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Evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport
Afghanistan

A Taliban leader offered the US control of Kabul during the evacuation. Here’s why a top US general said no

'It wasn’t a serious offer.'

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Army

Legion of the damned: Inside Ukraine’s army of misfits, veterans, and war tourists in the fight against Russia

Every war has its own dynamics which can be equally lethal to veterans and beginners if not properly understood. 

The Space Force wants to try ditching physical fitness tests for a year
Space Force

The Space Force wants to try ditching physical fitness tests for a year

Just remember to get those steps in.

fan yang
Navy

Navy officer sentenced to 4 years in prison for selling guns to Chinese national

“This case is about more than federal firearms law."

Ukraine
Europe

US veterans tell us why they are traveling thousands of miles to help in Ukraine

"I pray they never have to utilize anything we worked on with them, but if the war comes to Lviv, they'll be ready."

The Pentagon is saying diddly squat about what thousands of extra US troops are doing in Europe
Europe

The Pentagon is saying diddly squat about what thousands of extra US troops are doing in Europe

“It’s kind of stupid that we can’t just be honest about what we’re doing.”

Cashe Muphy Walker composite
Army

Alwyn Cashe, Audie Murphy, Mary Walker among choices to replace bases named after Confederates

The list includes the names of 87 Americans who served bravely and honorably.

Set Your Future Up For Success: Save & Invest

Set Your Future Up For Success: Save & Invest

Finding a balance between saving and investing your money can help you build a stronger financial future, no matter what your goals are.

Virginia Hall OSS
World War II

Meet the Allies’ most dangerous spy in France during World War II

For almost three years, she operated in France, evading detection and organizing resistance against Nazi occupiers

russian air force pilot
Russia

Why the skies over Ukraine have proven so deadly for Russian pilots

"The VKS is simply never meant to fight the way Western air forces do.”

Switchblade drone
Europe

US sending suicide drones, grenade launchers, and thousands of anti-tank weapons to Ukraine

'More will be coming'

‘We are disposable’ — Sexual assault survivor blasts Air Force after convicted offender allowed to retire
Air Force

‘We are disposable’ — Sexual assault survivor blasts Air Force after convicted offender allowed to retire

“You just showed every predator in the DoD that it is honorable to sexually harass and assault Airmen.”

Watch the emotional video Ukraine’s president showed Congress in a plea for more help
Europe

Watch the emotional video Ukraine’s president showed Congress in a plea for more help

"Russia has turned the Ukrainian sky into a source of death for thousands of people.” 

ground mobility vehicle
Army

Army Special Forces team takes part in legendary race through the Nevada desert

"These vehicles are not built as race vehicles, they are not built for speed."

Molotov cocktail Legos
Europe

These Molotov cocktail Legos raised more than $16,000 for medical aid to Ukraine

This set is probably not best for ages 4 and up

Russian logistics are so bad, its military is begging China for MREs
China

Russian logistics are so bad, its military is begging China for MREs

“The Russian military is not as good as we thought it was."

Sarah Cavanaugh
Marine Corps

Woman accused of stolen valor charged with defrauding $250,000 from veteran charities

'We wasted time on this fucking asshole,' one nonprofit leader said.

captain christopher adams
Air Force

Air Force pilot recognized 26 years after heroic sacrifice during terrorist attack

“When he came into my room, Chris saved my life."

‘A catastrophic kill’ — Experts break down armored combat seen through the sights of a Ukrainian vehicle
Warfare

‘A catastrophic kill’ — Experts break down armored combat seen through the sights of a Ukrainian vehicle

This isn't something you see every day.

china special operations
China

What the war in Ukraine says about the future of China and Taiwan

It is still too early to determine all of the lessons China and Taiwan can learn from the conflict, but some are starting to become apparent to experts.