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A man disqualified from joining the Army allegedly returned and shot up the recruiting station
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A man disqualified from joining the Army allegedly returned and shot up the recruiting station

He was arrested on Dec. 14.

Vet groups call on Congress to investigate Dan Crenshaw’s alleged smearing of a sexual assault victim
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Vet groups call on Congress to investigate Dan Crenshaw’s alleged smearing of a sexual assault victim

Crenshaw's spokesman called the claims 'absurd and totally false.'

The National Guard has better snipers than the Green Berets and Marine Raiders
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The National Guard has better snipers than the Green Berets and Marine Raiders

It's a reminder that extreme talent can come from the most unexpected of places.

No, the US didn’t bomb 50,000 Chinese troops as they tried to invade Maine
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No, the US didn’t bomb 50,000 Chinese troops as they tried to invade Maine

No. Just no.

grunt shooting marine corps
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Marines go up against more ‘realistic enemy’ of robots and terrain at new live-fire range

This looks interesting.

marine corps robot mule
Culture

CBS is developing a series based on the futuristic ‘Burn In’ world of crime-fighting robots

If it's anything like the book, then it'll probably be worth watching.

Once again, Army snipers outshot Marines at USASOC’s annual sharpshooting competition
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Once again, Army snipers outshot Marines at USASOC’s annual sharpshooting competition

The U.S. Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition brings around two-man snipers teams from across both the U.S. armed forces and foreign special operations forces for several days of fine marksmanship skills. And yet again, Army snipers bested their fellow sharpshooters in the Navy, Coast Guard, and, uh, Marines

Fort Bragg administers its first COVID-19 vaccine
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Fort Bragg administers its first COVID-19 vaccine

“This is a milestone moment for us here on Fort Bragg."

Clint Eastwood still loves his role as Gunny Highway in ‘Heartbreak Ridge’ — ‘I’m proud I got to play a Marine’
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Clint Eastwood still loves his role as Gunny Highway in ‘Heartbreak Ridge’ — ‘I’m proud I got to play a Marine’

“I see this and I’m proud I got to play a Marine, even if I’m not qualified to be a Marine, at this present time."

Meet the real-life Green Beret that ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ turned into a playable character
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Meet the real-life Green Beret that ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ turned into a playable character

Now Tu Lam can add "video game character" to a list of titles that include: Green Beret, veteran, entrepreneur, martial artist, and all-around badass.

Geraldine Lovely
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Air Force NCO behind viral racist Facebook rant booted over ‘multitude of misconduct’

Tech Sgt. Geraldine Lovely was recommended for separation by the Air Force Personnel Board on May 7, 2019 following an investigation into a Facebook video in which Lovely blasted lower-ranking "black females" in a profanity-laced tirade

Netflix’s ‘Outside The Wire’ brings us a militarized ‘Six Million Dollar Man’ for the GWOT era
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Netflix’s ‘Outside The Wire’ brings us a militarized ‘Six Million Dollar Man’ for the GWOT era

It probably won't win any awards, but it might keep you entertained.

A Marine’s M107 Sniper Rifle Failed During A Firefight — So He Called Customer Service
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A Marine’s M107 Sniper Rifle Failed During A Firefight — So He Called Customer Service

“It's probably one of the biggest highlights of my life, to be able to help a Marine unit during a firefight"

Bravo Troop, Regimental Engineer Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment
Military Life

Ship or shop? Your overseas vehicle guide

If you’ve got orders in hand for an overseas move, you’ve most likely started thinking about the decisions involved.

Brad Pitt as Lt. Aldo Raine
Culture

10 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Inglourious Basterds’

I Can’t Stop Laughing At This Army Veteran’s Political Ad
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I Can’t Stop Laughing At This Army Veteran’s Political Ad

I’m Not A Marine, I’m An Ex-Marine. Get Over It
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I’m Not A Marine, I’m An Ex-Marine. Get Over It

We salute the sailor who walked the flight deck in a Star Wars droid costume
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We salute the sailor who walked the flight deck in a Star Wars droid costume

“A couple pilots were getting ready to get launched and they saw me and were like ‘What?’”

The Space Force is officially better at ‘Call of Duty’ than the other branches
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The Space Force is officially better at ‘Call of Duty’ than the other branches

I guess the Army and Marine Corps' emphasis on ground combat doesn't translate to gaming?

9 Airmen Killed When Air Force WC-130 Crashes in Savannah, Georgia
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9 Airmen Killed When Air Force WC-130 Crashes in Savannah, Georgia