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Navy pilot remembers the ‘absurdity’ of her famous UFO sighting
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Navy pilot remembers the ‘absurdity’ of her famous UFO sighting

'I could see this turning into an SNL skit.'

Recon Marine accused of dumping stolen grenades, thousands of rounds of ammo into California ravine
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Recon Marine accused of dumping stolen grenades, thousands of rounds of ammo into California ravine

He's also been charged with obstruction of justice.

‘It’s not going to change anything’ — A new investigation shows why soldiers don’t trust the Army to take sexual assault seriously
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‘It’s not going to change anything’ — A new investigation shows why soldiers don’t trust the Army to take sexual assault seriously

"They make room for it.”

What movies or shows did you watch on deployment?
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What movies or shows did you watch on deployment?

This is a safe space: Your terrible deployment movie and show choices will not be judged.

At least one Marine General may be disciplined for an amphibious vehicle accident that killed 9
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At least one Marine General may be disciplined for an amphibious vehicle accident that killed 9

"We'll see," the Marine commandant said.

Everybody Involved In That Dino Puppet Reenlistment Video Just Got Fired
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Everybody Involved In That Dino Puppet Reenlistment Video Just Got Fired

This Marine’s Court Case Reads Like A Police Blotter Highlight Reel
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This Marine’s Court Case Reads Like A Police Blotter Highlight Reel

His 1st Sergeant probably needed therapy after this one.

‘A failure of command’ — How one soldier’s sexual harassment case forced a reckoning among leaders in the Army Reserve
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‘A failure of command’ — How one soldier’s sexual harassment case forced a reckoning among leaders in the Army Reserve

“You can see that one person covers something up, and then three more people get involved, and before you know it, it’s all the way up to the highest person possible."

A former Green Beret breaks down that viral video of an insane armored truck heist
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A former Green Beret breaks down that viral video of an insane armored truck heist

Max. Pucker. Factor.

Just rename the bases honoring Confederates already!
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Just rename the bases honoring Confederates already!

It doesn't have to be this difficult.

At least 26,000 troops and half a billion dollars later, the National Guard mission in DC is ending
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At least 26,000 troops and half a billion dollars later, the National Guard mission in DC is ending

'I think we kept too many of them there too long'

Staff Sgt. Brianna Pritchard
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You may see this break-dancing American soldier in the 2024 Olympics

“My number one goal in my life is to be an Olympian."

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Canadian troops were going to fire artillery. Then they got high

The cupcakes tasted different, to say the least.

This Coast Guardsman helped pick up a flaming car with his bare hands and dragged 3 people to safety
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This Coast Guardsman helped pick up a flaming car with his bare hands and dragged 3 people to safety

What a badass.

Emma Malonelord
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What Ted Cruz doesn’t understand about those ‘woke’ Army recruiting commercials

We need more patriotic Americans willing to serve in our armed forces — and fewer ignorant politicians making their job harder.

We salute the badass Coastie who opened fire on a friggin’ shark that crashed his crew’s swim call
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We salute the badass Coastie who opened fire on a friggin’ shark that crashed his crew’s swim call

A group of lucky Coasties avoided starring in an impromptu remake of 'Jaws' thanks to the quick trigger finger of a fellow crewmate on Wednesday

Why America’s first bomber was called ‘the flaming coffin’
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Why America’s first bomber was called ‘the flaming coffin’

American airpower had to start somewhere

Pentagon denies spying on troops’ social media accounts
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Pentagon denies spying on troops’ social media accounts

Nothing to see here!

Peter Debbins
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How a Green Beret captain sold out his own teammates to Russia

“It sounds crazy and almost unbelievable," one soldier said.

What does Memorial Day really mean to those who served?
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What does Memorial Day really mean to those who served?

We want to hear from you.