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The military is not a substitute for prison time
United States

The military is not a substitute for prison time

It's time to retire an old myth.

Army offers new recruits big $50,000 bonus to blow on irresponsible sh-t
Career

Army offers new recruits big $50,000 bonus to blow on irresponsible sh-t

“You know how many [Camaros] and Mustangs are gonna be bought in Columbus, GA?”

Special Forces
Army

Green Beret allowed to retire after sexually assaulting woman in Thailand

'I should be safe working with them.'

apple airtag moving
Military Life

Army spouse uses $30 device to track down shady moving truck driver

Promote ahead of peers.

Judge orders man convicted of sexual assault to join the military or go to jail
United States

Judge orders man convicted of sexual assault to join the military or go to jail

"If you don't enroll in 30 days, you can report to the Franklin County Regional Jail."

Russian citizens evacuated from Kazakhstan
Russia

Russian troops are battle-hardened but Ukraine would be their biggest test in decades

'I think it is a combat experienced force; but it’s not a combat-tested force.'

Navy Rear Adm. Blake Converse
Navy

Navy’s toxic water crisis in Hawaii may be related to a fuel leak from 8 months ago

“So far, I’m coming away from this with more questions than answers."

marine recruit training parris island, south carolina
Opinion

A few good women: Why the Marine Corps must do more to keep its best female Marines in uniform

The Corps cannot afford to continue to lose highly-qualified Marines.

defense secretary lloyd austin and general mark milley
United States

How do extremists get in the military? The Pentagon wants to find out

The review of recruiting policies was announced this week by the Inspector General's office

Norway is making troops turn in their used underwear to give to new recruits
Europe

Norway is making troops turn in their used underwear to give to new recruits

Norwegian soldiers may want to consider going commando

b-52 barksdale air force base
Air Force

‘Y’all know an undertaker?’ — How the Air Force foiled a half-baked murder plot in Louisiana

“Do you know a hitman or something … And yes I’m serious.”

These soldiers cleared a path through 145 unexploded artillery rounds so senior officials could visit a building
Army

These soldiers cleared a path through 145 unexploded artillery rounds so senior officials could visit a building

That's a lot of ordnance to reach Fort Sill's well known Blockhouse.

Iraq drone attack
Drones

A shadowy drone force keeps attacking US troops

U.S. troops in Iraq have already come under attack by drones three times so far this year

That time Bob Saget roasted the US military on ‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’
Entertainment

That time Bob Saget roasted the US military on ‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’

“He was everything to us and we want you to know how much he loved his fans."

Army Capt. Alan Kennedy
Army

An Army captain fought his chain of command for a year over his free speech rights and won

The National Guard issued Capt. Alan Kennedy a reprimand when he wrote about attending a demonstration in 2020. Now it's been overturned.

SFC Rob Nicoson
Army

Soldier exonerated of misconduct charges stemming from mysterious Syria gunfight

“Sergeant First Class Nicoson, and his family, continue to be humbled and thankful to those that have supported him and stood by his side."

A Marine’s brush with death and baptism by fire in the Vietnam War
Marine Corps

A Marine’s brush with death and baptism by fire in the Vietnam War

A Marine recounts how one two-minute experience 54 years ago in the jungles of Vietnam changed his life forever.

Air Force general calls B.S. on social media claims that female special ops trainee got ‘preferential treatment’
Air Force

Air Force general calls B.S. on social media claims that female special ops trainee got ‘preferential treatment’

"In order to avoid adding to the attention and pressure this trainee is facing ... we will not address specific details."

USS Paul Ignatius
Navy

Navy fires 5 officers in less than a month

Five officers have been fired since Dec. 10.

Here are your good, bad, and painful stories about military dentists
Mandatory Fun

Here are your good, bad, and painful stories about military dentists

Our cup runneth over with tales that will make you want to brush your teeth three times a day.