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Watch a Ukrainian fighter jet nail a road sign during a rough landing outside Kiev
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Watch a Ukrainian fighter jet nail a road sign during a rough landing outside Kiev

A Ukrainian Air Force Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet collided with a road sign on a highway outside of the country's capital of Kiev on Thursday

NORAD conducts triple intercept of Russian aircraft amid rise in Alaskan incursions
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NORAD conducts triple intercept of Russian aircraft amid rise in Alaskan incursions

The U.S. military deployed fighter jets to intercept three pairs of Russian patrol aircraft as they entered the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone on Thursday evening, North American Aerospace Defense Command announced on Friday.

US expected to reduce troops in Iraq by a third to about 3,500, official says
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US expected to reduce troops in Iraq by a third to about 3,500, official says

The United States is expected to reduce its troops presence in Iraq by about a third in the coming months, a U.S. official said on Friday, a move that had been expected after President Donald Trump's administration committed to a reduction recently

Green Berets receive valor awards for grueling eight-hour firefight against elite Taliban force in Afghanistan
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Green Berets receive valor awards for grueling eight-hour firefight against elite Taliban force in Afghanistan

A group of Green Berets have received valor awards for their heroic actions during a grueling eight-hour firefighter against Taliban forces in Afghanistan in August 2019

How to entrepreneur like a veteran
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How to entrepreneur like a veteran

Whether it's farming and selling hemp or launching an eLearning software company, veterans usually outperform their civilian counterparts in the realm of small business. A lot of entrepreneurs have the proper education and credentials, but the success of a startup often hinges on the well-rounded qualities that one often builds through military service. Here are some of the skill sets and traits that set veterans apart when it comes to entrepreneurship.

Air Force still ‘struggling’ to stop two-year suicide crisis, top general says
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Air Force still ‘struggling’ to stop two-year suicide crisis, top general says

“I’ll be honest with you, collectively we’re struggling with how to deal with this.”

Pentagon belatedly acknowledges collision between US and Russian vehicles in Syria
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Pentagon belatedly acknowledges collision between US and Russian vehicles in Syria

'We have advised the Russians that their behavior was dangerous and unacceptable.'

Watch the Army’s souped-up new M1 Abrams fire its main gun in slow motion
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Watch the Army’s souped-up new M1 Abrams fire its main gun in slow motion

It's been nearly three years since since the Army took delivery of the first of its first souped-up M1 Abrams main battle tanks, and soldiers are already giving the new warhorses a workout

Army Special Forces colonel acquitted of sexual assault charges
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Army Special Forces colonel acquitted of sexual assault charges

Army Special Forces Col. Kevin Russell was charged with five counts of sexual assault.

Air Force captain found guilty of assaulting three women at Arizona nightclub
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Air Force captain found guilty of assaulting three women at Arizona nightclub

"I'm not afraid to slap a bi--h," Scott told one woman.

Russia claims convoy rammed US military in Syria in self-defense
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Russia claims convoy rammed US military in Syria in self-defense

A US official called the Russian military's actions "unprofessional" and a violation of deconfliction protocols.

Arson suspected in Bonhomme Richard fire, defense official says
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Arson suspected in Bonhomme Richard fire, defense official says

A defense official confirmed to Task & Purpose that a sailor is being questioned in connection with the fire but has not been charged.

Army says sexual assault complaint ‘unsubstantiated’ from soldier found dead near Fort Hood
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Army says sexual assault complaint ‘unsubstantiated’ from soldier found dead near Fort Hood

“Our investigation has been completed and is with the command and their legal team for further action if warranted."

Marine Corps eliminates photo requirement for promotions in military-wide diversity effort
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Marine Corps eliminates photo requirement for promotions in military-wide diversity effort

The change goes into effect on Sept. 1 and applies to both officers and enlisted Marines.

500 Wisconsin National Guard troops to deploy to Kenosha following deadly night of protests
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500 Wisconsin National Guard troops to deploy to Kenosha following deadly night of protests

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Gov. Tony Evers has agreed to accept federal policing assistance in Kenosha as the city braces for a fourth day of racial unrest

The official game trailer for ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’ is finally here
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The official game trailer for ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’ is finally here

I had my doubts, but this looks pretty damn good.

‘I’m driven by competition’ — What it takes to become the Air Force’s top fighter pilot
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‘I’m driven by competition’ — What it takes to become the Air Force’s top fighter pilot

"It was a great year for the wing, the squadron and myself, but to me it’s more of a decade process."

Army colonel and brother of Alexander Vindman files whistleblower reprisal complaint
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Army colonel and brother of Alexander Vindman files whistleblower reprisal complaint

Vindman's attorneys say he was ""retaliated against ... for performing his duty as an attorney and soldier."

‘Star Trek’ legend William Shatner calls on the Space Force to use Navy ranks
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‘Star Trek’ legend William Shatner calls on the Space Force to use Navy ranks

In 1966, William Shatner made history by performing in a movie that was done entirely in Esperanto.

Video shows US and Russian military vehicles colliding in Syria, injuring American troops
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Video shows US and Russian military vehicles colliding in Syria, injuring American troops

New video appears to capture a near miss between U.S. and Russian military vehicles in an apparent escalation in the undeclared road war between the two countries in northeastern Syria