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National Guardsman still teaching kids while protecting the Capitol: ‘I’m dedicated to their success’
National Guard

National Guardsman still teaching kids while protecting the Capitol: ‘I’m dedicated to their success’

“Some kids are shocked at the uniform but we talk through it."

A Marine vet in a militia group was among rioters who stormed the Capitol
Marine Corps

A Marine vet in a militia group was among rioters who stormed the Capitol

“I’m sitting here sick to my stomach."

National Guard infantryman arrested after taking selfie inside the Capitol during riots
National Guard

National Guard infantryman arrested after taking selfie inside the Capitol during riots

"Not like I did anything illegal."

We salute these military veterans who stood up to rioters on Capitol Hill
Veterans

We salute these military veterans who stood up to rioters on Capitol Hill

“My job is to protect and serve."

Fort Benning hunkers down in hopes of avoiding post-holiday COVID-19 surge
Army

Fort Benning hunkers down in hopes of avoiding post-holiday COVID-19 surge

"It may only get worse, but it too will pass."

Army offering $25,000 reward for information on ‘senseless murder’ of drill sergeant
Army

Army offering $25,000 reward for information on ‘senseless murder’ of drill sergeant

She was last seen at a bar in San Antonio before she was "shot to death" around 15 minutes later.

Police officer who faced down mob at Capitol is an Iraq War Army vet
Army

Police officer who faced down mob at Capitol is an Iraq War Army vet

His situational awareness and calm under pressure was astounding.

navy HELIOS laser system
Navy

The Navy just got its hands on a new frickin’ laser weapon to play with

? We're on the highway to the laser zone ?

Army to conduct extra background screening on soldiers at Biden inauguration
Army

Army to conduct extra background screening on soldiers at Biden inauguration

Thousands of National Guardsmen are expected to assist with inauguration security next week.

A VA hospital worker stole medical equipment needed for COVID-19 patients and sold it on eBay
United States

A VA hospital worker stole medical equipment needed for COVID-19 patients and sold it on eBay

What a dick.

Army identifies soldier killed in vehicle accident in Kuwait
Army

Army identifies soldier killed in vehicle accident in Kuwait

"Anthony was a vital asset to our team, a dedicated professional, and his service will not be forgotten."

‘An everyday hero’ — Navy Corpsman saves a man’s life after serious car accident
Navy

‘An everyday hero’ — Navy Corpsman saves a man’s life after serious car accident

“That just exemplifies what an everyday hero is.”

‘I always wanted a twin’ — Airman saves stranger’s life through bone marrow donation
Air Force

‘I always wanted a twin’ — Airman saves stranger’s life through bone marrow donation

"Who doesn’t want to save lives?”

What the hell is this ‘Integrated Survivability Onion’ chart?
Mandatory Fun

What the hell is this ‘Integrated Survivability Onion’ chart?

Really, we want to know.

We salute this World War II veteran for surviving two pandemics a century apart
Veterans

We salute this World War II veteran for surviving two pandemics a century apart

“People are fragile in their everyday lives and feel like they have to do it alone, but they don’t."

Soldier killed in non-combat incident in Kuwait
Army

Soldier killed in non-combat incident in Kuwait

Rest in peace, soldier.

vincent stewart
United States

Former DIA director denounces Trump for leading ‘attack’ on the Capitol

"When China cracks down on dissidents, how can we offer 'rule of law' as the best approach?"

This would-be airman really wants you to know he won’t enlist if Biden is commander-in-chief
Air Force

This would-be airman really wants you to know he won’t enlist if Biden is commander-in-chief

Bold strategy, Cotton.

The Army is kicking out that lieutenant who made a Holocaust joke on TikTok
Army

The Army is kicking out that lieutenant who made a Holocaust joke on TikTok

See ya.

The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier still can’t do the one thing it’s absolutely required to do
Navy

The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier still can’t do the one thing it’s absolutely required to do

What good is an aircraft carrier that can't reliably launch and land aircraft?