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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
Opinion

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."

How to build your credit score while serving in the military
Training

How to build your credit score while serving in the military

Check your financial health.

How a homeless orphan from Florida earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam
Military Awards

How a homeless orphan from Florida earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam

"Sims made the greatest sacrifice a soldier can make … and no mark of tribute can be too great.”

Suspended Army War College commandant under investigation for alleged sexual assault
Army

Suspended Army War College commandant under investigation for alleged sexual assault

An Army spokeswoman confirmed he was "suspended from his duties for an allegation of inappropriate touching."

The Pentagon delayed promoting female generals over fears of Trump’s reaction
United States

The Pentagon delayed promoting female generals over fears of Trump’s reaction

"I didn’t want their promotions derailed because someone in the Trump White House ... thought DoD was playing politics"

Pentagon considers sending more than 18,000 troops to help vaccinate America
United States

Pentagon considers sending more than 18,000 troops to help vaccinate America

'That is a no-fail mission.'

We salute the Army’s first Black Ranger instructor who became a legendary neighborhood crime-fighter
Army

We salute the Army’s first Black Ranger instructor who became a legendary neighborhood crime-fighter

"If you watched his body language ... you would get the message, 'I'm not the one to mess with.'"

Ford's new GT500 Mustang.
Opinion

Everything you should know when buying a car after deployment

Cash burning a hole in your fatigues? We have the answer.

Women in the Air Force are finally getting body armor that fits
Air Force

Women in the Air Force are finally getting body armor that fits

"It shows us that the military is starting to appreciate us females more, especially as cops."

aghanistan helicopter
Opinion

The proverbial ‘fall of Saigon’ is fast approaching in Afghanistan

Upbeat talk of Afghan forces being “better than we thought they were” may soon be put to the test.

raccoon hat
Marine Corps

Breaking the trash ceiling: Raccoon grunt checks into Marine barracks room

"Sup fellas, I’m gonna head in for the night.”

In this photo taken Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, multiple white nationalist groups march with torches through the UVA campus in Charlottesville, Va. Hundreds of people chanted, threw punches, hurled water bottles and unleashed chemical sprays on each other Saturday after violence erupted at a white nationalist rally in Virginia. (Mykal McEldowney/The Indianapolis Star via AP)
Opinion

It’s time the US military finally bans troops from joining extremist groups

By any means necessary.

Female Marine recruits have arrived at Recruit Depot San Diego for training for the first time ever
Marine Corps

Female Marine recruits have arrived at Recruit Depot San Diego for training for the first time ever

This is happening!

At least one American service member wounded by rocket fire in Iraq [Updated]
Iraq

At least one American service member wounded by rocket fire in Iraq [Updated]

Here's what we know so far.