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Afghanistan War

They were children when the Afghanistan War began. As soldiers they carried the burden of ending it

"I feel like I let down a 20-year generation of soldiers."

Marine Corps

The untold story of the dapper Marine who became the Greatest Generation’s ‘distracted boyfriend’ meme

The photo shows then-Staff Sgt. Louis A. Capozzoli, and he is not on his way to steal your girl.

Marine Corps

Sorry, but the real Marine Corps birthday is in July

Surprise!

Air Force

Air Force fires colonel who berated subordinates for following safety protocols

“There's 'fired' and then there's 'Air Force fired.'"

Air Force

The story of a legendary triple-ace and his equally legendary mustache

Robin Olds personified the hard-fighting, hard-living, no-nonsense pilots who made the US Air Force the worlds most lethal and effective air service on earth.

Marine Corps

Marine Corps throws cold water on fighter jet rides for reenlistment

They will, however, give you cash.

Air Force

‘Space weather’ is a thing, and the Air Force has a school teaching airmen to forecast it

In space, the solar wind doesn't blow, it sucks.

Entertainment

What ‘Squid Game’ teaches us about life in the military

Mind games, crappy food, matching uniforms, and signing a contract without realizing what you're agreeing to. Sound familiar?

Army

A woman just graduated the US Army’s sniper school for the first time ever

"The soldier met every standard ... We are proud of the results of her efforts."

Career

The art of informational interviewing: a veteran’s guide to finding a civilian job

The competition is fierce out there. Building a network of allies will give you a leg up.

World War I

Eddie Rickenbacker: American hero and candidate for most interesting man in the world

A self-made aviation pioneer, patriot, war hero, and captain of industry, he embodies the American spirit like few others before or since.

Iraq War

Unbelievable stories from the Second Battle of Fallujah

The stories that emerged from that battle are the kind that legends are built on. They're larger than life and in some cases seem unbelievable. But they're true.

Opinion

The debate over registering women for the draft is a waste of time: There is no draft

The draft has been dead as a doornail for nearly 50 years.

Marine Corps

This photo of Marine artillery in action looks like hell itself

"Whoever took it timed it so perfectly."

Air Force

32 turbofan engines, 16 Avenger cannons, 10 tons of armor: This is an A-10 elephant walk

That's a lot of 'brrrrt'

Marine Corps

Marine Corps calls BS on reports they surrendered to British troops during a training exercise

"This exercise does not provide an opportunity to ‘surrender.’"

Army

The Army’s new tank munition combines the power of four rounds into one

“I’d take it to hell and back.”

Career

Marine Corps reveals why 75% of Marines get out after a single enlistment

"Maturing the force"

Air Force

The Air Force has not approved any religious waivers for the COVID vaccine

"Although we are encouraged by the falling number of cases, COVID-19 is still a very real threat."

Opinion

The US military’s toxic exposure problem is far bigger than just ‘burn pits’

The dialogue around toxic exposure should be evidence-based, relevant, solution-focused, and preventative.