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Navy SEAL dies following training accident in Virginia Beach
Navy

Navy SEAL dies following training accident in Virginia Beach

The SEAL Team 8 member was injured on Dec. 4.

Florida National Guard troops are somehow caught up in Russia’s showdown with Ukraine
Army

Florida National Guard troops are somehow caught up in Russia’s showdown with Ukraine

Red Storm Rising.

Video captures ‘oh sh-t’ moment of Army paratrooper’s reserve parachute opening at last possible second
Army

Video captures ‘oh sh-t’ moment of Army paratrooper’s reserve parachute opening at last possible second

Max pucker factor.

No, an Army specialist did not purposefully mis-translate a public affairs post to say ‘Eat my ass’
Mandatory Fun

No, an Army specialist did not purposefully mis-translate a public affairs post to say ‘Eat my ass’

"[I]n the absence of new facts, this does not seem to be an accurate report.” 

What it was really like to be attacked at Pearl Harbor, according to survivors
World War II

What it was really like to be attacked at Pearl Harbor, according to survivors

"We took off, I had the rear turret gun. I remember how scared I was."

delta force hostage rescue
Rescue

This is how to rescue a hostage from terrorists in under a minute

They "cleared a house they had never been in before in under 40 seconds,” one former Green Beret said. “It’s crazy.”

Former DC Guard colonel accuses Army generals of pushing ‘propaganda’ Jan. 6 timeline
Army

Former DC Guard colonel accuses Army generals of pushing ‘propaganda’ Jan. 6 timeline

The Army said they "stand by all testimony and facts provided to date."

This storied Army unit owes its name to the late Sen. Bob Dole
Army

This storied Army unit owes its name to the late Sen. Bob Dole

"Is there any reason that it cannot be known as the ‘10th Mountain Division’ rather than the ‘10th Division’"

The Air Force is testing a new device that will make peeing less dangerous for fighter pilots
Air Force

The Air Force is testing a new device that will make peeing less dangerous for fighter pilots

"There have actually been times when I was unstrapped and unzipped and I get a radio call to respond to a ‘troops in contact.'"

Nobody actually cares about the Army-Navy football game
Opinion

Nobody actually cares about the Army-Navy football game

'There is not a single active duty enlisted Marine that gives a shit about Army/Navy football games.'

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.