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Fighter Aircraft

7 sailors injured after ‘landing mishap’ leads F-35 pilot to eject

The incident was reported aboard the USS Carl Vinson

Army

Army general says scammer impersonated him on Facebook but didn’t ‘violate their community standards’

Turns out the commander of the Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence is not from Syria.

Air Force

US launches strikes on Syrian prison captured by ISIS

U.S. forces spent the weekend reinforcing an ongoing battle to recapture a prison in northern Syria that was attacked by Islamic State group fighters. 

Air Force

What’s Next In War: US military weapons, gear and tech in 2022

Autonomous drones, laser weapons, and goggles that can see through vehicles, oh my.

Europe

A British soldier reportedly tried to get high off shoe polish. He started a barracks fire instead

“Lance Cpl. Thomas then went upstairs and didn't report the fire.”

Marine Corps

The Marine Corps will stop punishing Marines who can’t shave due to painful razor bumps

Someone tell the 1st Sgt.

Guns

2 firearms companies are teaming up to make the ‘Halo’ arsenal a reality

Meet the X4 Fire Control System.

Army

Army investigating Fort Hood soldier for mocking sexual harassment in TikTok video

"I posted it and I wasn’t thinking.” 

Marine Corps

Marine Corps identifies 2 Marines killed in truck rollover in North Carolina

Rest in peace.

National Guard

What the daily schedule of a National Guard substitute teacher probably looks like

Allow me to orientate you to this algebra equation on this here blackboard.

Army

This might be the Army’s next M240 suppressor of choice

“It’s a total game-changer for battlefield communications.”

Air Force

The story behind one of the most bizarre squadron emblems in the Air Force

Fangs out!

Air Force

‘Sidewalk,’ ‘Terminally Stupid,’ and ‘Meatloaf’ — How military pilots get their call signs

“Most are based on the pilot screwing something up.'

Mandatory Fun

Rep. Madison Cawthorn decided that a hearing on burn pits was a good time to clean his firearm

When asked about it his spokesman reportedly said, "What could possibly be more patriotic than guns and veterans?”

Marine Corps

The Marine Corps is officially flying its ‘most powerful’ helicopter ever

The new helicopter can haul almost three times the weight of the current fleet.

Army

A soldier was beheaded at Fort Bragg. Over a year later, the Army still doesn’t know why

The case of Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez "remains unsolved."

Navy

The legendary pistol that fought on both sides of WWII is back from the dead — and looking better than ever

Hi-Power, meet the High Power.

Air Force

Air Force maintainers are getting new ‘janitor grey’ coveralls

"If I were to puke and make that color into an MDU that would be it."

Marine Corps

2 Marines killed, 17 injured in vehicle rollover near Camp Lejeune

Emergency personnel are on the scene.

Air Force

Abandoned Air Force base with underground tunnels posted for sale on Facebook

A small police call of the property may be required