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The Army vowed change after Vanessa Guillén’s murder. One year later, it’s just getting started
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The Army vowed change after Vanessa Guillén’s murder. One year later, it’s just getting started

"I think that the jury’s still out on whether or not there has been a cultural shift at Fort Hood.”

Cop-turned-sailor-turned-nurse saves 2 people with 2 separate organ donations
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Cop-turned-sailor-turned-nurse saves 2 people with 2 separate organ donations

“In the end it’s really just for me: my motto is ‘do good, feel good, repeat.'"

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Inside the Army’s new training program for special operations bomb techs

"It's one of the best programs I've seen in my 17 years in EOD."

These are the rights every military sexual assault survivor needs to know
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These are the rights every military sexual assault survivor needs to know

'Know Your Rights would have been a game-changer for the many victims of military sexual assault I worked with who were failed by the system.'

This is the first general to be court-martialed in Air Force history
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This is the first general to be court-martialed in Air Force history

"This was not a decision made lightly, but I believe it was the right decision.”

Air Force general charged with sexual assault
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Air Force general charged with sexual assault

Maj. Gen. William T. Cooley allegedly made unwanted sexual advances on a female civilian during an off-duty incident on August 12, 2018.

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Marine hospitalized after barracks shooting at Camp Lejeune

The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is investigating.

The War in Afghanistan may be ending, but the Pentagon already has plans to keep fighting there
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The War in Afghanistan may be ending, but the Pentagon already has plans to keep fighting there

Forever War Lite.

Video shows unarmed Marine veteran tased by police in his daughter’s hospital room
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Video shows unarmed Marine veteran tased by police in his daughter’s hospital room

'You guys are out of control'

‘It’s like our warpaint’— Why some Black Hawk crew chiefs paint their face masks something fierce
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‘It’s like our warpaint’— Why some Black Hawk crew chiefs paint their face masks something fierce

An Army veteran with 9 years of experience fixing Black Hawks explains why crew chief face masks often look so cool.

An F-35 pilot reveals why good fighter pilots never skip leg day
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An F-35 pilot reveals why good fighter pilots never skip leg day

"I didn’t realize the importance of physical fitness for fighting G-LOC."

Air Force top brass ‘not inclined’ to allow beards for airmen
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Air Force top brass ‘not inclined’ to allow beards for airmen

"When I talk with our men in uniform: Is this a need or is this a want?"

‘It’s only four more laps’ — EOD soldier sets a world record running a mile in a 96-pound bomb suit
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‘It’s only four more laps’ — EOD soldier sets a world record running a mile in a 96-pound bomb suit

"In my head I knew that I only had to run four more laps, and for the rest of my life it’s done.”

minnesota national guard shooting
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2 Minnesota National Guard soldiers injured after drive-by shooting in Minneapolis

A bullet went right through the Humvee windshield.

The Biden administration claims Afghan security forces will be just fine (They won’t)
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The Biden administration claims Afghan security forces will be just fine (They won’t)

'No, the Afghan forces can’t stand on their own.'

These British soldiers had the coolest training ever (literally)
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These British soldiers had the coolest training ever (literally)

"I don’t want to state the obvious, but it’s very cold."

Remember the Marine unit that lost two rifles? Their commander and sergeant major just got fired
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Remember the Marine unit that lost two rifles? Their commander and sergeant major just got fired

Kappel was replaced by Lt. Col. Ryan Gordinier, while the sergeant major billet remains unfilled.

Exclusive: 5 Marines injured by ‘danger close’ mortar impact one week before unit commander and sergeant major fired
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Exclusive: 5 Marines injured by ‘danger close’ mortar impact one week before unit commander and sergeant major fired

The Marines were assaulting through a live-fire range when an errant high-explosive round landed nearby

What is the one piece of EDC gear you absolutely cannot live without?
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What is the one piece of EDC gear you absolutely cannot live without?

We want to hear from you.

What words does the US military need to stop using?
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What words does the US military need to stop using?

'Behoove.'