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Air Force

Air Force policies are driving airmen to take their own lives

There are multiple disincentives and penalties written into Air Force policies making it more difficult to seek mental health treatment.

An Army officer may have nuked his career with a single tweet
Army

An Army officer may have nuked his career with a single tweet

'The command is looking into it and will take appropriate action as required.'

Navy Seabees
Navy

Navy fires entire command team of East Coast ‘Seabee’ battalion

The CO, XO, and the battalion's command master chief were relieved “due to loss of confidence in their abilities to effectively perform their leadership roles.”

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Mandatory Fun

‘Bloodnado 2022’ is the name of a real military exercise in North Carolina

Expect the unexpected!

Pizza and prayers: How Army paratroopers prepare to jump out of a plane at night
Army

Pizza and prayers: How Army paratroopers prepare to jump out of a plane at night

“This is my 25th jump and I’m still nervous about it.” 

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Russia

Appease Mint? Ben & Jerry’s criticizes US military response to Ukraine-Russia crisis

Pretty sure this means they won't be releasing a Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum Pistachio ice cream anytime soon.

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Navy

Navy identifies SEAL trainee who died hours after completing ‘Hell Week’

Rest in peace.

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Air Force

Why these Air Force fighter pilots wear bright yellow helmets

"Your color is who you are."

The tragic story of the Marine infantry company that became the hardest hit unit of the Iraq War
Marine Corps

The tragic story of the Marine infantry company that became the hardest hit unit of the Iraq War

'They Called Us Lucky' is at its best when it focuses on the events in Iraq and their immediate consequences for the lives of those involved.

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Marine Corps

Investigation reveals how Marines were put in a hellish situation at Abbey Gate

'Based on our investigation, at the tactical level, this was not preventable.'

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Marine Corps

How ‘Starship Troopers’ convinced Jim Mattis to make Marine infantry training more realistic

"Everybody drops and everybody fights."

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Europe

White House on Ukraine and Syria: If you don’t trust us, then f–k you

Well, okay then.

What are the dumbest rules in the military?
Humor

What are the dumbest rules in the military?

Dumb rules and regulations are one of the most enduring traditions in the military.

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Army

We finally have photos showing what the Army’s high-tech goggles can do

Straight outta science fiction.

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Middle East

ISIS leader killed during US special operations raid in Syria

'Last night's operation took a major terrorist leader off the battlefield'

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Fighter Aircraft

Boxer, grunt, flyboy: the wild life of the first Black American combat pilot

You know you've made it when Ernest Hemingway models a character after you.

‘Situational awareness…is your best defense’ — Benghazi contractor Kris Paronto explains his everyday carry
Training

‘Situational awareness…is your best defense’ — Benghazi contractor Kris Paronto explains his everyday carry

"Always smile and be happy and be blessed that we’re in the greatest country in the world."

The ‘Washington Commanders’ is a perfect name for a football team with a history of screwing up
Humor

The ‘Washington Commanders’ is a perfect name for a football team with a history of screwing up

Make sure that Wide Receiver doesn't get lost trying to find his route.

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Marine Corps

4 Marines arrested for allegedly acting like jackasses at the San Diego Zoo

At the San Diego Zoo, the most obnoxious animals are the Marines.

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Russia

These are the US troops rapidly deploying to Europe to counter Russia

"They're going to ensure the robust defense of our NATO allies."