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The Navy plans on banning the Confederate flag from its bases, ships, and subs
Navy

The Navy plans on banning the Confederate flag from its bases, ships, and subs

The Navy plans on banning the display of Confederate symbols on its installations, including aboard warships and aircraft, the service announced on Tuesday

Air Force identifies airman found unresponsive in Guam
Air Force

Air Force identifies airman found unresponsive in Guam

“Losing a member of our team is one of the most difficult things we face."

Army offers $15K for information on suspected murder of 82nd Airborne soldier
Army

Army offers $15K for information on suspected murder of 82nd Airborne soldier

"Spc. Roman-Martinez had a great attitude and the tragedy of his loss is felt by all of us."

Here’s an organization that’s giving back to those who serve during these trying times
Veterans

Here’s an organization that’s giving back to those who serve during these trying times

Given the state of the world at the moment, it’s easy to feel powerless when it comes to making a difference. But while the COVID-19 crisis has forced us all to adjust to a new normal, there are still plenty of organizations and nonprofits that remain committed to helping make the world a better and safer place for everyone. Veteran nonprofits are providing essential community services in these trying times to help keep neighborhoods safe and secure.

The Army has officially fielded its new squad designated marksman rifle
Army

The Army has officially fielded its new squad designated marksman rifle

The Army has officially fielded the 7.62mm G28/HK417 rifle as the M110A1 Squad Designated Marksman Rifle to a handful of lucky soldiers

The deafening silence of veteran service organizations on Black Lives Matter
United States

The deafening silence of veteran service organizations on Black Lives Matter

"This is not a partisan political issue. This is a human issue"

4 US service members injured in C-130 mishap at Camp Taji in Iraq
Air Force

4 US service members injured in C-130 mishap at Camp Taji in Iraq

Four service members were injured when an Air Force C-130 overshot the runway at Camp Taji Airbase, Iraq, and hit a wall

This award-winning photo looks like a gorgeous Marine Corps version of a Bob Ross painting
Mandatory Fun

This award-winning photo looks like a gorgeous Marine Corps version of a Bob Ross painting

A-maz-ing.

F-35 landing gear collapses on landing at Hill Air Force Base
Air Force

F-35 landing gear collapses on landing at Hill Air Force Base

An F-35 Lightning II's landing gear collapsed during landing at Hill Air Force Base in Utah on Monday, the base announced

The Army is considering renaming military bases named for Confederate leaders
Army

The Army is considering renaming military bases named for Confederate leaders

Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy is now open to renaming 10 bases that were long ago named after Confederate leaders, an Army official said

Texas-based soldier and family killed in suspected murder-suicide
Army

Texas-based soldier and family killed in suspected murder-suicide

A Texas-based soldier, his wife, four children and two cats were killed Wednesday night in what police suspect was an intentional carbon-monoxide poisoning

7 things you probably didn’t know about renters insurance
Analysis

7 things you probably didn’t know about renters insurance

Renters insurance covers all the things you own inside a space that you are renting. Whether you’ve had a policy for years, or you’ve never given it a thought, here are the factoids most people don’t know about a renters insurance policy:

Soldiers are finally getting a robot mule that can haul 1,000 pounds of gear
Army

Soldiers are finally getting a robot mule that can haul 1,000 pounds of gear

The Army is poised to award a contract this month to produce hundreds of robotic mules to tackle the scourge of hauling tons of gear and other bullshit downrange

The Army accidentally revealed plans for a new hypersonic weapon on Flickr
Army

The Army accidentally revealed plans for a new hypersonic weapon on Flickr

The Army appears to have inadvertently publicized potential plans for a brand-new hypersonic weapon system in a post on the official Flickr page of Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy

California airman accused of killing sheriff’s deputy in ambush
Air Force

California airman accused of killing sheriff’s deputy in ambush

Staff Sgt. Steven Carrillo is assigned to the 60th Security Forces Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, California.

National Guard leaving D.C. but questions about the military’s response to protests remain
National Guard

National Guard leaving D.C. but questions about the military’s response to protests remain

Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said that active-duty troops came very close to being deployed to the nation’s capital.

The incredible story of the American commandos dropped behind enemy lines long before D-Day
World War II

The incredible story of the American commandos dropped behind enemy lines long before D-Day

Heroes, all.

8 iconic photos from the D-Day invasion of Normandy
World War II

8 iconic photos from the D-Day invasion of Normandy

These historic photos are from the days leading up to, during, and after one of the most brutal battles in contemporary history.

89 former national security leaders call on Trump to not use active-duty troops against protesters
United States

89 former national security leaders call on Trump to not use active-duty troops against protesters

"This is not a mission for which troops have been trained and equipped; it would put both them and their fellow Americans at great risk"

First black nominee for Air Force chief shares his lifelong struggle against racism in a powerful video
Air Force

First black nominee for Air Force chief shares his lifelong struggle against racism in a powerful video

I’m thinking … about my own experiences, that didn’t always sing of liberty and equality. I’m thinking about living in two worlds, each with their own perspective and views.”