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The Air Force flies these planes daily. Here’s why civilian airlines won’t
Air Force

The Air Force flies these planes daily. Here’s why civilian airlines won’t

"There’s a reason why zero, exactly zero, airlines on the planet operate the 707."

America’s top generals finally cut the bulls–t on Afghanistan
Afghanistan

America’s top generals finally cut the bulls–t on Afghanistan

The point of contention was when – not if – Afghanistan would fall.

This Marine officer wants to charge a general with ‘dereliction of duty’ over Afghanistan
Marine Corps

This Marine officer wants to charge a general with ‘dereliction of duty’ over Afghanistan

Good initiative. Bad judgment.

Sebastian Junger: Over-valorizing vets does more harm than good
Veterans

Sebastian Junger: Over-valorizing vets does more harm than good

"After a certain point in time, it will actually become destructive to them."

Airman makes video asking where vets discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can find work
Air Force

Airman makes video asking where vets discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can find work

"We have no idea what to plan for."

FBI investigating alleged assault of Fort Bliss soldier by Afghan evacuees
Army

FBI investigating alleged assault of Fort Bliss soldier by Afghan evacuees

Fort Bliss has increased security measures at the Doña Ana Complex.

The acclaimed author of ‘The Things They Carried’ tells us what he carried in Vietnam and carries with him still
Veterans

The acclaimed author of ‘The Things They Carried’ tells us what he carried in Vietnam and carries with him still

An M16, letters to a girl, fear, pride, love. He's left some burdens behind in exchange for others.

‘Hold on to something!’ — A moment that shifted the fate of the USS Samuel B. Roberts crew
Navy

‘Hold on to something!’ — A moment that shifted the fate of the USS Samuel B. Roberts crew

“The explosion created a 20-foot hole along the bottom of the ship’s hull."

At least four mid-level officers have publicly revolted against military leaders. What’s going on?
United States

At least four mid-level officers have publicly revolted against military leaders. What’s going on?

'You just have to ask yourself: What is going on?'

spaceforcerank-topshot
Space Force

The Space Force enlisted rank insignia are here, and they look a lot like ‘Star Trek’

'The Delta, of course, is pure Star Trek and everybody knows it.'

Army fires officer accused of faking deployments and awards amid multiple affairs
Army

Army fires officer accused of faking deployments and awards amid multiple affairs

So long.

‘I request trial by court-martial’ — The real story behind that one beloved scene in ‘Band of Brothers’
Entertainment

‘I request trial by court-martial’ — The real story behind that one beloved scene in ‘Band of Brothers’

Yeah, that actually happened.

hawaiian shirt mortar guy
Afghanistan

Video shows soldier in Hawaiian shirt firing mortar during ‘casual Friday’ mission in Afghanistan

“This is making a [command sergeant major] with a flat top’s eye twitch."

Their car became stuck in flood waters. Then the Marines showed up.
Marine Corps

Their car became stuck in flood waters. Then the Marines showed up.

'Helping people is just the standard.'

Watch an Australian C-17 weave between skyscrapers in ‘insane’ video
Aircraft

Watch an Australian C-17 weave between skyscrapers in ‘insane’ video

"If the crew's timing is off or if they are slow to react, the jet would collide with a building."

He was murdered days after starting his Army career. A technicality is keeping him out of Arlington
Army

He was murdered days after starting his Army career. A technicality is keeping him out of Arlington

'No one else should have to do this.'

‘We need to wake up’ — Air Force Chief Bass calls out critics of ‘woke’ culture
Air Force

‘We need to wake up’ — Air Force Chief Bass calls out critics of ‘woke’ culture

'We are focused on making sure every single one of our airmen and guardians can thrive.'

How a few good ‘Bastards’ from the Army National Guard helped secure the Kabul airport
Army

How a few good ‘Bastards’ from the Army National Guard helped secure the Kabul airport

“No one could’ve predicted how this unfolded. The entire situation was surreal.”

Nicole Gee
Marine Corps

‘God needed an angel’ says gunnery sergeant in moving eulogy for Nicole Gee, a Marine killed in Kabul airport attack

'He was talking to his Marines in a real way'

A Marine Medal of Honor recipient and the Navy SEAL who shot Bin Laden are writing a self-help book
Marine Corps

A Marine Medal of Honor recipient and the Navy SEAL who shot Bin Laden are writing a self-help book

"The Way Forward" is being billed as a combination war memoir and self-help book.