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Army

Army unit urges soldiers to ‘be a hero, eat a pancake’ for sexual assault

Pour on some cringe syrup.

Tell us how you feel about the US leaving Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of war
Afghanistan

Tell us how you feel about the US leaving Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of war

We want to hear from you.

Here’s why Air Force fighter pilots get massage therapists and athletic trainers
Air Force

Here’s why Air Force fighter pilots get massage therapists and athletic trainers

"Rather than waiting until someone has a back or neck problem, we’re already training to be stronger before problems occur."

Biden sets official end to Afghan War: Sept. 11, 2021
Afghanistan

Biden sets official end to Afghan War: Sept. 11, 2021

Wake me up when September ends.

shawn mccaffrey
Air Force

The Air Force just let in a white supremacist that a Google search could have caught

Yes, seriously.

The full story behind that viral video of a sergeant major rummaging through a Marine’s home
Marine Corps

The full story behind that viral video of a sergeant major rummaging through a Marine’s home

You've seen the video. Now get the full story.

A beginner’s guide to earning your citizenship through military service
Benefits & Pay

A beginner’s guide to earning your citizenship through military service

Let's break it down.

Video shows police draw weapons, pepper spray unarmed Army officer in uniform
Army

Video shows police draw weapons, pepper spray unarmed Army officer in uniform

“I'm honestly afraid to get out," the soldier says. "Yeah, you should be,” replied the officer.

Cop fired after pepper-spraying unarmed Army lieutenant during traffic stop
Army

Cop fired after pepper-spraying unarmed Army lieutenant during traffic stop

The police department said the officer didn't follow procedures.

These soldiers opted out of getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s why they changed their minds
Army

These soldiers opted out of getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s why they changed their minds

“Any small part I can play in doing away with COVID, I was definitely on board with that.”

An Air Guard colonel was allowed to quietly retire while his unit was investigated for sexual misconduct
Air Force

An Air Guard colonel was allowed to quietly retire while his unit was investigated for sexual misconduct

“They were like, ‘rape her!’ and people started laughing."

Hey, UFOs that keep buzzing Navy ships: Are you from China?
Navy

Hey, UFOs that keep buzzing Navy ships: Are you from China?

You have my number. Call me, maybe?

This one photo shows both the best and worst of life in the military
Mandatory Fun

This one photo shows both the best and worst of life in the military

Embrace the suck.

Watch a professional sommelier review Rip-It and other energy drinks
Mandatory Fun

Watch a professional sommelier review Rip-It and other energy drinks

"This is really delicious and about as complex as a two or three-dollar energy drink can be."

Why did nobody ever tell us that the Army has a ‘railroad conductor’ MOS?
Army

Why did nobody ever tell us that the Army has a ‘railroad conductor’ MOS?

Why don't they lead with that at the recruiting office?

‘Gallantry, guts and gumption’ — The two-hour battle in the Pacific that turned a Navy captain into a legend
Navy

‘Gallantry, guts and gumption’ — The two-hour battle in the Pacific that turned a Navy captain into a legend

“This is going to be a fighting ship. I intend to go in harm’s way, and anyone who doesn’t want to go along had better get off right now."

An Army officer accused of fatally striking a man with his car is in line for promotion to colonel
Army

An Army officer accused of fatally striking a man with his car is in line for promotion to colonel

Ravnsborg was allegedly "browsing political websites" on his phone before he hit Joseph Boever with his vehicle.

Staff Sgt. John Stefanowicz
Marine Corps

A US Marine will wrestle in the Olympics for the first time in decades

Give him one!

It’s been one year since Vanessa Guillén’s disappearance. Has the Army changed at all since then?
Army

It’s been one year since Vanessa Guillén’s disappearance. Has the Army changed at all since then?

We want to hear from you.

How this Army lieutenant pulled off an elaborate scheme to join the military without his family knowing
Army

How this Army lieutenant pulled off an elaborate scheme to join the military without his family knowing

“My aunt asked me, ‘Who are these guys in a military uniform?’ And I’m like ‘Oh, that’s my Uber driver.'"