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Both were killed when their aircraft went down about 5 p.m. on Oct. 23 in a residential area of Foley, Alabama.

The Army seems to be the Typhoid Mary of America’s ongoing social media stupidity pandemic.

"The overall security situation in Afghanistan is regrettably not good."

It's been 15 years.

“The aircrew did not survive the crash,” wrote U.S. Naval Air Forces. “We are not aware of any civilian casualties."

"Things shouldn’t have escalated to this level. Sarah should never have been placed in this predicament."

"How 'easy' does this look?"

That's one helluva belly rub

As far as I’m concerned, 'Battle: Los Angeles' is the greatest post-9/11 military movie. Here's why

In a letter sent earlier this month to a wide swath of the Marine officer corps, commandant Gen. David Berger reminded everyone from general to lieutenant that they needed to hold Marines accountable with a paper trail.

At 20 years old, Army Spc. Poe Hsee understands selfless service more than others. Born into the ethnic Karen minority in Burma (Myanmar), Hsee fled to Thailand before moving to the United States when he was 8. He knew nothing about the culture or how to speak much English, but today he’s on his way to achieving U.S. citizenship while stationed with the Oregon Army National Guard in Kosovo.

The United States military is the finest fighting force in the world, ready to deploy anywhere within 48-hour notice. A combat-ready unit cannot operate without logistics, communications, and of course, family support. While they don’t wear uniforms, military spouses are fundamental in keeping our forces domestic and abroad focused, supported, and ready to go.

We’ve been hearing a lot lately about PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and how important it is for medical professionals. And rightly so, because wearing the right protective gear can literally save your life and protect you from the dangers of COVID-19 and plenty of other diseases. Maybe it didn’t occur to you that the PPE you bring with you to the range can be just as important for your own health and safety.

The U.S. government lost approximately $19 billion in taxpayer dollars to waste, fraud, and abuse in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2018, according to the top government watchdog for the reconstruction effort there

"Come on, Barbie, let's go party"

U mad, bro?

We truly — truly — hate to see it

They said they have "considerable concerns regarding the negative impact it may already be having on so many careers"

U.S. Strategic Command chief Navy Adm. Charles "Chas" Richard has some very unusual portraits hanging in his office

More than two dozen Marines have been investigated over extremist or racist ties since 2017, including at least one officer.