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World War II

These incredible colorized photos capture life on the front lines of WWII

The most moving images focus on those quiet moments after the violence is done — though the traces remain.

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, key witness in Trump impeachment, announces retirement
Army

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, key witness in Trump impeachment, announces retirement

"LTC Vindman's patriotism has cost him his career," his attorney said.

More than 90 lawmakers demand an investigation into the Army’s handling of Vanessa Guillén case
Army

More than 90 lawmakers demand an investigation into the Army’s handling of Vanessa Guillén case

"We are dismayed that we must ask these questions in the wake of SPC Guillén’s disappearance."

Army Humvee stolen at gunpoint in Arkansas
Army

Army Humvee stolen at gunpoint in Arkansas

It was found wrecked on Fort Chaffee.

Sorry, Marines: Getting totally drunk may not actually help you max out your PFT scores
Marine Corps

Sorry, Marines: Getting totally drunk may not actually help you max out your PFT scores

Someone had to ask.

Shelter in place lifted after active shooter reported at Marine Corps base in 29 Palms, California
Marine Corps

Shelter in place lifted after active shooter reported at Marine Corps base in 29 Palms, California

Japanese coast guard recovers body of Marine sergeant who drowned off Japan coast
Marine Corps

Japanese coast guard recovers body of Marine sergeant who drowned off Japan coast

Marine Sgt. Tyler M. Rankin went missing on July 2, 2020. The Japanese Coast Guard found his body three days later.

air force
Air Force

Meet the first and only Air Force pilot to shoot down a satellite

"Things in orbit around the Earth have to move at very high velocities, and hitting something at very high velocity is very difficult."

Pentagon announces death of soldier in Kosovo
Army

Pentagon announces death of soldier in Kosovo

Rest in Peace

Fire official says Navy petty officer lied about saving two children from a burning home
Navy

Fire official says Navy petty officer lied about saving two children from a burning home

'At no time was he inside the structure and at no time did he physically remove any person from the building.'

In new WWII video game ‘Medic: Pacific Corpsman’ you’ll have to decide who you can save, and who you can’t
Entertainment

In new WWII video game ‘Medic: Pacific Corpsman’ you’ll have to decide who you can save, and who you can’t

Unlike other military games, which tend to focus on killing as many enemy soldiers as possible, in "Medic: Pacific Corpsman" your job is to save lives.

Lawmaker wants investigator to look into white extremism and racial bias in the military
United States

Lawmaker wants investigator to look into white extremism and racial bias in the military

'The department has been talking about these problems for decades, nibbling around the edges, while too little progress has been made too slowly.'

Here’s why you packed on the pounds after the military
Fitness

Here’s why you packed on the pounds after the military

It’s finally happened: You’re out of the military. Nobody’s going to tell you what to do, or what to eat. You’re going to savor every unrestricted bite. Somehow, though, your pants don’t fit like they used to. You feel more tired, and you’re drowning in stuff you never had to think about before. You know what your body was capable of during your service, so what happened?

Tom Hanks unleashes hell on Nazi submarines in ‘Greyhound,’ streaming on Apple TV this week
Navy

Tom Hanks unleashes hell on Nazi submarines in ‘Greyhound,’ streaming on Apple TV this week

Tom Hanks' highly anticipated World War II naval drama, Greyhound won't be getting a theatrical release, though on the upside, it'll be available for streaming through Apple TV starting July 10.

Remains of Vanessa Guillen positively identified, family attorney says
Family

Remains of Vanessa Guillen positively identified, family attorney says

"We are at a loss for words."

‘He will be severely missed’ — Soldier killed in vehicle rollover accident in Afghanistan
Army

‘He will be severely missed’ — Soldier killed in vehicle rollover accident in Afghanistan

Our thoughts are with Spc. Ibarria's loved ones.

British Army shares video trolling US Army on Independence Day with ‘cuppa tea’ recipe
Army

British Army shares video trolling US Army on Independence Day with ‘cuppa tea’ recipe

Well played. Very well played.

‘Nothing like this should ever happen to one of our own’ — Army leaders call for justice in case of Vanessa Guillen
Army

‘Nothing like this should ever happen to one of our own’ — Army leaders call for justice in case of Vanessa Guillen

"As an Army, we stand with Vanessa’s family and we’re committed to finding out how this happened."

10 amazing ‘Murica pics to get your July 4th weekend started right
Mandatory Fun

10 amazing ‘Murica pics to get your July 4th weekend started right

After all, what's more 'Murica than the U.S. military?

‘ISIS Files’ launch: Thousands of documents reveal the terror group’s inner workings
Iraq

‘ISIS Files’ launch: Thousands of documents reveal the terror group’s inner workings

The documents were obtained around the beginning in 2015.