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Army approves Christian soldier’s request to wear long hair for religious reasons
Army

Army approves Christian soldier’s request to wear long hair for religious reasons

“I just felt utterly compelled that this is what I was being called to do.”

Biden: Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for troops are coming [Updated]
United States

Biden: Mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for troops are coming [Updated]

COVID-19 vaccines will become mandatory for U.S. military personnel.

uss iowa
Navy

Remembering the USS Iowa explosion and aftermath

First came the explosion. Then, the cover-up.

Senate to Air Force: You’re gonna keep your A-10 Warthogs and you’re gonna like it
Air Force

Senate to Air Force: You’re gonna keep your A-10 Warthogs and you’re gonna like it

Not even the Air Force can kill the A-10

The Army is testing a robot mini-tank straight out of ‘Fast and the Furious’
Army

The Army is testing a robot mini-tank straight out of ‘Fast and the Furious’

The Ripsaw is here and ready to rock.

COVID Vaccinations
United States

Pentagon to troops: You gotta wear masks again

Mask up.

Everything America did wrong in Afghanistan, according to the top US government watchdog
Afghanistan War

Everything America did wrong in Afghanistan, according to the top US government watchdog

'We have to be honest with the American people.'

The Navy has a floating barracks that is somehow worse than living on an actual ship
Navy

The Navy has a floating barracks that is somehow worse than living on an actual ship

They lack a means of propulsion, armaments, or soul.

Air Force special operations’ next big battlefield: Facebook
Air Force

Air Force special operations’ next big battlefield: Facebook

“We as Americans want to believe this warfare doesn’t work on us ... but we have no basis for remaining comfortable with that."

The predictable collapse of the Afghan Air Force is happening in real time
Afghanistan

The predictable collapse of the Afghan Air Force is happening in real time

None of this is surprising.

How stolen valor brought down a Florida Ku Klux Klan cell
United States

How stolen valor brought down a Florida Ku Klux Klan cell

"The medals he wore were fake."

These are some of the greatest military working dogs in history
Veterans

These are some of the greatest military working dogs in history

There’s something about just seeing a dog in a warzone that (when you’re on the same side) can brighten your day, even if just for a few moments.

Why the Best Ranger Competition is one of the hardest races in the US military
Army

Why the Best Ranger Competition is one of the hardest races in the US military

Think you’ve got what it takes to compete in Best Ranger? Hate to break it to you, but probably not.

shawn mccaffrey
Air Force

Air Force finally boots prominent white supremacist after months of review

"We are committed to maintaining a culture where all Airmen feel welcome and can thrive.”

Marine Corps boots lieutenant allegedly tied to white supremacists
Marine Corps

Marine Corps boots lieutenant allegedly tied to white supremacists

Bye!

What we know about the Army Ranger accused of a brutal murder in Washington
Army

What we know about the Army Ranger accused of a brutal murder in Washington

He is charged with murder, kidnapping, and burglary.

Watch this Air Force team do push-ups at 20,000 feet
Air Force

Watch this Air Force team do push-ups at 20,000 feet

That's one way to celebrate an epic climb.

Defense Secretary Austin: the US isn’t trying to pick a fight with China
China

Defense Secretary Austin: the US isn’t trying to pick a fight with China

'We will not flinch when our interests are threatened yet we do not seek confrontation.'

Air Force’s top enlisted leader gets wrecked by subordinates in Mario Kart
Air Force

Air Force’s top enlisted leader gets wrecked by subordinates in Mario Kart

"I’m not one to shy away from a challenge, but ... I’ve also never played Mario Kart before this week."

This US soldier just set a new shooting record at the Olympics
Army

This US soldier just set a new shooting record at the Olympics

"We are very fortunate to be here to be able to compete."