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The unfortunate truth of why we’ll never have space marines, according to science or whatever
Marine Corps

The unfortunate truth of why we’ll never have space marines, according to science or whatever

"We’re not likely to see this being operationally considered, but it is fun to play around with the idea."

The myth of the ‘dangerous veteran’ with PTSD isn’t going away, new survey shows
Mental Health

The myth of the ‘dangerous veteran’ with PTSD isn’t going away, new survey shows

'I was stunned by the results.'

Healing the hidden wounds of war
Mental Health

Healing the hidden wounds of war

Founded in New York City in 2012, The Headstrong Project was created to help military veterans and their families overcome PTSD and other military-related traumas.

Tab or Scroll: Inside the contentious debate over who’s an Army Ranger
Army

Tab or Scroll: Inside the contentious debate over who’s an Army Ranger

It's settled... Or is it?

M1 Abrams tank
Army

Why this US Army tank unit proudly calls itself ‘The Bastards’

"It’s okay. We deserve it."

How to choose a credit card to maximize your rewards
Training

How to choose a credit card to maximize your rewards

Not all cards are created equal.

The transition you never asked for: Finding meaning after losing your military career to disability
Transition

The transition you never asked for: Finding meaning after losing your military career to disability

You can build back your life

4 things to know before entering the civilian workforce after disability retirement
Retirement

4 things to know before entering the civilian workforce after disability retirement

Disability isn’t an unemployment sentence

Don’t throw out all your military lessons after you get out. Here are a few habits you should probably keep
News

Don’t throw out all your military lessons after you get out. Here are a few habits you should probably keep

Dust off those running shoes.

A career in government contracting and acquisition lets you keep the best parts of military life and ditch the rest
Transition

A career in government contracting and acquisition lets you keep the best parts of military life and ditch the rest

It's like being a CEO, treasurer, logistician, and lawyer all wrapped up in one. That should sound familiar to any former NCO.

The ‘Battlefield 2042’ gameplay trailer is here with a ton of new guns, armor, and aircraft
Entertainment

The ‘Battlefield 2042’ gameplay trailer is here with a ton of new guns, armor, and aircraft

There's a whole hell of a lot going on here.

The story behind a viral video of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin surprising a group laying wreaths at Arlington Cemetery
United States

The story behind a viral video of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin surprising a group laying wreaths at Arlington Cemetery

“The Secretary of Defense, with his entourage — he just walked up."

Why a 2-star general who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing his daughter still has a military pension
Army

Why a 2-star general who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing his daughter still has a military pension

His daughter said he started abusing her when she was 3 years old.

Retired Army 2-star general demoted to lieutenant for sexually abusing his daughter
Army

Retired Army 2-star general demoted to lieutenant for sexually abusing his daughter

“This action may not be appealed," a Pentagon spokeswoman said.

The US military is tearing itself apart over ‘wokeness’ and it’s only helping America’s enemies
United States

The US military is tearing itself apart over ‘wokeness’ and it’s only helping America’s enemies

There is no 'woke' military.

mold in privatized military housing
Family

A day after moving into military housing, a family found a roach on their child’s feeding tube. Then it got worse

“I don’t want sorry, I want you to do the job.”

Racism didn’t exist in the military before Biden, US Senator says with straight face
United States

Racism didn’t exist in the military before Biden, US Senator says with straight face

'Growing mistrust between the races and sexes where none existed just six months ago'

How to be the next Indiana Jones after the military, no E-Tool or whip required
Transition

How to be the next Indiana Jones after the military, no E-Tool or whip required

“I think that dig was the first time I had laughed as much and as hard as I had since I was in the service."

The Space Force Ka-Bar that nobody asked for is finally here
Space Force

The Space Force Ka-Bar that nobody asked for is finally here

In space, no one can hear you stab.

Amid tuition assistance uproar, Army vows to reimburse soldiers who paid out of pocket
Army

Amid tuition assistance uproar, Army vows to reimburse soldiers who paid out of pocket

“At no point should the schools require any [up-front] payment."