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Air Force

Air Force secretary warns China could make ‘catastrophic mistake’ with its nuclear weapons

"I am deeply concerned about the implications of China’s change in policy for nuclear stability and the potential for a catastrophic mistake.”

Army

The Army accidentally released the wrong name for its brand new supergun

Meet 'Iron Thunder' ... or not!

Afghanistan

US strike that killed 10 civilians in Kabul relied on intel search for ubiquitous ‘white Toyota Corolla’

"Clearly intelligence was wrong on this vehicle."

United States

VA investigating employee accused of posting medical information about vet’s genital surgery online as a joke

The employee has been removed from a position with access to veterans' records “for the foreseeable future” and an investigation is underway.

Army

How Mark Milley became America’s most politicized general

War is politics – and vice versa.

Army

Army finally reveals why a soldier is being court-martialed for a mysterious firefight in Syria

Nicoson allegedly ordered soldiers to delete video of the incident.

Marine Corps

‘You blessed us with light and love’ — America welcomes baby girl of Marine killed in Kabul

“[H]e would’ve been the best dad."

Middle East

US troops are still in Syria and nobody can give a good answer as to why

The U.S. military’s presence in Syria is a mission looking for a strategy.

Air Force

The Air Force wants to turn the C-130 into a floating commando wagon

"Seaborne operations offer nearly unlimited water landing zones."

Air Force

The Air Force tried to kill the A-10 by clipping its wings and starving it of parts

“It’s a death from a thousand cuts.”

National Guard

‘School bus driver’ is the latest job for National Guard troops

“We are like the Swiss Army knife of the DoD."

Marine Corps

‘Blue Angels’ Marine awarded highest non-combat heroism medal after saving 3 kids [Updated]

"Sgt. Parsons ... immediately jumped into action."

Army

Army refuses to say whether officer’s resignation letter citing ‘Marxist takeover of the military’ is real

"I regretfully — yet resolutely — tender my resignation."

Air Force

‘I love flying the A-10’ — This man has BRRRT’d longer than anybody in history

"Even after 32 years, it hasn’t gotten old."

Africa

US suspends military support to Guinea after Special Forces-trained troops launch coup on their day off

It was supposed to be a 'down day.'

Marine Corps

A Marine Corps recruit died on his first training day at boot camp

Two recruits have died at Parris Island since June.

Afghanistan

The Pentagon reportedly used its missile full of swords to strike ISIS-K in retaliation for the Kabul airport attack

The 'ninja bomb' strikes again.

Army

A totally sane and rational person threatened to charge the Army with war crimes over COVID vaccines

"Have a blessed day!"

Stackable degree programs are perfect for military veterans

The Pentagon Rundown

How 9/11 changed the nature of American war — and how it shaped those who fight it

For a time before Sept. 11, 2001, America seemed invincible.