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Everything right and wrong with the mortar trooper from ‘The Mandalorian,’ according to a Marine mortar platoon commander
Entertainment

Everything right and wrong with the mortar trooper from ‘The Mandalorian,’ according to a Marine mortar platoon commander

A long time ago, in a mortar platoon far, far away.

By 1st Lt. Patrick Cirenza

Updated on May 4, 2021

‘PIKLRICK’: We salute the Air Force pilot who flew with a ‘Rick and Morty’ callsign
Mandatory Fun

‘PIKLRICK’: We salute the Air Force pilot who flew with a ‘Rick and Morty’ callsign

Show me a better role model for America's favorite Air Force.

By David Roza

Updated on May 4, 2021

Marine Corps Inspector General suspended over role in amphibious vehicle disaster that killed 9
Marine Corps

Marine Corps Inspector General suspended over role in amphibious vehicle disaster that killed 9

'He’s been suspended from his duties'

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 3, 2021

Laugh, and maybe cry, with these searing parody videos about Air Force life
Humor

Laugh, and maybe cry, with these searing parody videos about Air Force life

“If anyone is wondering, this actually happens."

By David Roza

Updated on May 3, 2021

Here’s what 23 of the world’s most dangerous terrorists look like today
Humor

Here’s what 23 of the world’s most dangerous terrorists look like today

Let's see how they're doing...

By Jared Keller

Updated on May 2, 2021

No Easy Day in Whoville,’ ‘Goodnight, Boom’ and other potential titles for Adm. William McRaven’s new children’s book
Entertainment

No Easy Day in Whoville,’ ‘Goodnight, Boom’ and other potential titles for Adm. William McRaven’s new children’s book

Osama Bin Laden and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

By James Clark

Updated on May 2, 2021

The Navy shouldn’t get any more money until it stops spending like a drunken sailor
Opinion

The Navy shouldn’t get any more money until it stops spending like a drunken sailor

Budgetary cage match.

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 1, 2021

New Army report confirms Vanessa Guillén was sexually harassed by a member of her unit before her death [Updated]
Army

New Army report confirms Vanessa Guillén was sexually harassed by a member of her unit before her death [Updated]

The new report will be released Friday.

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 1, 2021

A stunning 21 Army leaders will be disciplined over Vanessa Guillén’s disappearance and death
Army

A stunning 21 Army leaders will be disciplined over Vanessa Guillén’s disappearance and death

“We are committed to [rebuilding] our bond among our soldiers."

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Apr 30, 2021

We finally have a clear picture of what happened after Vanessa Guillen disappeared from Fort Hood
Army

We finally have a clear picture of what happened after Vanessa Guillen disappeared from Fort Hood

The long-awaited report was released Friday.

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Apr 30, 2021

A service member thumbs through a stack of cash.
Benefits & Pay

Here are a few tips to make the most of your military paycheck

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Apr 30, 2021

Hey veterans: We’ll pay you to play with cool gear and write about it
Veterans

Hey veterans: We’ll pay you to play with cool gear and write about it

We’re looking for a few devoted readers to review the latest and greatest gear and tech for us.

By Jared Keller

Updated on Apr 30, 2021

This soldier saved 2 people and a dog from a burning building then casually went back to work
Army

This soldier saved 2 people and a dog from a burning building then casually went back to work

"I made a quick decision."

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 30, 2021

A Navy admiral was fired after getting drunk and walking naked through a hotel
Navy

A Navy admiral was fired after getting drunk and walking naked through a hotel

'That’s when I went from not good to worse'

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 30, 2021

‘The worst 4 hours of my life’ — Legendary astronaut Michael Collins on what it’s like to have a nicotine fit aboard a B-52 mid-flight
Air Force

‘The worst 4 hours of my life’ — Legendary astronaut Michael Collins on what it’s like to have a nicotine fit aboard a B-52 mid-flight

"Like a teething baby, I slobbered and gummed my fingertips, my pencils, the corner of my handkerchief."

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 30, 2021

‘It bothers me a little bit that it’s just going to end like this’ – The pain felt by Afghanistan war veterans
Afghanistan

‘It bothers me a little bit that it’s just going to end like this’ – The pain felt by Afghanistan war veterans

No victory.

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 30, 2021

Soldiers are refusing the vaccine out of spite: ‘This is the first time I get to tell the Army no!’
Army

Soldiers are refusing the vaccine out of spite: ‘This is the first time I get to tell the Army no!’

"It's not about you."

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Apr 30, 2021

An Army major was allegedly drugged and bitten by strippers during a drunken escapade in Poland
Army

An Army major was allegedly drugged and bitten by strippers during a drunken escapade in Poland

The story lives on in an official Army investigation.

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Apr 30, 2021

‘A dereliction of duty’ — Why the amphibious vehicle disaster that killed 9 servicemen was entirely preventable
Opinion

‘A dereliction of duty’ — Why the amphibious vehicle disaster that killed 9 servicemen was entirely preventable

“What ought one to say then as each hardship comes? I was practicing for this, I was training for this.” —Epictetus

By Walt Yates

Updated on Apr 30, 2021

The Ozzi Gov app by NGA puts threat intelligence right in your pocket
United States

The Ozzi Gov app by NGA puts threat intelligence right in your pocket

Free to anyone holding a valid U.S. government ID.

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Apr 29, 2021