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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
Entertainment

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
Entertainment

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

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

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.”