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Air Force officer invents low-tech body armor cooling system to help you chill out
“It feels like an iceberg’s right on my back."

Why the woobie is the greatest military invention ever fielded
Why the poncho liner, or woobie as it's affectionally known, is the single greatest piece of military gear ever fielded.

Meet the airman who got a surprise promotion from the Air Force’s top enlisted leader
"I am extremely happy and grateful that I got to find out this way," the airman said.

The reflective belt: an icon of the Global War On Terror
How can such a small thing bring about so much anger?

US troops in Iraq have come under attack every day this week
Two U.S. service members were injured in the most recent attack.

Marines are finally getting the grenade launcher that civilians have rocked in ‘Battlefield’ for a decade
After years of testing, the Marine Corps is poised to field the M320A1 grenade launcher to infantry squads as a replacement for the underslung M203, the latest much-needed update to the service's Vietnam-era arsenal in pursuit of delicious lethality

Staying connected after service
Zachary Bell and Jay Blancas never intended to be a voice for the military and veteran communities.

7 things you need to do before leaving the military
Facing the next chapter in your life after the military can feel daunting when you think about everything you need to accomplish before joining the civilian ranks

Meet the 20 American soldiers hoping to bring home the gold in the Summer Olympics
"Anything can happen in this sport."

The US military needs to burn down its zero-tolerance weed policy
It’s time to reform the zero-tolerance policy for marijuana use in the military.

The Air Force wants to make its first new pistol in 35 years even smaller than it already is
Pocket-sized pistol popping

‘Independence Day’ gave us the greatest presidential address in recent history
"We will not go quietly into the night! We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive!"

How would the US military really fare against the aliens of ‘Independence Day’?
'It would be like the Roman Empire fighting the US military today.'

Why the Air Force will allow airmen to walk instead of run on their fitness tests
"More testing options will put flexibility in the hands of our Airmen – where it belongs."