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The sun is setting as the crew of the Hurricane Hunters catch a slight break in the storm, September 13, 2018. The U.S. Air Force Reserve 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, or Hurricane Hunters, is conducting a storm tasking mission into Hurricane Florence using a WC-130J Hercules, currently a category 2 storm.
Air Force

The scariest flight imaginable: Why Air Force pilots fly straight into hurricanes

“You’re in something that’s releasing an enormous amount of energy that’s unlike anything else out there.”

marine charge sheet
Marine Corps

US Marine gets drunk and decides to pee all over roommate’s gear

Was that wrong? Was I not supposed to do that?

Navy pilot remembers the ‘absurdity’ of her famous UFO sighting
Navy

Navy pilot remembers the ‘absurdity’ of her famous UFO sighting

'I could see this turning into an SNL skit.'

Recon Marine accused of dumping stolen grenades, thousands of rounds of ammo into California ravine
Marine Corps

Recon Marine accused of dumping stolen grenades, thousands of rounds of ammo into California ravine

He's also been charged with obstruction of justice.

‘It’s not going to change anything’ — A new investigation shows why soldiers don’t trust the Army to take sexual assault seriously
Army

‘It’s not going to change anything’ — A new investigation shows why soldiers don’t trust the Army to take sexual assault seriously

"They make room for it.”

What movies or shows did you watch on deployment?
Entertainment

What movies or shows did you watch on deployment?

This is a safe space: Your terrible deployment movie and show choices will not be judged.

At least one Marine General may be disciplined for an amphibious vehicle accident that killed 9
Marine Corps

At least one Marine General may be disciplined for an amphibious vehicle accident that killed 9

"We'll see," the Marine commandant said.

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!
Opinion

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
Entertainment

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
Opinion

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.”