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This DoD Photo Is Just Begging For A Caption Contest
Culture

This DoD Photo Is Just Begging For A Caption Contest

Here’s why Air Force fighter pilots get massage therapists and athletic trainers
News

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."

Biden sets official end to Afghan War: Sept. 11, 2021
News

Biden sets official end to Afghan War: Sept. 11, 2021

Wake me up when September ends.

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News

The Air Force just let in a white supremacist that a Google search could have caught

Yes, seriously.

Army kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a cake-cutting ceremony, because of course
News

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
News

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.

The VA Takes Back Millions In Benefits From Disabled Vets And Can’t Explain Why
Military Life

The VA Takes Back Millions In Benefits From Disabled Vets And Can’t Explain Why

A Law Against ‘Double Dipping’ Is Forcing Disabled Vets To Pay Back Separation Benefits
Military Life

A Law Against ‘Double Dipping’ Is Forcing Disabled Vets To Pay Back Separation Benefits

Trump’s tax cut was a disaster for some Gold Star families, but it’s a symptom of a larger problem
News

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
Military Life

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
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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
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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
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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.

Field Day Inspection Video Shows One Of The Worst Things About Life As An Enlisted Marine
News

Field Day Inspection Video Shows One Of The Worst Things About Life As An Enlisted Marine

Cop fired after pepper-spraying unarmed Army lieutenant during traffic stop
News

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
News

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
News

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?
News

Hey, UFOs that keep buzzing Navy ships: Are you from China?

You have my number. Call me, maybe?

This one photo shows both the best and worst of life in the military
Culture

This one photo shows both the best and worst of life in the military

Embrace the suck.

Watch a professional sommelier review Rip-It and other energy drinks
Culture

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."