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Here’s why Air Force fighter pilots get massage therapists and athletic trainers
"Rather than waiting until someone has a back or neck problem, we’re already training to be stronger before problems occur."

Army kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a cake-cutting ceremony, because of course
Nothing says "serious" like cake.

The full story behind that viral video of a sergeant major rummaging through a Marine’s home
You've seen the video. Now get the full story.

Trump’s tax cut was a disaster for some Gold Star families, but it’s a symptom of a larger problem
This year's tax code had an immediate financial impact on many Gold Star families, but it may be an indicator of a much bigger problem.

A beginner’s guide to earning your citizenship through military service
Let's break it down.

A Marine vet is on a mission to make the media capitalize ‘veteran’ all the time
Should media organizations capitalize the word 'veteran' as a formal title? One Marine veteran certainly thinks so

Former Army sergeant charged with stabbing soldier to death in Fort Stewart barracks room
Byron Booker, a 27-year-old sergeant who left the Army in May, has been charged with murdering Spc. Austin Hawk sometime in the early morning hours of June 17 at Fort Stewart in Georgia

Video shows police draw weapons, pepper spray unarmed Army officer in uniform
“I'm honestly afraid to get out," the soldier says. "Yeah, you should be,” replied the officer.

Cop fired after pepper-spraying unarmed Army lieutenant during traffic stop
The police department said the officer didn't follow procedures.

These soldiers opted out of getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s why they changed their minds
“Any small part I can play in doing away with COVID, I was definitely on board with that.”

An Air Guard colonel was allowed to quietly retire while his unit was investigated for sexual misconduct
“They were like, ‘rape her!’ and people started laughing."

Hey, UFOs that keep buzzing Navy ships: Are you from China?
You have my number. Call me, maybe?

Watch a professional sommelier review Rip-It and other energy drinks
"This is really delicious and about as complex as a two or three-dollar energy drink can be."