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United States

Tulsi Gabbard posts video in uniform accusing ‘self-serving politicians’ of wanting to start World War III

'Now is the time to be reminded of the grim reality that we all face if we don’t stop them.'

Military Life

‘I’m here to ask why you did not protect us’ — Watch a Navy spouse confront senior leaders over water contamination

"I ask with all eyes and ears on you that you fix this, and you fix it honestly."

Analysis

Why military officers are commanding fewer enlisted troops than ever before

Military-wide, there is one officer for every 4.7 enlisted service members.

Army

Alwyn Cashe to finally receive posthumous Medal of Honor for Iraq War heroism

About time.

Navy

Navy SEAL who died following training incident was commander of SEAL Team 8

“This is a great loss to everyone who knew him. He will be greatly missed.”

Air Force

Air Force fires commander who separated an airman recovering from a suicide attempt

“I was made to feel like I was a second-class citizen and a piece of shit for things outside my control.”

Navy

Navy SEAL dies following training accident in Virginia Beach

The SEAL Team 8 member was injured on Dec. 4.

Army

Florida National Guard troops are somehow caught up in Russia’s showdown with Ukraine

Red Storm Rising.

Army

Video captures ‘oh sh-t’ moment of Army paratrooper’s reserve parachute opening at last possible second

Max pucker factor.

Mandatory Fun

No, an Army specialist did not purposefully mis-translate a public affairs post to say ‘Eat my ass’

"[I]n the absence of new facts, this does not seem to be an accurate report.” 

World War II

What it was really like to be attacked at Pearl Harbor, according to survivors

"We took off, I had the rear turret gun. I remember how scared I was."

Rescue

This is how to rescue a hostage from terrorists in under a minute

They "cleared a house they had never been in before in under 40 seconds,” one former Green Beret said. “It’s crazy.”

Army

Former DC Guard colonel accuses Army generals of pushing ‘propaganda’ Jan. 6 timeline

The Army said they "stand by all testimony and facts provided to date."

Army

This storied Army unit owes its name to the late Sen. Bob Dole

"Is there any reason that it cannot be known as the ‘10th Mountain Division’ rather than the ‘10th Division’"

Air Force

The Air Force is testing a new device that will make peeing less dangerous for fighter pilots

"There have actually been times when I was unstrapped and unzipped and I get a radio call to respond to a ‘troops in contact.'"

Opinion

Nobody actually cares about the Army-Navy football game

'There is not a single active duty enlisted Marine that gives a shit about Army/Navy football games.'

Air Force

This might replace the hot, uncomfortable helmet Air Force pilots have worn since the 1980s

"Finally we have a modern helmet to go with these modern fighters."

World War II

The story of Kilroy, and why he was there

The iconic phrase, “Kilroy was here”, usually accompanied by a cartoon drawing of a bald man with fingers peeking over the horizon, has become forever associated with American GIs.

United States

Americans used to trust the military more than the rest of the government, but now even that’s fading

Americans are increasingly viewing the military — as an institution — through the lens of partisan politics.

Veterans

Inside the ‘highly suspicious’ veterans charity that celebrities love and ex-employees can’t stand

“After working there for six months, I still don’t know what the non-profit does to help veterans,” one former employee said.