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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?

Sen. Duckworth demands Pentagon prosecute vets and troops who participated in Capitol riot
United States

Sen. Duckworth demands Pentagon prosecute vets and troops who participated in Capitol riot

"Upholding good order and discipline demands that the U.S. Armed Forces root out extremists"

Army secretary supports Arlington burial for police officer killed during Capitol riots
Army

Army secretary supports Arlington burial for police officer killed during Capitol riots

"He paid the ultimate price in fulfilling his oath."

Army investigating special operations officer for leading pro-Trump group to DC ahead of Capitol riot
Army

Army investigating special operations officer for leading pro-Trump group to DC ahead of Capitol riot

The 1st Special Forces Command is working to "determine the facts" of Capt. Rainey's involvement.

White House postpones Medal of Honor for Alwyn Cashe until after the inauguration
Military Awards

White House postpones Medal of Honor for Alwyn Cashe until after the inauguration

"I've waited 15 years ... I've got a little while longer to hold on."

national guard capitol hill
Air Force

Feds charge retired Air Force officer for allegedly taking part in the Capitol Hill insurrection

Larry Rendell Brock was arrested on Sunday.

Two-star Air Force general demoted to colonel for affair with subordinate
Air Force

Two-star Air Force general demoted to colonel for affair with subordinate

Adultery.