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Marines are getting a lethal upgrade to their iconic Vietnam-era rocket launcher
Marine Corps

Marines are getting a lethal upgrade to their iconic Vietnam-era rocket launcher

The Marine Corps is working to procure and field a next-generation anti-tank M72 rocket launcher system that significantly reduces backblast within the next several years

The US still doesn’t know how many Afghan security forces actually exist, surprising no one
Afghanistan

The US still doesn’t know how many Afghan security forces actually exist, surprising no one

In other news, water is wet

This star-spangled Navy helicopter looks like it was plucked straight out of ‘Team America’
Mandatory Fun

This star-spangled Navy helicopter looks like it was plucked straight out of ‘Team America’

It doesn't matter how sweet your ride is; no amount of gung-ho bumper stickers, chrome, or flame decals will ever compare to the majesty of this MH-60S Seahawk.

The Navy’s first Black female fighter pilot has officially earned her Wings of Gold
Navy

The Navy’s first Black female fighter pilot has officially earned her Wings of Gold

"I never intended to be the first"

Marine Corps identifies Marines and sailor presumed dead after amphibious assault vehicle accident
Marine Corps

Marine Corps identifies Marines and sailor presumed dead after amphibious assault vehicle accident

RIP

Navy investigating video of military dogs attacking man in Colin Kaepernick jersey during demonstration
Navy

Navy investigating video of military dogs attacking man in Colin Kaepernick jersey during demonstration

Navy Special Warfare Command is investigating a video that showed military working dogs attacking a target in a Colin Kaepernick jersey during a demonstration at the Navy SEAL Museum last year

7 Marines and 1 sailor presumed dead as rescue efforts end 40 hours after amphibious assault vehicle sank
Marine Corps

7 Marines and 1 sailor presumed dead as rescue efforts end 40 hours after amphibious assault vehicle sank

'It is with a heavy heart, that I decided to conclude the search and rescue effort.'

Marine Corps limited amphibious assault vehicle use after one sinks off California coast, killing one Marine
Marine Corps

Marine Corps limited amphibious assault vehicle use after one sinks off California coast, killing one Marine

Brig. Gen. Rick Uribe
Marine Corps

Marine Corps to consider promotion of one-star general who used his aide as a personal servant

Uribe’s aide, a junior officer not named in the report, told investigators that she "only did personal matters" for the general while in Iraq.

The Navy is booting two San Diego-based sailors found guilty in separate human smuggling cases
Navy

The Navy is booting two San Diego-based sailors found guilty in separate human smuggling cases

Well, bye.

10 questions only a veteran would ask Terminal Lance
Entertainment

10 questions only a veteran would ask Terminal Lance

Given the enduring popularity of Terminal Lance, we decided to ask its creator the hard-hitting questions no one else would: Like whether he's for or against silkies; what's the first thing he'd do during the zombie apocalypse; and whether he prefers Rip Its or Wild Tiger.

1 Marine dead, 8 others missing after amphibious vehicle sinks off California coast
Marine Corps

1 Marine dead, 8 others missing after amphibious vehicle sinks off California coast

15 Marines and one sailor were in the amphibious vehicle at the time of the accident.

Taliban fighters are reportedly using anti-tank missiles to down Afghan helicopters
Afghanistan

Taliban fighters are reportedly using anti-tank missiles to down Afghan helicopters

Taliban fighters are increasingly targeting Afghan security forces with foreign-made anti-tank missiles, the New York Times reports

Sailors from the USS George H.W. Bush have COVID-19. The Navy won’t say how many
Navy

Sailors from the USS George H.W. Bush have COVID-19. The Navy won’t say how many

The sailors are receiving daily medical care and support.

Arizona National Guard soldier dies after collapsing during fitness test
National Guard

Arizona National Guard soldier dies after collapsing during fitness test

"He was a very motivated soldier, and we will miss him"

Trump: Justice Department, FBI investigating death of Vanessa Guillén
Army

Trump: Justice Department, FBI investigating death of Vanessa Guillén

"We didn't want this to be swept under the rug."

The Army is training dogs to detect COVID-19
Army

The Army is training dogs to detect COVID-19

The Army is exploring whether dogs can detect signs of the the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) thanks to a new research agreement with the University of Pennsylvania

Special tactics airmen earn 90 awards for battling terror groups worldwide
Air Force

Special tactics airmen earn 90 awards for battling terror groups worldwide

'The majority of you would rather receive a decoration in your team room and not in public, but it’s important.'

Confessions of an A-10 pilot: What it’s like to fly a cannon with wings
Mandatory Fun

Confessions of an A-10 pilot: What it’s like to fly a cannon with wings

Task & Purpose asks an A-10 pilot what it it’s like to fly a cannon with wings; how it feels when it "BRRRRTs"; what unit traditions are unique to Warthog pilots; and of course, we asked about the dumbest thing he did in the cockpit.

What should US troops expect if Joe Biden is elected president?
United States

What should US troops expect if Joe Biden is elected president?

The biggest clues about what troops should expect if Biden is elected could come from the previous administration.