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A former Green Beret breaks down that viral video of an insane armored truck heist
Army

A former Green Beret breaks down that viral video of an insane armored truck heist

Max. Pucker. Factor.

Just rename the bases honoring Confederates already!
United States

Just rename the bases honoring Confederates already!

It doesn't have to be this difficult.

At least 26,000 troops and half a billion dollars later, the National Guard mission in DC is ending
National Guard

At least 26,000 troops and half a billion dollars later, the National Guard mission in DC is ending

'I think we kept too many of them there too long'

Staff Sgt. Brianna Pritchard
Army

You may see this break-dancing American soldier in the 2024 Olympics

“My number one goal in my life is to be an Olympian."

canada-weed-cupcakes
Artillery

Canadian troops were going to fire artillery. Then they got high

The cupcakes tasted different, to say the least.

This Coast Guardsman helped pick up a flaming car with his bare hands and dragged 3 people to safety
Coast Guard

This Coast Guardsman helped pick up a flaming car with his bare hands and dragged 3 people to safety

What a badass.

Emma Malonelord
Army

What Ted Cruz doesn’t understand about those ‘woke’ Army recruiting commercials

We need more patriotic Americans willing to serve in our armed forces — and fewer ignorant politicians making their job harder.

Why America’s first bomber was called ‘the flaming coffin’
Bombers

Why America’s first bomber was called ‘the flaming coffin’

American airpower had to start somewhere

Pentagon denies spying on troops’ social media accounts
United States

Pentagon denies spying on troops’ social media accounts

Nothing to see here!

Peter Debbins
Army

How a Green Beret captain sold out his own teammates to Russia

“It sounds crazy and almost unbelievable," one soldier said.

What does Memorial Day really mean to those who served?
Analysis

What does Memorial Day really mean to those who served?

We want to hear from you.

Army Ranger who led 60 men in hellish battle against hundreds to receive the Medal of Honor 70 years later
Army

Army Ranger who led 60 men in hellish battle against hundreds to receive the Medal of Honor 70 years later

Retired Col. Ralph Puckett received the medal on Friday.

He ran through fire to save 5 Marines and retired as the Navy’s most decorated Corpsman
Marine Corps

He ran through fire to save 5 Marines and retired as the Navy’s most decorated Corpsman

“The job of a Corpsman is to go through hell and back for your Marines.”

Friends don’t let friends drink and play with samurai swords  — 9 amazingly dumb stories of military life
Mandatory Fun

Friends don’t let friends drink and play with samurai swords — 9 amazingly dumb stories of military life

"Nobody had a mental breakdown, but it was apparently epic."

Senators threaten to cut the Pentagon’s allowance if it can’t pass an audit next year
United States

Senators threaten to cut the Pentagon’s allowance if it can’t pass an audit next year

Cash rules everything around me.

Apparently you can steal $1 million from the Air Force and it takes them 3 years to find out
Air Force

Apparently you can steal $1 million from the Air Force and it takes them 3 years to find out

"Corrupt public employees rip off the taxpayers and undermine everyone’s faith in the government.”

Soldier trained as advisor on sexual assault is arrested for rape
Army

Soldier trained as advisor on sexual assault is arrested for rape

He was not serving as a SHARP rep at the time of his arrest.

The Army disabled comments on new recruiting commercials amid criticism it’s too ‘woke’
Army

The Army disabled comments on new recruiting commercials amid criticism it’s too ‘woke’

“Each soldier in ‘The Calling’ has their own unique background and story to tell."

This $50 SEAL Team 6 hoodie is for silent — but loudly dressed — professionals. Book deal not included
Navy

This $50 SEAL Team 6 hoodie is for silent — but loudly dressed — professionals. Book deal not included

Or you could just wear your unit sweater and, you know, not.

US troops are stuck on the Mexico border with no end in sight
Mexico

US troops are stuck on the Mexico border with no end in sight

The new Forever War?