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Camp Lejeune warns Marines and sailors to stay away from dangerous wildlife, because of course that had to be said
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Camp Lejeune warns Marines and sailors to stay away from dangerous wildlife, because of course that had to be said

In news you didn't expect to hear — unless you've served in the Marines — officials at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina are advising base personnel to avoid wild animals, particularly wild coyotes.

A Black former Tennessee Guardsman claims his fellow soldiers called him a racial epithet like it ‘was my name’
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A Black former Tennessee Guardsman claims his fellow soldiers called him a racial epithet like it ‘was my name’

"I know I'm not the only one, so why don't nobody care?"

The Air Force wants to make it rain blood
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The Air Force wants to make it rain blood

Someone in the Air Force has either been dutifully studying their Old Testament or listening to a ton of Slayer, because the service's latest test study is one bloody show

Created by a legendary Delta Force operator, this delicious aged whiskey pairs well with cigars and war stories
Culture

Created by a legendary Delta Force operator, this delicious aged whiskey pairs well with cigars and war stories

Knocking back drinks and shooting the shit with your buddies is a time-honored military tradition, and a former Delta Force soldier aims to keep that going, albeit with better booze than what most of us drank while we were in.

That time an Israeli F-15 landed without a wing
Tech & Tactics

That time an Israeli F-15 landed without a wing

The recommended airspeed for landing an F-15 was around 150 mph. He brought it down around 300 mph.

Diversity is about saving Marines’ lives, not political correctness, commandant says
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Diversity is about saving Marines’ lives, not political correctness, commandant says

The Marine Corps needs to become more diverse in order to save Marines’ lives, Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger said on Wednesday

House lawmakers unanimously pass bill that would allow Alwyn Cashe to finally receive the Medal of Honor
Military Life

House lawmakers unanimously pass bill that would allow Alwyn Cashe to finally receive the Medal of Honor

One step closer.

Trump order seeks to ban US service members from participating in diversity training
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Trump order seeks to ban US service members from participating in diversity training

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday that he said would ban the military, government contractors and federal grantees from some diversity training

The Pentagon used money for the COVID-19 response as a slush fund for defense contractors
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The Pentagon used money for the COVID-19 response as a slush fund for defense contractors

'The culture within this administration of neglecting the needs of the American people in favor of bloated defense spending for endless wars must come to an end.'

The Pentagon used money for the COVID-19 response as a slush fund for defense contractors
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The Pentagon used money for the COVID-19 response as a slush fund for defense contractors

'The culture within this administration of neglecting the needs of the American people in favor of bloated defense spending for endless wars must come to an end.'

The Marine Corps has officially started fielding its first new pistol in 35 years
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The Marine Corps has officially started fielding its first new pistol in 35 years

The Marine Corps has officially started fielding the M18 service pistol to replace its existing arsenal of sidearms, the service announced

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The Marine Corps has officially started fielding its first new pistol in 35 years

The Marine Corps has officially started fielding the M18 service pistol to replace its existing arsenal of sidearms, the service announced

Meet the Army 3-star general who’s way better at social media than you are
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Meet the Army 3-star general who’s way better at social media than you are

Lt. Gen. Ted Martin is having a better time than anyone you know.

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Meet the Army 3-star general who’s way better at social media than you are

Lt. Gen. Ted Martin is having a better time than anyone you know.

New York City policeman, an Army reservist, charged with acting as an illegal agent for China
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New York City policeman, an Army reservist, charged with acting as an illegal agent for China

Angwang is accused in court documents of reporting to Chinese consulate officials about the activities of Chinese citizens in the New York City area

New York City policeman, an Army reservist, charged with acting as an illegal agent for China
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New York City policeman, an Army reservist, charged with acting as an illegal agent for China

Angwang is accused in court documents of reporting to Chinese consulate officials about the activities of Chinese citizens in the New York City area

How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits
Military Life

How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits

The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, also known as the GI Bill of Rights, was established to provide a host of benefits for returning WWII veterans, including unemployment insurance, housing, and the Montgomery GI Bill, which paid college tuition for honorably discharged veterans. It was so well-received that by 1947, veterans accounted for 49% of college admissions. I can only imagine how quickly those dorms turned into barracks culture and different halls began raiding one another.

Military Life

How to get the most out of your GI Bill benefits

The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, also known as the GI Bill of Rights, was established to provide a host of benefits for returning WWII veterans, including unemployment insurance, housing, and the Montgomery GI Bill, which paid college tuition for honorably discharged veterans. It was so well-received that by 1947, veterans accounted for 49% of college admissions. I can only imagine how quickly those dorms turned into barracks culture and different halls began raiding one another.

Military working dog retires to Fort Couch after pristine career
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Military working dog retires to Fort Couch after pristine career

He received the Army Commendation Medal during his retirement ceremony on Sept. 17

Military working dog retires to Fort Couch after pristine career
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Military working dog retires to Fort Couch after pristine career

He received the Army Commendation Medal during his retirement ceremony on Sept. 17