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An F-16 strafed and killed a civilian contractor during a training exercise. His widow sued the US for millions and won
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An F-16 strafed and killed a civilian contractor during a training exercise. His widow sued the US for millions and won

Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Charles "Chuck" Holbrook, a former Tactical Air Control Party airman turned defense contractor, was killed during a nighttime live-fire training exercise at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico on January 31, 2017

Pentagon releases latest numbers for suicide deaths in 2020
Military Life

Pentagon releases latest numbers for suicide deaths in 2020

These figures are likely lagging indicators, as the Associated Press first revealed last month that suicide deaths had increased much more by the end of August.

The Army Chief of Staff wants you to have work-life balance. Seriously
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The Army Chief of Staff wants you to have work-life balance. Seriously

“When every soldier feels so strongly about each other, they will do anything to care of those soldiers. That’s what it’s all about."

He lied about military service to get a lighter sentence for stealing guns. It backfired completely
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He lied about military service to get a lighter sentence for stealing guns. It backfired completely

Though the lie was intended to earn the 36-year-old convicted felon a lighter sentence, it actually had the opposite effect.

Soldiers are officially getting their hands on the most advanced Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle yet
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Soldiers are officially getting their hands on the most advanced Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle yet

Swedish manufacturer Saab has signed an $87 million multi-year contract with the Army to furnish soldiers with the new and improved 85mm M3E1 Carl Gustaf recoilless rifles in the coming years

British submariners left a US Navy port in search of booze. They came back with COVID-19
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British submariners left a US Navy port in search of booze. They came back with COVID-19

Do you want a safety brief? Because in the age of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this is absolutely how you get a safety brief — and COVID-19, for that matter

Army leaders apparently need an app for leadership
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Army leaders apparently need an app for leadership

It's supposed to help leaders "better connect with squad members and manage everyday tasks."

USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor dies of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound
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USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor dies of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

The Navy has not yet publicly released the sailor’s name pending next of kin notification

Inside America’s secret nuke tunnels beneath the ice of Greenland
Tech & Tactics

Inside America’s secret nuke tunnels beneath the ice of Greenland

Camp Century had a “Main Street,” a chapel, a movie theater, a gym, and 600 nuclear missiles.

Marine commander fired over deadly amphibious assault vehicle mishap off California coast in July
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Marine commander fired over deadly amphibious assault vehicle mishap off California coast in July

Regner is an infantry officer who commissioned in May 2002.

The Navy is reconsidering its war on beards
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The Navy is reconsidering its war on beards

A great big bushy beard!

Army Chief says COVID-19 likely factor in rise in suicides
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Army Chief says COVID-19 likely factor in rise in suicides

"Just because someone can carry the weight, doesn't mean that it isn't heavy."

The Army to cut down on rotations to brigade-level training centers to give soldiers more time at home
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The Army to cut down on rotations to brigade-level training centers to give soldiers more time at home

The Army is finally putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to prioritizing people

Six months after the disappearance and death of Vanessa Guillén, Army changes how missing soldiers are reported
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Six months after the disappearance and death of Vanessa Guillén, Army changes how missing soldiers are reported

“Her loss has been felt in our formations and across the nation at large."

Why I blew the whistle on the forceful clearing of Lafayette Square
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Why I blew the whistle on the forceful clearing of Lafayette Square

National Guard Maj. Adam DeMarco explains why he chose to testify before Congress on the precarious position the U.S. military was put in during the June clearing of Lafayette Square — and what it means for civil-military relations

Air Force medics awarded Bronze Star for heroism during special ops raids in Afghanistan
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Air Force medics awarded Bronze Star for heroism during special ops raids in Afghanistan

"It is an honor to be recognized, however, the experience and brotherhood created with my team overseas is the most valuable piece for me."

Top general appears to be at odds with the White House over the Afghanistan withdrawal plan
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Top general appears to be at odds with the White House over the Afghanistan withdrawal plan

We're back to a conditions-based withdrawal, maybe?

Sailors receive awards for thwarting a gunman who attacked Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
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Sailors receive awards for thwarting a gunman who attacked Naval Air Station Corpus Christi

'They definitely saved lives.'

It looks like Trump just ended the Afghanistan war via Twitter
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It looks like Trump just ended the Afghanistan war via Twitter

The Afghanistan war may have ended with neither a bang nor a whimper, but a tweet.

Nearly two-thirds of the Navy’s deployable warships have endured COVID-19 outbreaks
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Nearly two-thirds of the Navy’s deployable warships have endured COVID-19 outbreaks

More than 190 Navy warships have endured novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks so far this year, the service's top officer said in a message to the fleet