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Afghan forces that supposedly ‘have the capacity’ to defend their country still rely on US airstrikes
Afghanistan

Afghan forces that supposedly ‘have the capacity’ to defend their country still rely on US airstrikes

The Taliban have captured up to 213 of Afghanistan’s 419 district centers.

An Afghan interpreter who became an American soldier has one final mission: Saving his family
Army

An Afghan interpreter who became an American soldier has one final mission: Saving his family

“If the Taliban can’t find a guy who worked with U.S. forces, they will find his family and kill them. They’re in just as much danger as I am.”

An Army vet was told she never served. Her viral response was the ultimate mic drop
Army

An Army vet was told she never served. Her viral response was the ultimate mic drop

"[M]aybe you should think things through before you speak."

Watch US troops launch a volley of rockets in super slow motion set to Tchaikovsky’s ‘1812 Overture’
Mandatory Fun

Watch US troops launch a volley of rockets in super slow motion set to Tchaikovsky’s ‘1812 Overture’

It’s worth it and you’re welcome.

We salute the aircrew that rescued a man from a bear attack in a real-life version of ‘The Revenant’
Rescue

We salute the aircrew that rescued a man from a bear attack in a real-life version of ‘The Revenant’

nope. Nope. NOPE.

Self-proclaimed ‘incel’ allegedly joined Army to train for mass shooting of women but washed out after 4 months
Army

Self-proclaimed ‘incel’ allegedly joined Army to train for mass shooting of women but washed out after 4 months

He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.

us marines at range 800 camp pendleton
Marine Corps

These Marines were the first to try a new infantry training range in SoCal with a million-dollar view

“Whenever we have an opportunity not to go to Twentynine Palms, that’s great.”

Eleanor Roosevelt: A life of purpose
Historical Figures

Eleanor Roosevelt: A life of purpose

Eleanor Roosevelt’s efforts during WWI and WWII were only some of the amazing fights she was a part of.

Not all checking accounts are created equal. Find the one that’s right for you
Benefits & Pay

Not all checking accounts are created equal. Find the one that’s right for you

Whether you’re opening your first checking account or on the hunt for a new bank with better checking perks, there are a few things worth considering.

airforce topshot
Air Force

Air Force colonel tells crew they failed America because they nixed an unsafe training mission

“I can't express to you the level of disappointment I have right now.”

No, Russia’s new fighter jet can’t fly at twice the speed of light
Russia

No, Russia’s new fighter jet can’t fly at twice the speed of light

That's fast. Too fast.

In rare move, Army names 2 soldiers killed in 2017 Niger ambush honorary Green Berets
Army

In rare move, Army names 2 soldiers killed in 2017 Niger ambush honorary Green Berets

They saved the lives of many soldiers.

Army War College commandant reinstated after investigation clears him of alleged sexual assault
Army

Army War College commandant reinstated after investigation clears him of alleged sexual assault

An Army investigation found "no probable cause that he committed the alleged offense."

al-Shabaab
Africa

US launches first airstrike on target in Somalia since Biden became president

U.S. troops were outside of Somalia at the time.

Infertility, erectile dysfunction, and altered DNA — Army experts debunk COVID vaccine myths one by one
Army

Infertility, erectile dysfunction, and altered DNA — Army experts debunk COVID vaccine myths one by one

"[W]e have to get to a point where there’s no safe haven for the virus to go."

A gamer leaked classified tank specs online to win an argument over a military video game
Entertainment

A gamer leaked classified tank specs online to win an argument over a military video game

This is the same kind of guy who won’t shut up about ‘OPSEC violations’ in the comment section.

The first 2,500 Afghans evacuated were the easiest to get out. What about the rest?
Afghanistan

The first 2,500 Afghans evacuated were the easiest to get out. What about the rest?

Time is running out.

These military terms are harder to understand than the phrases they replace
Humor

These military terms are harder to understand than the phrases they replace

Are you reading me Lima Charlie?

What’s really inside the gold ball on top of military flagpoles?
Analysis

What’s really inside the gold ball on top of military flagpoles?

Inside is a razor blade, a match, and a bullet, or so the legend goes.

Afghan interpreter who aided US troops may be condemned to die because of a paperwork error
Afghanistan

Afghan interpreter who aided US troops may be condemned to die because of a paperwork error

'They do not know what kind of threat we're suffering.'