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United States

Mattis issues a grave warning: We’re in danger of destroying our democracy

"A republic, if you can keep it."

Air Force

The Air Force is developing spray-on tech to make you heal like Wolverine

Airmen, meet X-Men

Army

The Army just got its hands on its most advanced Apache helicopter yet

The latest upgrade to the Apache's venerable airframe is officially coming in for a landing.

Space Force

The official Space Force ranks are here, and sadly they don’t include ‘space cadet’

Lower enlisted Guardians are very special.

Army

The Army is evaluating a brand new anti-tank missile for its arsenal

Here comes the boom!

Army

The Army’s new grooming standards include ponytails, earrings, and common sense

"This isn't about male and female standards," Grinston said. "This is about Army standards."

Army

Tell us what you think of the Army’s new grooming changes

Sound off!

Survival

How to use a compass like a master navigator

Have you ever been so lost in the sauce that you needed a compass to find your way out?

Navy

Destroyer captain fired for allegedly trying to turn a captured AK-47 into a plaque for his ship

Gear adrift is a gift.

Army

Army chaplain under investigation for calling transgender troops ‘mentally unfit’ to serve

Chaplains represent "hundreds of American denominations and faith traditions" and are "charged to nurture the living."

United States

The Pentagon tried to bury an alarming survey about widespread racism in the ranks

Where transparency goes to die.

Army

Green Beret killed in gunfight with Jordanian soldier to posthumously receive Silver Star

Staff Sgt. James F. Moriarty was "directly responsible for the survival of another Green Beret."

Marine Corps

Mattis vaccinated against COVID-19, proving he has a plan to kill every germ he meets

Insert 'knife hands' quip here.

Marine Corps

The Marine Corps is eyeing a long-range robot boat that can nail targets with kamikaze drones

The service wants the Long Range Unmanned Surface Vessel to back up grunts in the Indo-Pacific region.

Survival

How to properly sharpen a knife without losing a finger

Learn how to sharpen a knife the right way.

Army

How Kombucha tea inspired a new way for soldiers to defend against chemical attacks

"Living materials could provide the most effective sensing of chem/bio warfare agents."

United States

Pentagon to probe possible war crimes committed by troops downrange

Law & Order.

Air Force

‘Delete all phones’ — How one man killed communications at an Air Force base for weeks

‘Is this good-bye?’ Daniels said, while being escorted off base.

Mandatory Fun

The adorable story of Scoff, the plushy ducky who flies in an F-15

Ducking wonderful

Air Force

‘An over-patterned couch’ — Airmen can’t wait to say goodbye forever to their tiger stripe ABUs

‘As stylish as a fat collar and polyester bell-bottoms'