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Why Ramstein Air Base removed photos of the ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag from its social media pages
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Why Ramstein Air Base removed photos of the ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag from its social media pages

'They were not making or endorsing any political statement or activity.'

marine major
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US Marine officer arrested for assaulting federal officer at Jan. 6 Capitol riots [Updated]

He's stationed in Quantico, Virginia.

Badass Air Force pilot recognized for belly-landing an A-10 with canopy ripped off
News

Badass Air Force pilot recognized for belly-landing an A-10 with canopy ripped off

“I guess I was nervous the whole time, but I didn’t have time to think about being nervous."

Here’s How Top Military Leaders Have Described US ‘Progress’ In Afghanistan Over The Last Decade
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Here’s How Top Military Leaders Have Described US ‘Progress’ In Afghanistan Over The Last Decade

An A-10 pilot walked away unharmed after an emergency belly landing at Moody AFB
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An A-10 pilot walked away unharmed after an emergency belly landing at Moody AFB

The pilot declared an in-flight emergency before bringing the plane down without landing gear, Moody Air Force Base officials said

National Guard soldiers stand in formation.
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Sexual assault reports increase again despite Pentagon urging troops to not assault each other

“These are assaults. These are blue on blue assaults."

How to dress like you ‘wanted to join the military, but…’
Culture

How to dress like you ‘wanted to join the military, but…’

We've got everything you need to help land you in crushing debt as you spend huge wads of cash flaunting your almost service.

‘It got stupid’ and the many other reasons troops chose to leave the military
Military Life

‘It got stupid’ and the many other reasons troops chose to leave the military

“I stopped feeling like I mattered. Like what I was doing was insignificant."

This photo of Marine recruits on their first day at boot camp is begging for a caption contest
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This photo of Marine recruits on their first day at boot camp is begging for a caption contest

"How's anyone gonna see my war face if I'm wearing a mask?"

The Air Force is using virtual reality to teach airmen how to… paint
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The Air Force is using virtual reality to teach airmen how to… paint

This gives us unlimited hours of practice without spending money on materials and exposing students to hazards.”

Doxxed Army leaders, spokesmen with no plan, and other details from the latest report on Vanessa Guillén’s disappearance
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Doxxed Army leaders, spokesmen with no plan, and other details from the latest report on Vanessa Guillén’s disappearance

“I think by that point, it went about as well as it could be expected which is to say it was a train wreck."

‘That place is a dumpster fire’ — Inside the Air Force’s dilapidated Reaper school, which won’t be fixed anytime soon
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‘That place is a dumpster fire’ — Inside the Air Force’s dilapidated Reaper school, which won’t be fixed anytime soon

"They have a massive workload in a condemned building and instruction quality suffers because they are exhausted.”

‘You’re ridiculous!’ — Lawmakers yell at Trump’s last defense secretary during hearing on Jan. 6 Capitol riots
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‘You’re ridiculous!’ — Lawmakers yell at Trump’s last defense secretary during hearing on Jan. 6 Capitol riots

Loud noises!

The Defense Travel System’s days are numbered. Here’s why it sucks
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The Defense Travel System’s days are numbered. Here’s why it sucks

Finding people with DTS horror stories to tell was not difficult.

Rejoice! The Pentagon Is Finally Ridding Itself Of The Horrendous Defense Travel System
News

Rejoice! The Pentagon Is Finally Ridding Itself Of The Horrendous Defense Travel System

This VR tour takes you into the trenches of WWI, but stops short of leaving you ‘fully traumatized’
History

This VR tour takes you into the trenches of WWI, but stops short of leaving you ‘fully traumatized’

"We got it as close as we could without people leaving this thing fully traumatized.”

The 5 Biggest Mistakes Service Members Make With Their Money
Military Life

The 5 Biggest Mistakes Service Members Make With Their Money

8 Ways To Be Financially Prepared For Civilian Life
Military Life

8 Ways To Be Financially Prepared For Civilian Life

3 Ways To Be Financially Prepared When You Retire
Military Life

3 Ways To Be Financially Prepared When You Retire

Here’s What You Need To Know About VA Home Loans
Military Life

Here’s What You Need To Know About VA Home Loans