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That time Robin Williams had the perfect response when troops in Kuwait interrupted his comedy show
Humor

That time Robin Williams had the perfect response when troops in Kuwait interrupted his comedy show

But beyond his legacy as a comedian, Robin Williams' response to U.S. troops in Kuwait who turned their backs on him during a 2007 performance is worth remembering

A new video shows Russian military vehicles harassing a US convoy in Syria. It isn’t the first time
Middle East

A new video shows Russian military vehicles harassing a US convoy in Syria. It isn’t the first time

'The encounters happen a few times each month and, this far, have been resolved without escalation.'

‘Father Soldier Son’ is a brutally necessary window into the lives of an Army family shaped by war
Entertainment

‘Father Soldier Son’ is a brutally necessary window into the lives of an Army family shaped by war

"Father Soldier Son" is a must-see.

You can now score Tom Cruise’s very own ‘Maverick’ helmet from ‘Top Gun’
Entertainment

You can now score Tom Cruise’s very own ‘Maverick’ helmet from ‘Top Gun’

You may not have many opportunities to go inverted over an enemy fighter anytime soon, but you can still rock the same style that Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell does in Top Gun thanks to an upcoming auction

Army tanks are officially rocking a new active protection system in Europe
Army

Army tanks are officially rocking a new active protection system in Europe

Photos released on July 10 ahead of the second phase of the Army's Defense Europe exercise show an M1 Abrams main battle tank rocking an Israeli-made Trophy Active Protection System (APS)

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
Entertainment

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."