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An ‘SNL’ skit about a new Pentagon weapon is so ridiculous it could be true
Entertainment

An ‘SNL’ skit about a new Pentagon weapon is so ridiculous it could be true

“Not only would Dog Head Man have taken Bin Laden out, he would have eaten him too!”

Mission failure: West Point cadets reportedly abduct the wrong goat in attempt to steal Navy’s mascot
Army

Mission failure: West Point cadets reportedly abduct the wrong goat in attempt to steal Navy’s mascot

They stole "an arthritic, 14-year-old retiree" instead of the Navy's current mascot.

Videos reveal moldy, disgusting Camp Lejeune barracks where Marines are forced to live
Marine Corps

Videos reveal moldy, disgusting Camp Lejeune barracks where Marines are forced to live

“Everyone is well aware of the conditions of the barracks."

The Marine Corps wants junior Marines to have a say in who their leaders are
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps wants junior Marines to have a say in who their leaders are

"Beginning in 2022, we will institute 360-degree feedback for leaders, on a pilot basis."

The Air Force wants to kill a drone that ground commanders say they can’t live without
Air Force

The Air Force wants to kill a drone that ground commanders say they can’t live without

Nothing is cheaper than the Reaper

Why won’t the Marine Corps release public records from Lt. Col. Scheller’s court-martial? [Updated]
Marine Corps

Why won’t the Marine Corps release public records from Lt. Col. Scheller’s court-martial? [Updated]

A letter from the editor of Task & Purpose

marine corps boot camp drill instructor
Marine Corps

Marine Corps plan calls for some future Marines to skip boot camp

Let me see your war face!

Score an iconic Ka-Bar Marine Corps fighting knife for an early Black Friday discount
Marine Corps

Score an iconic Ka-Bar Marine Corps fighting knife for an early Black Friday discount

There are few things more legendary than a Ka-Bar Marine Corps fighting knife — except maybe getting one for this cheap.

Navy lieutenant commander arrested on sex trafficking charges in Virginia
Navy

Navy lieutenant commander arrested on sex trafficking charges in Virginia

“The Navy takes this matter seriously and is fully cooperating with law enforcement."

Bill Murray signed a West Point cadet’s forehead and the video is glorious
Mandatory Fun

Bill Murray signed a West Point cadet’s forehead and the video is glorious

Some Monday morning motivation you didn't know you needed.

Air Force promotes major who doxed an alleged sexual assault survivor
Air Force

Air Force promotes major who doxed an alleged sexual assault survivor

Integrity first.

An Oklahoma Army National Guard soldier at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 17, 2021. (U.S. National Guard photo by Sgt. Anthony Jones)
National Guard

The Pentagon must deal with the Oklahoma National Guard vaccine revolt

'This is Trumpism manifesting itself in the state Guard.'

This is Daniel Inouye, a one-man wrecking crew and the namesake of the Navy’s newest warship
Army

This is Daniel Inouye, a one-man wrecking crew and the namesake of the Navy’s newest warship

He was shot by a sniper, blown up by a grenade, and then shot again, yet somehow he kept going.

They were painted as rogue Green Berets. This is the truth the Pentagon doesn’t want you to hear
Army

They were painted as rogue Green Berets. This is the truth the Pentagon doesn’t want you to hear

“They didn’t care that there was no backup for those boys.” 

Oklahoma National Guards light infantry are the first to attend NTC in 10+ years.
National Guard

Retired National Guard General blasts Oklahoma’s vaccine stance as ‘direct attack’ on military readiness

The governor’s misguided political ploy weakens national security at a time when we can least afford it.

This Army post is honoring three legendary soldiers for their remarkable bravery on the battlefield
Army

This Army post is honoring three legendary soldiers for their remarkable bravery on the battlefield

"[T]ake some time to remember these three incredible Dogface Soldiers."

This airman’s common sense idea made life easier for the most overworked job in the Air Force
Air Force

This airman’s common sense idea made life easier for the most overworked job in the Air Force

"We made our maintainers the priority."

A Texas man conned the Air Force into buying body armor from China that failed ballistic tests
Air Force

A Texas man conned the Air Force into buying body armor from China that failed ballistic tests

Tanner Jackson has pleaded guilty to selling Chinese-made body armor and helmets to the US government.

An Air Force tech sergeant just got married in the back of a C-17 cargo jet
Air Force

An Air Force tech sergeant just got married in the back of a C-17 cargo jet

The Moose and matrimony are a match made in heaven.

The Marine Corps won’t expel all unvaccinated Marines en masse on the Nov. 28 deadline, Navy secretary says
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps won’t expel all unvaccinated Marines en masse on the Nov. 28 deadline, Navy secretary says

'We're just not going to all kick them out on the day of the deadline itself.'