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Army Special Forces colonel acquitted of sexual assault charges
Army

Army Special Forces colonel acquitted of sexual assault charges

Army Special Forces Col. Kevin Russell was charged with five counts of sexual assault.

Air Force captain found guilty of assaulting three women at Arizona nightclub
Air Force

Air Force captain found guilty of assaulting three women at Arizona nightclub

"I'm not afraid to slap a bi--h," Scott told one woman.

Arson suspected in Bonhomme Richard fire, defense official says
Navy

Arson suspected in Bonhomme Richard fire, defense official says

A defense official confirmed to Task & Purpose that a sailor is being questioned in connection with the fire but has not been charged.

Army says sexual assault complaint ‘unsubstantiated’ from soldier found dead near Fort Hood
Army

Army says sexual assault complaint ‘unsubstantiated’ from soldier found dead near Fort Hood

“Our investigation has been completed and is with the command and their legal team for further action if warranted."

Marine Corps eliminates photo requirement for promotions in military-wide diversity effort
Marine Corps

Marine Corps eliminates photo requirement for promotions in military-wide diversity effort

The change goes into effect on Sept. 1 and applies to both officers and enlisted Marines.

We salute the badass Coastie who opened fire on a friggin’ shark that crashed his crew’s swim call
Mandatory Fun

We salute the badass Coastie who opened fire on a friggin’ shark that crashed his crew’s swim call

A group of lucky Coasties avoided starring in an impromptu remake of 'Jaws' thanks to the quick trigger finger of a fellow crewmate on Wednesday

The official game trailer for ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’ is finally here
Entertainment

The official game trailer for ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’ is finally here

I had my doubts, but this looks pretty damn good.

‘I’m driven by competition’ — What it takes to become the Air Force’s top fighter pilot
Air Force

‘I’m driven by competition’ — What it takes to become the Air Force’s top fighter pilot

"It was a great year for the wing, the squadron and myself, but to me it’s more of a decade process."

Army colonel and brother of Alexander Vindman files whistleblower reprisal complaint
Army

Army colonel and brother of Alexander Vindman files whistleblower reprisal complaint

Vindman's attorneys say he was ""retaliated against ... for performing his duty as an attorney and soldier."

‘Star Trek’ legend William Shatner calls on the Space Force to use Navy ranks
Navy

‘Star Trek’ legend William Shatner calls on the Space Force to use Navy ranks

In 1966, William Shatner made history by performing in a movie that was done entirely in Esperanto.

Video shows US and Russian military vehicles colliding in Syria, injuring American troops
Middle East

Video shows US and Russian military vehicles colliding in Syria, injuring American troops

New video appears to capture a near miss between U.S. and Russian military vehicles in an apparent escalation in the undeclared road war between the two countries in northeastern Syria

Marines who appeared in Trump RNC video did not violate DoD policy, Corps says
Marine Corps

Marines who appeared in Trump RNC video did not violate DoD policy, Corps says

"Their official duty is to assist the President in office; those duties include opening doors for the President"

Body believed to be missing Fort Hood soldier Elder Fernandes found in Texas, family lawyer says
Army

Body believed to be missing Fort Hood soldier Elder Fernandes found in Texas, family lawyer says

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fernandes family during this challenging time," Temple Police Chief Shawn Reynolds said.

Nearly two years after ISIS’s defeat, more than 10,000 fighters are still active in Iraq and Syria
Iraq

Nearly two years after ISIS’s defeat, more than 10,000 fighters are still active in Iraq and Syria

It's been nearly three years since President Donald Trump first declared victory over ISIS, but there are still more than 10,000 ISIS fighters currently active in Iraq and Syria, according to a UN official

Soldier missing from Fort Hood was ‘bullied’ after reporting sexual assault, lawyer says
Army

Soldier missing from Fort Hood was ‘bullied’ after reporting sexual assault, lawyer says

Sgt. Elder Fernandes was last seen on Aug. 17.

Hero soldier saves three people caught in their vehicles during a flash flood in Virginia
Army

Hero soldier saves three people caught in their vehicles during a flash flood in Virginia

"I definitely would like to think any other Soldier, present or retired, would do it."

Investigation into why National Guard helicopters buzzed protesters in D.C. stuck in limbo
National Guard

Investigation into why National Guard helicopters buzzed protesters in D.C. stuck in limbo

“The Department is committed to a complete and thorough investigation," Pentagon spokesman Army Lt. Col. Chris Mitchell said on Tuesday. "The investigation is ongoing and we do not have a timeline on a completion date"

The Army is going all in on a drone swarm to back up its next-generation helicopter
Army

The Army is going all in on a drone swarm to back up its next-generation helicopter

The Army has awarded contracts to multiple defense contractors to whip up a family of drones that can conduct surveillance and reconnaissance, pose as decoys, wage electronic warfare, and deliver lethal payloads alongside the service's next-generation helicopter

New graphic novel celebrates the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor
Veterans

New graphic novel celebrates the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor

One of the first women to earn a medical degree in the United States and the only to ever be awarded the Medal of Honor is now the star of her own graphic novel

Court-martial to begin for Special Forces colonel accused of sexual assault
Army

Court-martial to begin for Special Forces colonel accused of sexual assault

Russell was charged with five counts of sexual assault.