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Air Force

‘Sidewalk,’ ‘Terminally Stupid,’ and ‘Meatloaf’ — How military pilots get their call signs

“Most are based on the pilot screwing something up.'

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Mandatory Fun

Rep. Madison Cawthorn decided that a hearing on burn pits was a good time to clean his firearm

When asked about it his spokesman reportedly said, "What could possibly be more patriotic than guns and veterans?”

Marine Corps King Stallion
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps is officially flying its ‘most powerful’ helicopter ever

The new helicopter can haul almost three times the weight of the current fleet.

army enrique roman martinez beheading case
Army

A soldier was beheaded at Fort Bragg. Over a year later, the Army still doesn’t know why

The case of Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez "remains unsolved."

The legendary pistol that fought on both sides of WWII is back from the dead — and looking better than ever
Navy

The legendary pistol that fought on both sides of WWII is back from the dead — and looking better than ever

Hi-Power, meet the High Power.

air force coverall
Air Force

Air Force maintainers are getting new ‘janitor grey’ coveralls

"If I were to puke and make that color into an MDU that would be it."

2 Marines killed, 17 injured in vehicle rollover near Camp Lejeune
Marine Corps

2 Marines killed, 17 injured in vehicle rollover near Camp Lejeune

Emergency personnel are on the scene.

Abandoned Air Force base with underground tunnels posted for sale on Facebook
Air Force

Abandoned Air Force base with underground tunnels posted for sale on Facebook

A small police call of the property may be required

2nd Battalion 3rd Marine Regiment
Marine Corps

Marine Corps says goodbye to its ‘Island Warrior’ infantry battalion after 80 years

"It is still hard to say goodbye to a unit that has so completely defined the experience of being a Marine."

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Marine Corps

The wild story of Marine legend Smedley Butler that you won’t hear at boot camp

He was known nationally by his many nicknames: “The Fighting Hell-Devil Marine,” “Old Gimlet Eye,” “The Leatherneck’s Friend,” and “The Fighting Quaker.” 

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Air Force

Air Force awards Bronze Star to captain who managed airfield during chaotic Kabul evacuation

"We controlled the busiest and most dangerous piece of sky in the world."

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Marine Corps

A Marine was asked ‘how many people have you killed?’ His response was perfect

Fun times to be found on Hinge

Fox News’ Laura Ingraham appears delighted that Gen. Mark Milley has COVID-19
Army

Fox News’ Laura Ingraham appears delighted that Gen. Mark Milley has COVID-19

'Our favorite Mark Milley.'

Three dozen military veterans in Congress voted against expanding GI Bill benefits
United States

Three dozen military veterans in Congress voted against expanding GI Bill benefits

The new bill would expand GI Bill benefits to National Guard and Reserve members.

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Air Force

‘I’m going to hang your ass’ — Army vet allegedly threatens Air Force agent investigating him

"Don’t you ever f--king think you can out smart a f--king tank commander."

How a single New Year’s Day firefight in Afghanistan unraveled a Hollywood vision of war
Entertainment

How a single New Year’s Day firefight in Afghanistan unraveled a Hollywood vision of war

A childhood filled with movies on the glory of war confronts reality in an Afghanistan firefight.

Enhanced Night Vision in Eyeglass Form
United States

The Pentagon wants next-generation night vision that can be worn like sunglasses

The night vision glasses would be smaller and more powerful than the optics troops have now.

The Navy’s still looking for the best use of its ‘little crappy ships’
Navy

The Navy’s still looking for the best use of its ‘little crappy ships’

So, it's asking commanders what they want to do with it

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Air Force

Air Force’s botched integration of women in special ops ignites firestorm of controversy

“This will just divide the career field."

The Army has punished 3,000 soldiers for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine
Army

The Army has punished 3,000 soldiers for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine

Mandatory separations are expected to begin this month.