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

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.

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

The Taliban insurgency is growing.

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

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

‘Governments don't usually classify good news.’

The debate continues.

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

Uh, who doesn't?

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

‘That is not a thing’

"A true hero."

“Apparently I’ve been accused of pandering for likes through trading toilet paper."

More mobilizations. More time away from jobs and families. More strain on the Guard.

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, it can be hard to feel like you’re making the most of your time. While we all love binging Netflix and sleeping in until noon, you probably find yourself wishing that you were being a bit more productive. Maybe you’ve thought about learning a new skill or getting started on a new career path but you’re not sure where or how to begin.

"The dump truck that was parked on my chest was slowly backing off. I was reinflating."

It's a debate that never seems to end.

"This set the conditions on how we were going to take care of our friends.”