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Watch these US soldiers retreat from the raccoon insurgent that commandeered their Stryker
News

Watch these US soldiers retreat from the raccoon insurgent that commandeered their Stryker

What was the plan here, fellas?

retreat hell
News

‘Retreat? Hell! We just got here!’ is 103 years old and still badass

The French didn't agree with the sentiment.

This photo sure makes it look like the US Army is part of the Rebel Alliance
News

This photo sure makes it look like the US Army is part of the Rebel Alliance

In a Galaxy — err, I mean, on a military base far, far away...

Pentagon shrugs after Michael Flynn apparently calls for military coup
News

Pentagon shrugs after Michael Flynn apparently calls for military coup

Everything is fine.

Veterans suffer hearing loss at a higher rate than their peers
Military Life

Veterans suffer hearing loss at a higher rate than their peers

Nearly four times as much.

Army officer running for Congress under investigation after questioning whether ‘sleepy guy’ Biden is president
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Army officer running for Congress under investigation after questioning whether ‘sleepy guy’ Biden is president

Stovall also conducted a campaign interview in uniform.

Oops: US soldiers accidentally invade a factory in Bulgaria during training exercise
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Oops: US soldiers accidentally invade a factory in Bulgaria during training exercise

Bulgarian Dawn.

The Navy is missing your pissing: Sailors are now back to regular drug testing
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The Navy is missing your pissing: Sailors are now back to regular drug testing

When 'puff, puff, pass' becomes 'puff, puff, piss.'

Secretary Robert Wilkie called an allegation of sexual assault at the VA ‘unsubstantiated.’ Investigators say it’s not.
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Secretary Robert Wilkie called an allegation of sexual assault at the VA ‘unsubstantiated.’ Investigators say it’s not.

"Reaching a decision to close the investigation with no criminal charges does not mean that the underlying allegation is unsubstantiated."

Is the new M60E6 machine gun better than the M240?
Tech & Tactics

Is the new M60E6 machine gun better than the M240?

This Memorial Day, I’m thinking of the wounded US Marine I couldn’t save
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This Memorial Day, I’m thinking of the wounded US Marine I couldn’t save

“At least he could have his guys with him when he dies,” I said.

Michelle Black
News

How I learned my Green Beret husband was killed in the Niger ambush

“That was Bryan,” I said, my voice shaking. “Bryan was there. That’s his group.”

Women Veterans Find Success In Tech Roles At Verizon
Military Life

Women Veterans Find Success In Tech Roles At Verizon

How virtual reality can make an impact on treating PTSD
Military Life

How virtual reality can make an impact on treating PTSD

This immersive VR experience has proven extremely successful.

A group fighting against toxic exposure.
News

A group fighting against toxic exposure.

Helping injured veterans find their next mission
Military Life

Helping injured veterans find their next mission

Verizon recognizes the value of veterans
Military Life

Verizon recognizes the value of veterans

Verizon values leadership, motivation, self-discipline, and hard work — all characteristics that veterans bring to the table.

I’ll never forget how we honored our fallen heroes on Memorial Day in Baghdad
History

I’ll never forget how we honored our fallen heroes on Memorial Day in Baghdad

Memorial Day in combat has a different purpose.

I’ll never forget the Marine memorial ceremonies I attended in Fallujah
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I’ll never forget the Marine memorial ceremonies I attended in Fallujah

"Like many military veterans, Memorial Day is not abstract to me. It is personal; a moment when we remember our friends."

Memorial Day doesn’t need to be treated as a national military funeral
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Memorial Day doesn’t need to be treated as a national military funeral

"Don’t be ashamed to have a good time this Memorial Day — that’s part of the gift that’s been bestowed to you"