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Man sentenced in murder of deployed Fort Stewart soldier’s wife
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Man sentenced in murder of deployed Fort Stewart soldier’s wife

Bye, scumbag

chernobyl
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What really happened the night of the Chernobyl disaster, according to a new Army podcast

"[Y]ou do get a sense of ... what it's like to be the last person on Earth."

A mosquito.
Tech & Tactics

Mosquitos suck, so which repellent is best to deter them: Deet or Picaridin?

Whether you’re deployed or sitting on your back porch, mosquitos can ruin your time outside.

Meet the Air Force’s most adorable aircraft: the mini C-17
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Meet the Air Force’s most adorable aircraft: the mini C-17

"A lot of people stopped to ask about what looked to them like a new aircraft."

Let the good times roll: A Marine lieutenant is getting kicked out for trying to sell Ecstasy at Camp Lejeune
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Let the good times roll: A Marine lieutenant is getting kicked out for trying to sell Ecstasy at Camp Lejeune

The LT wasn't lost. He was at a rave.

Scores for the Army’s new fitness test may not end up ‘gender-neutral’ after all
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Scores for the Army’s new fitness test may not end up ‘gender-neutral’ after all

“We had this big thing of inclusion but this is one of the biggest eye sores that goes against inclusion."

This Air Force master sergeant claimed his unit ignored sexual assault for years. He nearly lost his career because of it
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This Air Force master sergeant claimed his unit ignored sexual assault for years. He nearly lost his career because of it

"The only way to change it is to stand up and say something."

How To Do The Perfect Pushup
Tech & Tactics

How To Do The Perfect Pushup

An obscure Air Force height requirement is preventing some women from becoming career enlisted aviators
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An obscure Air Force height requirement is preventing some women from becoming career enlisted aviators

The current policy "does not reflect the actual requirements and does not create an accurate safety standard.”

Legendary Porn Prince Weighs In On ‘Marines United’ Nude-Photo-Sharing Scandal
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Legendary Porn Prince Weighs In On ‘Marines United’ Nude-Photo-Sharing Scandal

pregnancy mother baby
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The Marine Corps now has a physical training handbook for pregnant Marines

Oh, baby

Iraqi Translator Becomes U.S. Airman
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Iraqi Translator Becomes U.S. Airman

The Air Force’s top enlisted leader opens up about her recent Facebook firestorms
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The Air Force’s top enlisted leader opens up about her recent Facebook firestorms

"That was my blind spot and I owned it."

A special operations course accidentally adopted a right-wing militia symbol as its logo
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A special operations course accidentally adopted a right-wing militia symbol as its logo

Oops

Marine general gets the lightest of slaps on the wrist for his toxic and abusive leadership
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Marine general gets the lightest of slaps on the wrist for his toxic and abusive leadership

He threatened to castrate a staff member, told a female Marine that he would prefer his daughter working as a prostitute than serve as a pilot, and he spread a rumor about a female Marine officer, whom he believed filed a complaint that cost him his job

Meet Cpl. Williamson. He’s a tanker, and he f—ing loves his job
Tech & Tactics

Meet Cpl. Williamson. He’s a tanker, and he f—ing loves his job

“Not a lot of people can say they are living their dream, but I can."

The Pentagon throws Navy Capt. Brett Crozier under the bus one last time
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The Pentagon throws Navy Capt. Brett Crozier under the bus one last time

Third time's the charm.

Retired soldier charged with child abuse in Texas was investigated by the Army 6 times on similar allegations
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Retired soldier charged with child abuse in Texas was investigated by the Army 6 times on similar allegations

In 2012, Kennedy went to general court-martial over allegations involving two minors.

Marines in the Forest
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The Dark Side Of America’s ‘Train, Advise, And Assist’ Missions

Medic in gasmask
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3 Ways To Navigate A Toxic Command Climate