qualified Marines.

defense secretary lloyd austin and general mark milley
Joining the Military

How do extremists get in the military? The Pentagon wants to find out

The review of recruiting policies was announced this week by the Inspector General's office

Norway is making troops turn in their used underwear to give to new recruits
Europe

Norway is making troops turn in their used underwear to give to new recruits

Norwegian soldiers may want to consider going commando

b-52 barksdale air force base
Air Force

‘Y’all know an undertaker?’ — How the Air Force foiled a half-baked murder plot in Louisiana

“Do you know a hitman or something … And yes I’m serious.”

These soldiers cleared a path through 145 unexploded artillery rounds so senior officials could visit a building
Army

These soldiers cleared a path through 145 unexploded artillery rounds so senior officials could visit a building

That's a lot of ordnance to reach Fort Sill's well known Blockhouse.

Iraq drone attack
Drones

A shadowy drone force keeps attacking US troops

U.S. troops in Iraq have already come under attack by drones three times so far this year

That time Bob Saget roasted the US military on ‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’
Entertainment

That time Bob Saget roasted the US military on ‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’

“He was everything to us and we want you to know how much he loved his fans."

Army Capt. Alan Kennedy
Army

An Army captain fought his chain of command for a year over his free speech rights and won

The National Guard issued Capt. Alan Kennedy a reprimand when he wrote about attending a demonstration in 2020. Now it's been overturned.

SFC Rob Nicoson
Army

Soldier exonerated of misconduct charges stemming from mysterious Syria gunfight

“Sergeant First Class Nicoson, and his family, continue to be humbled and thankful to those that have supported him and stood by his side."