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Marine Corps

Marine caught with ‘several’ ducks after negligent discharge prompts barracks search

Fowl play?

Navy

The Navy might have a garage sale for the Littoral Combat Ships they just built but don’t want

You get an LCS, and you get an LCS, and YOU get an LCS!

News

Why are Americans forced to feel the same fear that I did as a soldier in Iraq?

We shouldn't have to live like we are deployed in a combat zone.

Army

From George Floyd protests to Jan. 6 riots: What one Army National Guardsman saw as America burned

We served and walked in the halls of our country’s history, and now have become a part of that history.

Russia

How Ukraine is using artillery to stop Russian forces in their tracks

“The fight is really shaped by artillery in this phase.”

World War II

Nearly 80 years after the end of World War II, we are still bringing home our fallen

The possible remains of one World War II airman were recently discovered in Thailand and returned for identification.

Past Conflicts

How nearly 900 soldiers from Maine earned — and lost — the Medal of Honor

The actual medals have disappeared.

Army

The Army’s dream of artillery that fires 1,000 miles is officially a dud

Firing rounds from Germany into Russia? That will have to wait, for now

Afghanistan

This Netflix animated short was inspired by one grunt’s pill-induced delirium in Afghanistan

He “hallucinated a robot bear.”

Army

The Army’s reputation for sexual harassment and suicide is keeping Gen Z from joining up, Army secretary says

“I think we do need to do more to address their concerns."

Army

Goodbye Bragg and Benning: These are the potential names for Army bases honoring Confederates

Make way for 'Fort Eisenhower,' 'Fort Cavazos,' and 'Fort Barfoot'

United States

Trump’s former Defense Secretary Mark Esper explains why he didn’t quit like Mattis

"The bottom line is you only get to resign once."

Army

An Army vet bodybuilder scammed the VA out of $245,000 while claiming he couldn’t even lift, bro

Plenty of time to get swole in jail, presumably.

Army

This soldier’s first Army mentor was a general sitting next to him on the way to basic training

"He was so excited about it, you could tell he was really ready to go.”

Air Force

Air Force Academy grads may have to repay up to $200,000 in tuition after refusing Covid-19 vaccine

They will not be commissioned as long as they are unvaccinated.

Army

The Army chose Sig Sauer for its next-generation rifle and not everyone is happy about it

Sig Sauer ultimately won the contract for the Next Generation Squad Weapon, but competitor LoneStar Future Weapons is protesting.

Air Force

The Air Force just delivered enough baby formula for 500,000 bottles amid a nationwide shortage

More is on the way.

Air Force

A-10 pilot explains how the Air Force can outfit the beloved ‘Warthog’ to take on China

In order to survive, the A-10 Warthog must adapt and overcome.

Marine Corps

The Marine Corps’ legendary training depot will be underwater by 2050

Rising sea levels could lead to daily flooding on Parris Island.

Army

This Medal of Honor recipient now has a street named after him. It used to be named for a Confederate

Fort Hamilton's General Lee Avenue is now John Warren Avenue.