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

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

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

“This will just divide the career field."

Mandatory separations are expected to begin this month.

So far, 2 out of 13,763 requests for religious exemptions have been granted.

It's time to retire an old myth.

“You know how many [Camaros] and Mustangs are gonna be bought in Columbus, GA?”

'I should be safe working with them.'

Promote ahead of peers.

"If you don't enroll in 30 days, you can report to the Franklin County Regional Jail."

'I think it is a combat experienced force; but it’s not a combat-tested force.'

“So far, I’m coming away from this with more questions than answers."

The Corps cannot afford to continue to lose highly-qualified Marines.

The review of recruiting policies was announced this week by the Inspector General's office

Norwegian soldiers may want to consider going commando

“Do you know a hitman or something … And yes I’m serious.”

That's a lot of ordnance to reach Fort Sill's well known Blockhouse.

U.S. troops in Iraq have already come under attack by drones three times so far this year

“He was everything to us and we want you to know how much he loved his fans."