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You moved. Now what?

You moved. Now what?

The excitement and stress of moving to a new duty station are enough to make even the most seasoned service member forget what needs to happen after they in-process.

Even the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy has a shitty VA
Culture

Even the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy has a shitty VA

Thank clones for their service.

Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System
Europe

Why Ukraine is pleading with the US for rocket artillery

"You just don’t want to be slugging it out via tube artillery."

Josh Biggers stands in front of a train.
Army

What an Army train conductor wants people to know about his job

The most literal military TRAINing.

Marine pilot awarded for harrowing landing after mid-air collision takes out two engines
Marine Corps

Marine pilot awarded for harrowing landing after mid-air collision takes out two engines

Only two engines? No problem.

This Marine survived a sniper shot to the head in Iraq. He spent the rest of his life fighting for others
Marine Corps

This Marine survived a sniper shot to the head in Iraq. He spent the rest of his life fighting for others

He was a war hero revered by audiences and U.S. Presidents alike. 

How I found meaning in Memorial Day over coffee with a Russian
Russia

How I found meaning in Memorial Day over coffee with a Russian

No matter the war we honor the fallen just the same. 

Memorial Day means remembering those we lost and learning from their sacrifice
Opinion

Memorial Day means remembering those we lost and learning from their sacrifice

If we fail to remember the fallen, then we'll fail to remember the lessons they taught us in life, and in death.

U.S. weighing whether or not to send new missile systems to Ukraine
Europe

U.S. weighing whether or not to send new missile systems to Ukraine

Kyiv is asking for Multiple Launch Rocket Systems to help in fighting in the Donbas region.

maverick inverted
Navy

Yes, the Navy is trying to recruit at ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ screenings

It is happening again.

What Gold Star families wished everyone knew about Memorial Day
Opinion

What Gold Star families wished everyone knew about Memorial Day

It can be jarring to be a Gold Star family member and see so much messaging that is disconnected from the meaning of the holiday.

‘Devotion’ trailer teases the story of a Medal of Honor recipient who tried to save his wingman in the Korean War
Korean War

‘Devotion’ trailer teases the story of a Medal of Honor recipient who tried to save his wingman in the Korean War

The film focuses on the life of the first African-American naval aviator.

As cases surge in the U.S., Army units in South Korea are commended for fighting COVID
Army

As cases surge in the U.S., Army units in South Korea are commended for fighting COVID

The award comes as the Army reports more mandatory separations for soldiers refusing the COVID vaccine.

Marine caught with ‘several’ ducks after negligent discharge prompts barracks search
Marine Corps

Marine caught with ‘several’ ducks after negligent discharge prompts barracks search

Fowl play?

Littoral Combat Ships
Navy

The Navy might have a garage sale for the Littoral Combat Ships they just built but don’t want

You get an LCS, and you get an LCS, and YOU get an LCS!

US Army Forces Patrol in Hurriyah Area of Baghdad
News

Why are Americans forced to feel the same fear that I did as a soldier in Iraq?

We shouldn't have to live like we are deployed in a combat zone.

From George Floyd protests to Jan. 6 riots: What one Army National Guardsman saw as America burned
Army

From George Floyd protests to Jan. 6 riots: What one Army National Guardsman saw as America burned

We served and walked in the halls of our country’s history, and now have become a part of that history.

Ukraine artillery
Russia

How Ukraine is using artillery to stop Russian forces in their tracks

“The fight is really shaped by artillery in this phase.”

Nearly 80 years after the end of World War II, we are still bringing home our fallen
World War II

Nearly 80 years after the end of World War II, we are still bringing home our fallen

The possible remains of one World War II airman were recently discovered in Thailand and returned for identification.

The medal of honor in a person's hand.
Past Conflicts

How nearly 900 soldiers from Maine earned — and lost — the Medal of Honor

The actual medals have disappeared.