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The Sgt. Maj. of the Army wants soldiers to take a three-year break — with a catch
Army

The Sgt. Maj. of the Army wants soldiers to take a three-year break — with a catch

SMA isn't ready to say goodbye to you just yet.

This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit
Navy

This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit

Surprisingly, surviving a fall like Lt. j.g. Levenson’s is not unheard of.

How an Army veteran designed the iconic symbol of the gay rights movement
Army

How an Army veteran designed the iconic symbol of the gay rights movement

Editor's note: This article was originally published on June 18, 2015.

Navy submariners are testing out their own version of ‘birth control glasses’
Navy

Navy submariners are testing out their own version of ‘birth control glasses’

Make the Silent Service well-rested again.

The Air Force wants $48 million to drop commandos into battle from orbit
Air Force

The Air Force wants $48 million to drop commandos into battle from orbit

"When you can launch an austere airbase in a space capsule, that’s frickin’ awesome!”

The Space Force is unsure of who the good guys are in ‘Star Wars’
Space Force

The Space Force is unsure of who the good guys are in ‘Star Wars’

The (Space) Force is strong with this one.

We got our hands on Sig Sauer’s Next Generation Squad Weapon prototypes. Here’s what they’re like
Guns

We got our hands on Sig Sauer’s Next Generation Squad Weapon prototypes. Here’s what they’re like

These may very well become the Army's next M4 carbine and M249 SAW replacements.

This Army vet tried to discuss the Black history of Memorial Day. Then his mic was cut
Army

This Army vet tried to discuss the Black history of Memorial Day. Then his mic was cut

“I assumed it was a technical glitch," he said. It wasn't.

Helping veterans and their families find support and community
Transition

Helping veterans and their families find support and community

Every warrior has a next mission.

Dan Crenshaw wants people to blow the whistle on ‘woke ideology’ in the military and he’s getting roasted for it [UPDATED]
Analysis

Dan Crenshaw wants people to blow the whistle on ‘woke ideology’ in the military and he’s getting roasted for it [UPDATED]

Well, that backfired almost immediately.

Watch these US soldiers retreat from the raccoon insurgent that commandeered their Stryker
Army

Watch these US soldiers retreat from the raccoon insurgent that commandeered their Stryker

What was the plan here, fellas?

retreat hell
Marine Corps

‘Retreat? Hell! We just got here!’ is 103 years old and still badass

The French didn't agree with the sentiment.

Pentagon shrugs after Michael Flynn apparently calls for military coup
Army

Pentagon shrugs after Michael Flynn apparently calls for military coup

Everything is fine.

Veterans suffer hearing loss at a higher rate than their peers
Veterans

Veterans suffer hearing loss at a higher rate than their peers

Nearly four times as much.

Army officer running for Congress under investigation after questioning whether ‘sleepy guy’ Biden is president
Army

Army officer running for Congress under investigation after questioning whether ‘sleepy guy’ Biden is president

Stovall also conducted a campaign interview in uniform.

Oops: US soldiers accidentally invade a factory in Bulgaria during training exercise
Army

Oops: US soldiers accidentally invade a factory in Bulgaria during training exercise

Bulgarian Dawn.

The Navy is missing your pissing: Sailors are now back to regular drug testing
Navy

The Navy is missing your pissing: Sailors are now back to regular drug testing

When 'puff, puff, pass' becomes 'puff, puff, piss.'

This Memorial Day, I’m thinking of the wounded US Marine I couldn’t save
Army

This Memorial Day, I’m thinking of the wounded US Marine I couldn’t save

“At least he could have his guys with him when he dies,” I said.

Michelle Black
Army

How I learned my Green Beret husband was killed in the Niger ambush

“That was Bryan,” I said, my voice shaking. “Bryan was there. That’s his group.”

Women Veterans Find Success In Tech Roles At Verizon
Transition

Women Veterans Find Success In Tech Roles At Verizon