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Afghanistan War

Inside the fragile partnership between US troops and Taliban fighters in Kabul

"[W]e would be able to kill more of them than they could ever hope to kill of us."

Afghanistan War

There is finally video evidence that US-trained Afghan soldiers may be fighting for the Taliban

“What you’re seeing is individual movement tactics and team-level small unit tactics."

Russia

Everything wrong with the Russian military’s ‘special tactical exercise’ propaganda video

Not today, Ivan.

Air Force

‘McLovin’ and ‘Fat Thor’ — Air Force pilot brings goofy callsigns to life with custom helmet decals

"They’re almost like people’s own personal murals."

Afghanistan War

Troops knew ‘an attack was coming’ at Kabul airport but their hands were tied, investigation reveals

'If you had been there, you would have seen that an attack was coming.'

Mandatory Fun

‘Diplomacy failed,’ ‘bye Felicia,’ and 27 other incredible tank names

Tanks for the laughs!

Marine Corps

‘I don’t leave until they all leave’ — This Marine vet has seen off and welcomed home soldiers from combat for decades

"You’ve got some young kids that are scared to go … We take care of them."

Air Force

Air Force policies are driving airmen to take their own lives

There are multiple disincentives and penalties written into Air Force policies making it more difficult to seek mental health treatment.

Army

An Army officer may have nuked his career with a single tweet

'The command is looking into it and will take appropriate action as required.'

Navy

Navy fires entire command team of East Coast ‘Seabee’ battalion

The CO, XO, and the battalion's command master chief were relieved “due to loss of confidence in their abilities to effectively perform their leadership roles.”

Mandatory Fun

‘Bloodnado 2022’ is the name of a real military exercise in North Carolina

Expect the unexpected!

Army

Pizza and prayers: How Army paratroopers prepare to jump out of a plane at night

“This is my 25th jump and I’m still nervous about it.” 

Russia

Appease Mint? Ben & Jerry’s criticizes US military response to Ukraine-Russia crisis

Pretty sure this means they won't be releasing a Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum Pistachio ice cream anytime soon.

Navy

Navy identifies SEAL trainee who died hours after completing ‘Hell Week’

Rest in peace.

Air Force

Why these Air Force fighter pilots wear bright yellow helmets

"Your color is who you are."

Marine Corps

The tragic story of the Marine infantry company that became the hardest hit unit of the Iraq War

'They Called Us Lucky' is at its best when it focuses on the events in Iraq and their immediate consequences for the lives of those involved.

Marine Corps

Investigation reveals how Marines were put in a hellish situation at Abbey Gate

'Based on our investigation, at the tactical level, this was not preventable.'

Marine Corps

How ‘Starship Troopers’ convinced Jim Mattis to make Marine infantry training more realistic

"Everybody drops and everybody fights."

Europe

White House on Ukraine and Syria: If you don’t trust us, then f–k you

Well, okay then.

Humor

What are the dumbest rules in the military?

Dumb rules and regulations are one of the most enduring traditions in the military.