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SOCOM getting a fancy new sight for aiming grenade launchers
Guns

SOCOM getting a fancy new sight for aiming grenade launchers

The Acquire Read Deploy Sight reads out the angle the weapon platform is raised and calculates the distance the round will travel.

This everyday piece of hardware crashed an $11 million drone
Drones

This everyday piece of hardware crashed an $11 million drone

A loose washer made the Reaper's ground control station send out erroneous commands while on a mission.

Airman who helped more than 30 people survive Las Vegas shooting finally recognized for his heroism
Air Force

Airman who helped more than 30 people survive Las Vegas shooting finally recognized for his heroism

“I am grateful that I received this training and was able to help as many people as I could.”

US moves from conditions-based withdrawal to inelegant bug-out from Afghanistan
Afghanistan

US moves from conditions-based withdrawal to inelegant bug-out from Afghanistan

The Afghan government has neither been informed nor consulted about any U.S. military plan to draw down to 2,500 troops next year, an Afghan official told Task & Purpose on Wednesday.

Navy SEAL who saved 3 kids from drowning receives medal for his heroism
Navy

Navy SEAL who saved 3 kids from drowning receives medal for his heroism

“I was reminded of the seven-mile swim we do in BUD/S, and I thought to myself, if I have to I can do this all day"

2 Marine veterans among conspirators charged in alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor
Marine Corps

2 Marine veterans among conspirators charged in alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor

Former Marine Daniel Harris, 22, and former Marine reservist Joseph Morrison, 26, were among the men charged by state and federal authorities this week after law enforcement foiled an alleged scheme to kidnap Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitme

‘I can’t imagine doing this in boots’ — Soldiers revisit Currahee Mountain of ‘Band of Brothers’ fame
Army

‘I can’t imagine doing this in boots’ — Soldiers revisit Currahee Mountain of ‘Band of Brothers’ fame

“It shows just how tough they were and why they were able to endure so much during the war.

Netflix’s new WWII miniseries looks like ‘Band of Brothers’ meets ‘A Scanner Darkly’
Entertainment

Netflix’s new WWII miniseries looks like ‘Band of Brothers’ meets ‘A Scanner Darkly’

And while that may sound a bit gimmicky, based on the trailer it looks absolutely fantastic

Two sailors die after Navy plane crashes in Alabama
Navy

Two sailors die after Navy plane crashes in Alabama

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

Medal of Honor for heroic soldier Alwyn Cashe delayed amid Supreme Court fight
Army

Medal of Honor for heroic soldier Alwyn Cashe delayed amid Supreme Court fight

It's been 15 years.

ISIS claims responsibility for bombing school in Afghanistan that killed at least 18
Afghanistan

ISIS claims responsibility for bombing school in Afghanistan that killed at least 18

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

Emails reveal how Capt. Crozier’s pleas for help from the Navy fell on deaf ears until his bombshell letter leaked
Navy

Emails reveal how Capt. Crozier’s pleas for help from the Navy fell on deaf ears until his bombshell letter leaked

'Letter seems to have gotten the ball rolling ‐ hopefully not too late,' Crozier wrote in a March 31 email.

Why this Air Force squadron is like the Night’s Watch from ‘Game of Thrones’
Air Force

Why this Air Force squadron is like the Night’s Watch from ‘Game of Thrones’

Cold dark places, mysterious enemies ... what are we waiting for?

The #2 Space Force officer has COVID-19
Space Force

The #2 Space Force officer has COVID-19

Gen. David D. Thompson tested positive for the disease on Wednesday soon after learning that a close family member he had been in close contact with had also tested positive, according to a service press release.

Samuel L. Jackson has killed more than 1,700 people on screen. Which is just, wow. That’s a lot
Entertainment

Samuel L. Jackson has killed more than 1,700 people on screen. Which is just, wow. That’s a lot

That's right, folks: Samuel mother-f--king Jackson is deadlier than some of Hollywood's biggest action stars, at least on screen.

Army

The Army repeatedly screwed this combat veteran. Now he’s being kicked out of the service — again

"Looking at all the facts and circumstances, he’s suffered quite enough"

Let the good vibes roll: Veterans and Gold Star families can soon visit national parks for free
Benefits & Pay

Let the good vibes roll: Veterans and Gold Star families can soon visit national parks for free

Gold Star families and military veterans will now be able to visit national parks, wildlife refuges, and other federal lands starting on Veterans Day (Nov. 11) and continuing until August 2021.

These F-15s dressed up fly as hell for Halloween
Mandatory Fun

These F-15s dressed up fly as hell for Halloween

Get ready for supersonic trick or treat!

US special operations forces behind al-Baghdadi raid awarded Presidential Unit Citation
United States

US special operations forces behind al-Baghdadi raid awarded Presidential Unit Citation

President Donald Trump presented a Presidential Unit Citation to the U.S. special operations forces involved in the raid took out ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi just over a year ago

The Army is testing its most advanced Bradley Fighting Vehicle yet
Army

The Army is testing its most advanced Bradley Fighting Vehicle yet

Soldiers assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team are currently putting the latest iteration of the tried-and-true Bradley fighting vehicle through its paces during operational testing at Ford Hood in Texas