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U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Aaron M. Henson, a combat correspondent with the Public Affairs Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, conducts a functions check on his M50 field protective mask during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense training before entering the gas chamber at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 23, 2017. The training ensures every Marine understands the risks associated with a toxic environment and familiarizes them with the M50 field protective mask. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)
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The Army is training the first batch of Space Marines

This is how baby Space Marines are made.

Trailblazing WWII battalion of Black women could soon receive congressional honor
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Trailblazing WWII battalion of Black women could soon receive congressional honor

“We never got a parade. We just went home to our families.”

From the Halls of Montezuma to infinity and beyond: now introducing Space Marines
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From the Halls of Montezuma to infinity and beyond: now introducing Space Marines

"SPACE MARINES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

What we know about that viral video of an airman smashing a car window
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What we know about that viral video of an airman smashing a car window

“It’s on body camera. Congratulations.”

The Army is investigating a married officer accused of faking deployments and awards amid affairs with several women
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The Army is investigating a married officer accused of faking deployments and awards amid affairs with several women

"He creates all these imaginary traumas to cloak his lies in.”

This is a real slide from an Air Force brief on the real threat of incels
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This is a real slide from an Air Force brief on the real threat of incels

Personnel at Joint Base Andrews were treated to a threat brief regarding an "increase in nationwide activity" by self-described "incels."

Meet the ‘Mad’ Revolutionary War general who inspired this badass A-10 paint job
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Meet the ‘Mad’ Revolutionary War general who inspired this badass A-10 paint job

"A bloody track will mark my setting sun."

Division Sailor Receives Purple Heart Medal
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This may be one of the last Purple Hearts awarded for the US War in Afghanistan

“Many of us had so many close calls. It was just another day in Marjah.”

Longest-serving US commander in Afghanistan steps down amid troop withdrawal
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Longest-serving US commander in Afghanistan steps down amid troop withdrawal

“It’s not the end of the story ... It’s the end of a chapter.”

This Is What Happens When You Try To Rob A Former US Army Paratrooper
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This Is What Happens When You Try To Rob A Former US Army Paratrooper

UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Paratrooper With A Silver Star And 3 Purple Hearts
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UNSUNG HEROES: The Army Paratrooper With A Silver Star And 3 Purple Hearts

The inside story behind the Pentagon’s ill-fated quest for a real-life ‘Iron Man’ suit
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The inside story behind the Pentagon’s ill-fated quest for a real-life ‘Iron Man’ suit

The U.S. military's fascination with the science-fiction future of mechanized warfare stretches back a half-century.

The Navy has a 650-round ammo backpack that looks like it’s straight out of ‘Predator’
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The Navy has a 650-round ammo backpack that looks like it’s straight out of ‘Predator’

The Navy has fielded a 650-round ammo backpack nicknamed 'Avenger' to troops at some point in the last several years.

The Biden administration is still grappling with how and where to evacuate Afghan interpreters
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The Biden administration is still grappling with how and where to evacuate Afghan interpreters

"We have not set a cap, we’ve also not set a floor."

Army chaplain facing court martial over more than a dozen sexual assault charges
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Army chaplain facing court martial over more than a dozen sexual assault charges

He is the second religious leader at Fort Leonard Wood to face chid sex assault charges this year.

The Marines are getting their first new(ish) recoilless rifle in more than 3 decades
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The Marines are getting their first new(ish) recoilless rifle in more than 3 decades

About time!

US withdrawal from Afghanistan will be chaotic and bloody — but it’s the right call
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US withdrawal from Afghanistan will be chaotic and bloody — but it’s the right call

“We’re ending America’s longest war."

Biden: America’s war in Afghanistan isn’t a total failure — yet
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Biden: America’s war in Afghanistan isn’t a total failure — yet

"No 'mission accomplished.'"

Team of Marines deployed to protect US Embassy in Eswatini amid massive unrest
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Team of Marines deployed to protect US Embassy in Eswatini amid massive unrest

The small country in Southern Africa is in turmoil as the continent's last absolute monarch cracks down on pro-democracy protests.

Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, return fire during combat in Marjah, Afghanistan, Feb. 22, 2010. Marines and sailors with 1/6 took part in Operation Moshtarak, the second largest offensive in the history of Operation Enduring Freedom, aimed at wresting the city of Marjah from Taliban control.
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For Those Who Fought In Marjah, It Was More Than Just A Battle