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Marine colonel fired following investigation into Corps’ deadliest amphibious vehicle accident
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Marine colonel fired following investigation into Corps’ deadliest amphibious vehicle accident

Eight Marines and one sailor died in the accident.

Marine Corps identifies Marines and sailor presumed dead after amphibious assault vehicle accident
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Marine Corps identifies Marines and sailor presumed dead after amphibious assault vehicle accident

RIP

How to Use a Map and Compass
Tech & Tactics

How to use a map and compass to help you get unlost

Oh no, why do none of these trees look familiar?

Army leaders are begging soldiers to take the fitness test everyone loves to hate
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Army leaders are begging soldiers to take the fitness test everyone loves to hate

“It’s extremely important for us to know and get the information that we can pull and say, ‘Do we have the right version?'"

The soldier who allegedly took an APC joy ride through Virginia is now accused of violating his bond
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The soldier who allegedly took an APC joy ride through Virginia is now accused of violating his bond

Whatever happened to that guy who allegedly stole an APC and went on an epic joy ride through Virginia, with police chasing him as he apparently live-tweeted the incident?

The Army is trying to make ‘warrior restaurant’ happen, and it’s not gonna happen
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The Army is trying to make ‘warrior restaurant’ happen, and it’s not gonna happen

“Warrior restaurant? WTF!” said retired Army Brig. Gen. Bill Shea.

‘Call of Duty’ wants you to bring a shovel to a gunfight, like these 4 badasses did in real life
Culture

‘Call of Duty’ wants you to bring a shovel to a gunfight, like these 4 badasses did in real life

Surprisingly, this has actually happened in real life.

Afghan security forces
News

$88 billion and 20 years later, the Afghan security forces are still no match for the Taliban

Not a lot to show.

Why is the military worried about China expanding into South America?
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Why is the military worried about China expanding into South America?

South of the border.

future war
Tech & Tactics

Microdrones, AI, and VR glasses: A sneak peek into the future of war and how we’ll train for it

Getting the education aspects of 'future-ready' right couldn’t be higher.

Army basic trainees practice hand-to-hand combat
Culture

21 Of The Most Epic Combat Beatdowns From US Military History

From shovels to bare hands and even sabers, these are the legendary tales of US troops using whatever they can to get the job done.

A Marine looks back at the invasion of Iraq, 18 years later: ‘The war can’t go on unless all the poop’s burned’
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A Marine looks back at the invasion of Iraq, 18 years later: ‘The war can’t go on unless all the poop’s burned’

18 years after the invasion of Iraq, a Marine looks back on his role in the whirlwind march to Baghdad.

20 years into the War in Afghanistan, the US is in the same position as the Soviets when they lost
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20 years into the War in Afghanistan, the US is in the same position as the Soviets when they lost

The Taliban insurgency is growing.

The true story of how ‘E-Tool’ Smith earned his famous nickname
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The true story of how ‘E-Tool’ Smith earned his famous nickname

"The truth is that I never killed anybody with an entrenching tool."

Removed from command: A two-star general’s mental health disaster and fight to recover
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Removed from command: A two-star general’s mental health disaster and fight to recover

I survived this toughest of wars and am thriving once again.

Troop levels, airstrikes, COVID vaccinations — How the Pentagon continually fails at transparency
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Troop levels, airstrikes, COVID vaccinations — How the Pentagon continually fails at transparency

‘Governments don't usually classify good news.’

US troops are the political football politicians love to spike
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US troops are the political football politicians love to spike

The debate continues.

barracks tour
Culture

Troops around the world crowdsourced a military version of ‘MTV Cribs’

We know what you're thinking, and yes, you should've joined the Air Force.

The Air Force wants to ‘enhance’ and ‘augment’ its ‘draft beer capabilities’
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The Air Force wants to ‘enhance’ and ‘augment’ its ‘draft beer capabilities’

Uh, who doesn't?

‘He stood by me through everything’ — We salute the Air Force NCO who brought an airman back from the brink
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‘He stood by me through everything’ — We salute the Air Force NCO who brought an airman back from the brink

“I just wanted others to see what an outstanding NCO he was."