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This might replace the hot, uncomfortable helmet Air Force pilots have worn since the 1980s
Air Force

This might replace the hot, uncomfortable helmet Air Force pilots have worn since the 1980s

"Finally we have a modern helmet to go with these modern fighters."

The story of Kilroy, and why he was there
World War II

The story of Kilroy, and why he was there

The iconic phrase, “Kilroy was here”, usually accompanied by a cartoon drawing of a bald man with fingers peeking over the horizon, has become forever associated with American GIs.

Americans used to trust the military more than the rest of the government, but now even that’s fading
United States

Americans used to trust the military more than the rest of the government, but now even that’s fading

Americans are increasingly viewing the military — as an institution — through the lens of partisan politics.

Inside the ‘highly suspicious’ veterans charity that celebrities love and ex-employees can’t stand
Veterans

Inside the ‘highly suspicious’ veterans charity that celebrities love and ex-employees can’t stand

“After working there for six months, I still don’t know what the non-profit does to help veterans,” one former employee said.

Two of the Air Force’s elite commandos are trying to earn a spot in the 2022 Olympics
Air Force

Two of the Air Force’s elite commandos are trying to earn a spot in the 2022 Olympics

"It’s like a fast-moving jet with a monkey at the controls while getting in a fight with Mike Tyson."

enlisted pilots 2
Air Force

Air Force opens door for select few from the enlisted ranks to become officers

"Our concern with that memo is making sure we’re taking care of our people."

Marine recruiter arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two women in Ohio
Marine Corps

Marine recruiter arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two women in Ohio

'Marines are held to a high standard and are expected to uphold them at all times.'

The Navy doesn’t know why the water on a major base smells like fuel and has no idea when it’ll be fixed
Navy

The Navy doesn’t know why the water on a major base smells like fuel and has no idea when it’ll be fixed

"[W]e did not have any testing that has revealed a source of the smell."

Military pilots explain why that footage of Army helos zipping over a crowded stadium is safer than it looks
Army

Military pilots explain why that footage of Army helos zipping over a crowded stadium is safer than it looks

“As a helo pilot I get a nosebleed above 500 feet."

Pentagon to Oklahoma National Guard troops: No vaccine, no paycheck
National Guard

Pentagon to Oklahoma National Guard troops: No vaccine, no paycheck

Cash Rules Everything Around Me.

National Guard soldier missing for over a month has been found safe
National Guard

National Guard soldier missing for over a month has been found safe

“We are relieved to hear today Spc. Michaela Nelson had been found."

‘Michaela, we want you to come home’ — Family pleads for information on soldier missing for over a month
Army

‘Michaela, we want you to come home’ — Family pleads for information on soldier missing for over a month

“We love you, we want to help you in any way we can."

The US practiced striking a ‘peer adversary’ in the Pacific that sounds a whole lot like China
China

The US practiced striking a ‘peer adversary’ in the Pacific that sounds a whole lot like China

“This was extremely valuable."

China’s biggest movie is about how a US Marine division held off 12 Chinese divisions
Marine Corps

China’s biggest movie is about how a US Marine division held off 12 Chinese divisions

As if 'The Hurt Locker' wasn't bad enough.

You can actually buy MRE toilet paper, but why the hell would you?
Tactics

You can actually buy MRE toilet paper, but why the hell would you?

If it was between MRE toilet paper and sandpaper, I’d strongly consider using sandpaper. At least it won’t rip.

Disney challenge coins are real. Here’s the story behind them
Entertainment

Disney challenge coins are real. Here’s the story behind them

Turns out that Disney challenge coins are, in fact, a real thing.

Soldier risks career to donate kidney to retired buddy
Army

Soldier risks career to donate kidney to retired buddy

"Hey bro, what's up with this looking to give me a kidney?"

USS Essex operations sailor navigation
Navy

The Navy is testing a GPS-like device that doesn’t require satellites

“The future is extremely bright for this line of research."

‘They saved our marriage’ — This is what happens when Army leaders actually put people first
Army

‘They saved our marriage’ — This is what happens when Army leaders actually put people first

“I’m always trying to give back to this unit that has given me my marriage.”

Pentagon silent on whether UFO tracking officials will wear black suits, sunglasses
United States

Pentagon silent on whether UFO tracking officials will wear black suits, sunglasses

So don't fear us, cheer us. If you ever get near us, don't jeer us, we're fearless.