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For some veterans, the thought of leaving the service can be incredibly difficult. Many wonder if they’ll ‘make it’ on the outside, and be able to support themselves and their loved ones. On top of that, many military members are second or third generation, which means they’ve spent their entire lives in a sort of nomadic state, moving from one base to another every few years. I spent 10 years in the Army and came from a military family; by the time I finally chose to ditch the combat boots, I’d moved 28 times.

That's right Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has been tapped to play Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt in a biopic directed by Martin Scorcese.

After years in the making, the Army is officially ordering a new batch of missile-hauling Stryker infantry combat vehicles to deploy to Europe in the coming years

"The patient continues to improve."

Turns out you can totally buy a fire truck and drive it around base, assuming you have the appropriate license, insurance, and don't mind being stopped by the Duty NCO every five minutes.

The legendary military test pilots who became America's first astronauts overnight will be getting their own series on the streaming platform starting Oct. 9 on Disney+.

Remain calm, people

At the urging of lawmakers, the federal government is launching an investigation into reports of widespread racism at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

'Missionaries' is horrifying and refreshing, challenging us to reflect not just on the destruction of our own national institutions but also on the ugly and ongoing consequences of American power abroad

Oof.

The iconic scene leaves behind a complicated legacy that remains relevant to this day.

'I will be overturning this ridiculous order immediately!'

'At this time, it’s too early to determine whether suicide rates will increase for calendar year 2020.'

Russian state-owned defense corporation Rostec has released footage of a brand-new combat exoskeleton for assault operations

The Space Force absolutely plans on deploying U.S. service members to defend freedom in the great expanse of outer space, according to one of the service's top officials

'Our democracy is on the line here.'

Video circulating on social media appears to show the fiery crash of a Marine Corps F-35 Joint Strike Fighter in southern California following a mid-air collision with one of the service's KC-130J Hercules refueling aircraft

A French fighter jet broke the sound barrier on Wednesday as it scrambled to join a commercial jet that had lost contact with air traffic control, causing a sonic boom that reverberated through Paris and its suburbs, the country's defense ministry said

Online learning can be ideal for active duty service members and veterans looking to pursue higher education. The flexible environment makes studying available to working veterans, busy families, and those stationed around the world. With accessibility comes great demand, however: you may not be living in a dorm, but you can still be easily distracted by piles of laundry, your job and that Reddit thread you’ve been following for over 3 days already.

To build stronger special operations teams, leaders at all levels must identify and enforce priorities, focus on health and resilience, and ruthlessly manage operations tempo to provide time for recovery and professional development