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Watch this Navy veteran shrug off batons and pepper spray like a badass amid protests in Portland
Navy

Watch this Navy veteran shrug off batons and pepper spray like a badass amid protests in Portland

"He just took it"

Kunsan Air Base airman dies after being found unresponsive in dorm room
Air Force

Kunsan Air Base airman dies after being found unresponsive in dorm room

The airman was found at around 8:50 a.m. on Monday and was declared dead 20 minutes later

The Army is trying to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle for the third time — again
Army

The Army is trying to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle for the third time — again

After two decades of failed attempts to do away with the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, the Army is taking one more stab at replacing its aging fleet of combat vehicles

Trump says bases named for Confederates won’t be renamed: ‘I don’t care what the military says’
Army

Trump says bases named for Confederates won’t be renamed: ‘I don’t care what the military says’

'I don’t care what the military says. I’m supposed to make the decision.'

Photos show the damage sustained by the USS Bonhomme Richard during the fire
Navy

Photos show the damage sustained by the USS Bonhomme Richard during the fire

A string of photos that recently surfaced online offer a sense of the scale and scope of damage sustained by the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard during last week's fire.

New Jersey National Guard’s new retention pitch: Yell and throw money at a camera
National Guard

New Jersey National Guard’s new retention pitch: Yell and throw money at a camera

"When I got done watching this.....I shuttered and looked around as if somebody could see my embarrassment," wrote one commenter.

The Pentagon is playing its C Team with so many top positions left unfilled
United States

The Pentagon is playing its C Team with so many top positions left unfilled

The U.S. military is effectively being held together by chewing gum and rubber bands.

It’s not just the Confederate flag: the Pentagon’s new ban may apply to the Jolly Roger
United States

It’s not just the Confederate flag: the Pentagon’s new ban may apply to the Jolly Roger

Bad news, service members: the Pentagon will no longer permit you to let your freak flag fly.

DoD effectively bans Confederate flags from military installations
United States

DoD effectively bans Confederate flags from military installations

The U.S. military has now banned the Confederate flag from military installations without specifically mentioning the flag in its new policy change

11 reasons Warhammer 40,000 is a lot like the US military
Entertainment

11 reasons Warhammer 40,000 is a lot like the US military

Have you ever been deemed a heretic for minor infractions of protocol?

‘Every generation has its heroes’ — Army veteran who stopped active shooter awarded Soldier’s Medal
Army

‘Every generation has its heroes’ — Army veteran who stopped active shooter awarded Soldier’s Medal

"Every generation has its heroes and Master Sergeant Royer is one of ours today”

The Bonhomme Richard fire raises concerns over whether the Navy can repair ships damaged in war
Navy

The Bonhomme Richard fire raises concerns over whether the Navy can repair ships damaged in war

'There’s simply very few locations where someone could even attempt to build a replacement for Bonhomme Richard.'

Marine Corps quietly cuts ties with former top Tucker Carlson writer after racist and sexist posts surface
Marine Corps

Marine Corps quietly cuts ties with former top Tucker Carlson writer after racist and sexist posts surface

The Marine Corps "does not tolerate racist, sexist, or homophobic behavior," a spokesperson said.

The Army may name its next missile-hauling Stryker after a fictional Warhammer 40,000 tank
Army

The Army may name its next missile-hauling Stryker after a fictional Warhammer 40,000 tank

Buckle up, fellow nerds, because the U.S. Army is about to blow all its points on a goddamned Manticore

Family of Grand Forks AFB airman killed in shooting say daughter was scared of fellow airman
Air Force

Family of Grand Forks AFB airman killed in shooting say daughter was scared of fellow airman

"She was afraid of this guy ... there were instances of him being volatile and aggressive and controlling."

Senator demands ‘immediate’ review of treatment of women and minorities in the military following Vanessa Guillen killing
Army

Senator demands ‘immediate’ review of treatment of women and minorities in the military following Vanessa Guillen killing

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) sent a letter on Thursday to Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, requesting an "immediate" review of the treatment of women and people of color in the military.

Remains of another missing soldier found during Vanessa Guillen search to be buried with full military honors
Army

Remains of another missing soldier found during Vanessa Guillen search to be buried with full military honors

"We hope that this news will comfort his family and the friends he served with in this time of terrible grief."

DoD is eliminating promotion photos and ordering services to review hairstyle regulations in fight against racism
United States

DoD is eliminating promotion photos and ordering services to review hairstyle regulations in fight against racism

Defense Secretary Mark Esper has announced a series of steps he is taking immediately to combat racism in the ranks

Read the stories of the Marine Raiders awarded Silver and Bronze Stars for a hellish four-hour battle in Afghanistan
Marine Corps

Read the stories of the Marine Raiders awarded Silver and Bronze Stars for a hellish four-hour battle in Afghanistan

A Marine Raider who assaulted a bunker and recovered a wounded Afghan soldier during a four-hour firefight in Afghanistan last year was one of several special operations Marines recognized for valor when he was awarded the Silver Star last week

National Guardsman found dead at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston identified
National Guard

National Guardsman found dead at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston identified

Sgt. Kelvonta K. Ellis, 22, was found dead in his room at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Sunday, officials said