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How one veteran found purpose again
Career

How one veteran found purpose again

The physical and mental struggle Michael endured was long and arduous, but he attributes his post-service success to accepting what you’re going though, and being honest with yourself.

‘What to remember in a firefight’ according to ‘Hoot’ the legendary Delta Force operator of ‘Black Hawk Down’ fame
Army

‘What to remember in a firefight’ according to ‘Hoot’ the legendary Delta Force operator of ‘Black Hawk Down’ fame

Don't panic.

The Pentagon is making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for US troops
United States

The Pentagon is making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for US troops

No longer voluntary.

Floyd Lindstrom, Medal of Honor
News

Black and Native American heroes from as far back as WWII may see Medal of Honor upgrades

The military services need to sort through thousands of citations.

German Panther tank
Europe

Safety brief: Don’t hide a WWII-era Panther tank in your basement

The man "insisted it was just "scrap metal."

One of the Navy’s youngest destroyers is rocking a brand new battle flag at sea
Navy

One of the Navy’s youngest destroyers is rocking a brand new battle flag at sea

Always ready, fight on!

Your definitive guide to auto loans
News

Your definitive guide to auto loans

Here's what you need to know.

Air Force A-10s just made a ‘highway to the danger zone’ in Michigan
Air Force

Air Force A-10s just made a ‘highway to the danger zone’ in Michigan

“No speeding citations were issued during the exercise."

U.S. Marines maintaining security of coalition resources in Iraq
Marine Corps

A Marine’s new book is a ‘deeply lyrical account’ of infantry life in the Post 9/11 age

If there is such a thing as literary justice, you will eventually find Tellessen’s truth shelved alongside Sledge and Leckie and O’Brien.

taiwan china war, taiwan china, china taiwan, china, pacific, battle, battle for taiwan
China

Why the next major war is likely to start in Taiwan

'We are talking about lots and lots of casualties.'

Here’s why the Air Force’s workhorse C-17 is called ‘the Moose’
Air Force

Here’s why the Air Force’s workhorse C-17 is called ‘the Moose’

Moose gang turn up

Neither of the top Air Force general’s two favorite military movies are about the Air Force
Entertainment

Neither of the top Air Force general’s two favorite military movies are about the Air Force

Can you blame him?

An Air Force drone more costly than an F-35 just fell out of the sky in North Dakota
Air Force

An Air Force drone more costly than an F-35 just fell out of the sky in North Dakota

Grand Forks Air Force Base has requested the public avoid the scene of the crash.

air force officer attacked dc
Air Force

Air Force officer shows courageous restraint by not punching irate attacker on DC street

"We're good. Walk away."

Cyber Fury 21 | Marines with 8th Comm. Bn. participated in Exercise Cyber Fury 21
Marine Corps

Semper WiFi: Marine Corps launches into cyberwar with 4 new jobs for Marines

Hack the planet.

fort leonard wood sharp training
Army

A small tweak to how the Army trains new soldiers is dramatically reducing sexual assault reports

“There was no question about what the expectations are.” 

A new Air Force weapon will wipe out drone swarms with the push of a button
Air Force

A new Air Force weapon will wipe out drone swarms with the push of a button

"I’ve watched it in action and it’s really quite impressive."

Pentagon identifies officer killed in attack as ‘gregarious’ Army veteran [Updated]
Army

Pentagon identifies officer killed in attack as ‘gregarious’ Army veteran [Updated]

"Officer Gonzalez embodied our values of integrity and service to others.

ryan sawyer mays
Navy

A 20-year-old Navy SEAL dropout is the sailor charged in the USS Bonhomme Richard fire

He lasted five days at BUD/S.

Erik Bartell on finding your tribe
Army

Erik Bartell on finding your tribe