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Gold Star dad of Navy SEAL killed days after Trump took office says not to trust president ‘with your kid’s life or your own’
Navy

Gold Star dad of Navy SEAL killed days after Trump took office says not to trust president ‘with your kid’s life or your own’

"If you hear one thing, let it be this: don't trust Donald Trump with your kid's life or your own."

Watch a Ukrainian fighter jet nail a road sign during a rough landing outside Kiev
Europe

Watch a Ukrainian fighter jet nail a road sign during a rough landing outside Kiev

A Ukrainian Air Force Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet collided with a road sign on a highway outside of the country's capital of Kiev on Thursday

NORAD conducts triple intercept of Russian aircraft amid rise in Alaskan incursions
Russia

NORAD conducts triple intercept of Russian aircraft amid rise in Alaskan incursions

The U.S. military deployed fighter jets to intercept three pairs of Russian patrol aircraft as they entered the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone on Thursday evening, North American Aerospace Defense Command announced on Friday.

Green Berets receive valor awards for grueling eight-hour firefight against elite Taliban force in Afghanistan
Army

Green Berets receive valor awards for grueling eight-hour firefight against elite Taliban force in Afghanistan

A group of Green Berets have received valor awards for their heroic actions during a grueling eight-hour firefighter against Taliban forces in Afghanistan in August 2019

Air Force still ‘struggling’ to stop two-year suicide crisis, top general says
Air Force

Air Force still ‘struggling’ to stop two-year suicide crisis, top general says

“I’ll be honest with you, collectively we’re struggling with how to deal with this.”

Pentagon belatedly acknowledges collision between US and Russian vehicles in Syria
Middle East

Pentagon belatedly acknowledges collision between US and Russian vehicles in Syria

'We have advised the Russians that their behavior was dangerous and unacceptable.'

Watch the Army’s souped-up new M1 Abrams fire its main gun in slow motion
Army

Watch the Army’s souped-up new M1 Abrams fire its main gun in slow motion

It's been nearly three years since since the Army took delivery of the first of its first souped-up M1 Abrams main battle tanks, and soldiers are already giving the new warhorses a workout

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.