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female marine drill instructor
Marine Corps

How a viral video could force a cultural reckoning in the Marine Corps

“This is exactly why fucking females in the military fucking kill themselves."

‘Handier than a Ka-Bar’ — Why a Marine grunt turned congressman swears by his multitool
Marine Corps

‘Handier than a Ka-Bar’ — Why a Marine grunt turned congressman swears by his multitool

"It was a long war and I blew up a lot of things."

That time an airman accidentally prevented a nuclear apocalypse
Air Force

That time an airman accidentally prevented a nuclear apocalypse

"Either out of ignorance or luck, he ended the danger.”

Air Force considers allowing airmen to attend funerals without charging leave
Air Force

Air Force considers allowing airmen to attend funerals without charging leave

"Fundamentally, I think bereavement leave is the right thing to do.”

squad combat optic
Marine Corps

Marines are getting their hands on a brand new rifle optic

Reach out and touch someone

Here’s how a red dot sight works
Tactics

Here’s how a red dot sight works

You might be surprised by how simple red dot sights are — or how long they’ve been around.

The Army’s sexual assault prevention program is broken. These soldiers have ideas on how to fix it
Army

The Army’s sexual assault prevention program is broken. These soldiers have ideas on how to fix it

"I feel like I'm, more or less, just beating a dead horse."

Air Force expands racial disparity review to Asian-Americans, Latinx and more
Air Force

Air Force expands racial disparity review to Asian-Americans, Latinx and more

“It is critical that we hear from you because you are a central part of the solution."

Air Force identifies pilot killed in training jet crash in Alabama
Air Force

Air Force identifies pilot killed in training jet crash in Alabama

"The loss of two of our teammates is something that affects us all.”

US deports Nazi concentration camp guard living in Tennessee
United States

US deports Nazi concentration camp guard living in Tennessee

"The United States will not serve as a safe haven for human rights violators and war criminals."

Marine recognized for saving drowning couple from rough waters in California
Marine Corps

Marine recognized for saving drowning couple from rough waters in California

“It’s what Marines are expected to do."

This is the Army video that finally introduced America to the Green Berets
Army

This is the Army video that finally introduced America to the Green Berets

The film captures Green Berets with the 10th Special Forces Group conducting field training exercises.

How an army of artists and tricksters conned the Nazis and bluffed their way to victory in World War II
Entertainment

How an army of artists and tricksters conned the Nazis and bluffed their way to victory in World War II

It sounds like an idea that was cooked up in a Hollywood writer's room, but it really happened.

These photos of a paratrooper caught in high voltage power lines are my worst f’ing nightmare
Army

These photos of a paratrooper caught in high voltage power lines are my worst f’ing nightmare

Fuck that.

Meet ‘Veteran With A Sign,’ the Marine grunt who became a meme philosopher
Marine Corps

Meet ‘Veteran With A Sign,’ the Marine grunt who became a meme philosopher

“Tattoos and long hair do not change my combat effectiveness.”

What it was like fighting on Iwo Jima, according to a Marine Medal of Honor recipient
Marine Corps

What it was like fighting on Iwo Jima, according to a Marine Medal of Honor recipient

"I could no longer be the person I was prior to the Marine Corps."

PETA is trying to save deadly snakes from bloodthirsty Marines
Marine Corps

PETA is trying to save deadly snakes from bloodthirsty Marines

"It tastes like blood with a hint of fish."

soldiers talking
News

Why talking about racism in the ranks will only make the US military stronger

Cohesive teams require trusting the person next to you.

The Army’s new infantry goggles put the ‘Tron’ in ‘Army Strong’
Army

The Army’s new infantry goggles put the ‘Tron’ in ‘Army Strong’

“This changes how we operate honestly."

A beloved blade and other everyday carry items of America’s former top first responder
Tactics

A beloved blade and other everyday carry items of America’s former top first responder

"I’m generally averse to wearing a coat and tie."