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marine corps boot camp photo
Marine Corps

Marines ordered to take official photos for no logical reason whatsoever

"Makes perfect sense."

The Air Force’s anti-beard policy is actually damaging airmen’s careers [Updated]
Air Force

The Air Force’s anti-beard policy is actually damaging airmen’s careers [Updated]

Shaving waivers can hold back an airman's career, and since most airmen with waivers are Black, the regulations are effectively discriminatory.

The Marine Corps is now the only service not allowing women to wear ponytails in uniform
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps is now the only service not allowing women to wear ponytails in uniform

The Coast Guard authorized ponytails on Thursday.

This Air Force infographic about leave answers no questions and may make you actively dumber
Air Force

This Air Force infographic about leave answers no questions and may make you actively dumber

$700 billion defense budget and these are the nonsense graphics they make.

The Navy SEAL who shot Bin Laden is hyping a new brewing company. We tried their beer so you don’t have to
Navy

The Navy SEAL who shot Bin Laden is hyping a new brewing company. We tried their beer so you don’t have to

Just how special is Armed Forces Brewing Company's 'Special Hops' IPA?

A woman has qualified as the Navy’s first female special operator
Navy

A woman has qualified as the Navy’s first female special operator

'We are incredibly proud of our teammate'

Margaret Corbin: The first woman to receive a military pension
Benefits & Pay

Margaret Corbin: The first woman to receive a military pension

Margaret Corbin was no stranger to the horrors of war. Born in western Pennsylvania in 1751, she was only four years old when the French and Indian War broke out.

‘Failure of leadership’ — What one Marine’s discharge reveals about the military justice system
Marine Corps

‘Failure of leadership’ — What one Marine’s discharge reveals about the military justice system

“The Marines need to own their part of what went wrong here."

This is what it looks like when a paratrooper crashes through your roof
Army

This is what it looks like when a paratrooper crashes through your roof

Miraculously, this British paratrooper survived without serious injury.

Air Force master sergeant gets prison time for selling AK-47 and ‘large quantity’ of meth
Air Force

Air Force master sergeant gets prison time for selling AK-47 and ‘large quantity’ of meth

Reimers sold more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, according to the Department of Justice.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Darins fills out a simulated nine line medevac request during training at Warren Grove Gunnery Range in Ocean County, N.J. on Aug. 29. Darins is a tactical air control party airman assigned to the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew J. Moseley/Released)
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The best (and worst) dating sites for people in the military
Family

The best (and worst) dating sites for people in the military

You have more options than barracks romance.

The Biden administration says it’ll start evacuating Afghan interpreters by the end of July [UPDATED]
Afghanistan

The Biden administration says it’ll start evacuating Afghan interpreters by the end of July [UPDATED]

The evacuation is being called “Operation Allies Refuge."

The Navy’s electromagnetic railgun is officially dead
Navy

The Navy’s electromagnetic railgun is officially dead

The United States has lost the railgun wars.

The US has mostly withdrawn from Afghanistan, and we still have no plan to save interpreters left behind
Afghanistan

The US has mostly withdrawn from Afghanistan, and we still have no plan to save interpreters left behind

'Don't [leave] us behind'

Teddy Roosevelt and the formation of the famous Rough Riders
Historical Figures

Teddy Roosevelt and the formation of the famous Rough Riders

What you should know about America’s first volunteer cavalry.

Make the Call – stories of community, connection and a pledge to reach out to your brothers and sisters in arms.
Mental Health

Make the Call – stories of community, connection and a pledge to reach out to your brothers and sisters in arms.

We are asking you to continue your service and pledge to help your fellow service members and veterans.

How Kirstie Ennis overcame her wounds – both physical and mental
Veterans

How Kirstie Ennis overcame her wounds – both physical and mental

Translating your military service into a career
Transition

Translating your military service into a career

Justine Davie never felt like she belonged.

Native American Korean War hero who gave his life for his men gets the graphic novel he deserves
Entertainment

Native American Korean War hero who gave his life for his men gets the graphic novel he deserves

"Cpl. Red Cloud's dauntless courage ... reflects the highest credit upon himself."