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Air Force

The Air Force just let in a white supremacist that a Google search could have caught

Yes, seriously.

Marine Corps

The full story behind that viral video of a sergeant major rummaging through a Marine’s home

You've seen the video. Now get the full story.

Culture

A beginner’s guide to earning your citizenship through military service

Let's break it down.

Army

Video shows police draw weapons, pepper spray unarmed Army officer in uniform

“I'm honestly afraid to get out," the soldier says. "Yeah, you should be,” replied the officer.

Army

Cop fired after pepper-spraying unarmed Army lieutenant during traffic stop

The police department said the officer didn't follow procedures.

Army

These soldiers opted out of getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s why they changed their minds

“Any small part I can play in doing away with COVID, I was definitely on board with that.”

Air Force

An Air Guard colonel was allowed to quietly retire while his unit was investigated for sexual misconduct

“They were like, ‘rape her!’ and people started laughing."

Navy

Hey, UFOs that keep buzzing Navy ships: Are you from China?

You have my number. Call me, maybe?

Mandatory Fun

This one photo shows both the best and worst of life in the military

Embrace the suck.

Mandatory Fun

Watch a professional sommelier review Rip-It and other energy drinks

"This is really delicious and about as complex as a two or three-dollar energy drink can be."

Army

Why did nobody ever tell us that the Army has a ‘railroad conductor’ MOS?

Why don't they lead with that at the recruiting office?

Navy

‘Gallantry, guts and gumption’ — The two-hour battle in the Pacific that turned a Navy captain into a legend

“This is going to be a fighting ship. I intend to go in harm’s way, and anyone who doesn’t want to go along had better get off right now."

Army

An Army officer accused of fatally striking a man with his car is in line for promotion to colonel

Ravnsborg was allegedly "browsing political websites" on his phone before he hit Joseph Boever with his vehicle.

Marine Corps

A US Marine will wrestle in the Olympics for the first time in decades

Give him one!

Army

It’s been one year since Vanessa Guillén’s disappearance. Has the Army changed at all since then?

We want to hear from you.

Career

How this Army lieutenant pulled off an elaborate scheme to join the military without his family knowing

“My aunt asked me, ‘Who are these guys in a military uniform?’ And I’m like ‘Oh, that’s my Uber driver.'"

Navy

The Navy has fired 4 commanding officers so far this year

Accountability.

Analysis

Your complete guide to the Thrift Savings Plan

Prior proper planning

United States

All veterans and their spouses can get vaccinated at the VA. Here’s how

Let's break it down, Barney-style.

Mandatory Fun

At $39,000, this C-130-styled handbag costs half the salary of an actual Air Force pilot

They both carry stuff, but the C-130 is way better at it.