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The Navy is facing yet another COVID-19 outbreak aboard a warship
Navy

The Navy is facing yet another COVID-19 outbreak aboard a warship

The Navy is facing yet another COVID-19 outbreak aboard a warship after "several" crew members from the dock landing ship Carter Hall tested positive for the virus last month, Navy Times reports

At West Point, they swore an oath to serve the public interest. As high public officials, they’ve forsaken it
Opinion

At West Point, they swore an oath to serve the public interest. As high public officials, they’ve forsaken it

"Shouldn't West Pointers be expected to be something more — models of rectitude who occupy higher moral ground than the average, garden-variety politician?"

‘This could happen to me’ — The Air Force’s top enlisted airman shares his struggle against racism in the ranks
Air Force

‘This could happen to me’ — The Air Force’s top enlisted airman shares his struggle against racism in the ranks

"You don’t know the anxiety, the despair, the heartache, the fear, the rage that comes with living in this country, OUR country."

SOCOM is reportedly eyeing a simplified version of the US military’s new favorite sniper rifle
Guns

SOCOM is reportedly eyeing a simplified version of the US military’s new favorite sniper rifle

The U.S. may have fallen in love with the Multi-Role Adaptive Design (MRAD) bolt-action multi-caliber sniper rifle from Barrett Firearms, but that doesn't mean that U.S. Special Operations Command isn't considering its options when it comes to long-range precision fires

More than 200 soldiers just tested positive for COVID-19 at Army basic training sites
Army

More than 200 soldiers just tested positive for COVID-19 at Army basic training sites

Most of those infected originally tested negative.

The number of National Guardsmen mobilized to address civil unrest tripled in a single day
National Guard

The number of National Guardsmen mobilized to address civil unrest tripled in a single day

The number of National Guard personnel who have been mobilized to respond to civil unrest tripled from 5,000 to more than 17,000 in just one day

3 reasons you need to clean your magazine right now
Guns

3 reasons you need to clean your magazine right now

Dirty magazines... when we say dirty magazines, we know you’re thinking of the ones your buddy snuck in a care package and sent you downrange. Sure, that may have put you in a little bit of trouble, but let’s be honest: your First Sergeant would be secretly thanking you for the centerfolds if he confiscated it. No, we’re talking about a different dirty magazine that could get you in trouble. Real trouble.

World War II Memorial among several on National Mall vandalized during protests
United States

World War II Memorial among several on National Mall vandalized during protests

The National World War II memorial was one of several monuments on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., that were scrawled with graffiti over the weekend

Two airmen killed in shooting at Grand Forks Air Force Base
Air Force

Two airmen killed in shooting at Grand Forks Air Force Base

A shooting at Grand Forks Air Force Base on Monday killed two service members with the 319th Reconnaissance Wing

16 West Point cadets test positive for COVID-19 upon returning to campus for Trump’s commencement speech
Army

16 West Point cadets test positive for COVID-19 upon returning to campus for Trump’s commencement speech

Of the 16 affected cadets, 14 tested positive for the antibody which indicates they contracted the virus and recovered from it.

The Army’s souped-up new M1 Abrams tank is officially ready for a fight
Army

The Army’s souped-up new M1 Abrams tank is officially ready for a fight

It's been nearly three years since since the Army took delivery of the first of its souped-up new version of the M1 Abrams main battle tank, and the service's first brigade of upgraded warhorses is officially ready to bring the pain downrange

A better way of selecting Marine Corps officers for command
Opinion

A better way of selecting Marine Corps officers for command

"Only our best should be extended the privilege of commanding Marines."

US military readies active-duty troops in case Minnesota governor asks for help to quell riots
Army

US military readies active-duty troops in case Minnesota governor asks for help to quell riots

Minnesota's governor has not requested help from active-duty troops so far.

Army withdraws promotion for colonel who was senior commander during 2017 Niger ambush
Army

Army withdraws promotion for colonel who was senior commander during 2017 Niger ambush

Col. Bradley Moses was head of 3rd Special Forces Group during the deadly ambush.

The alarming history behind Trump’s ’looting’ and ‘shooting’ tweets
Analysis

The alarming history behind Trump’s ’looting’ and ‘shooting’ tweets

Trump’s line about looting and shooting conjures up ghosts from the National Guard's past, such as the shooting at Kent State University in 1970.

The Air Force fight song just became completely gender-neutral
Air Force

The Air Force fight song just became completely gender-neutral

"These new lyrics speak more accurately to all we do, all that we are and all that we strive to be as a profession of arms."

Army chief of staff tweets M1 Abrams video that shows the wrong frickin’ tank
Mandatory Fun

Army chief of staff tweets M1 Abrams video that shows the wrong frickin’ tank

"Feedback like this improves the quality of our social media content"

Continued service after the uniform
Transition

Continued service after the uniform

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s especially important to acknowledge those who are lending a hand in their communities.

Saving hacks you haven’t thought of yet
Benefits & Pay

Saving hacks you haven’t thought of yet

After the military, it’s common for military members to continue their service. With the support of their employers and community organizations, an impressive number of veterans give back to their communities through nonprofit organizations and volunteer hours.

Fort Campbell soldier arrested with 15 pounds of marijuana and 500 Xanax pills
Army

Fort Campbell soldier arrested with 15 pounds of marijuana and 500 Xanax pills

Staff Sgt. Kalvin D. Taylor, 26, was arrested on Wednesday for possession of nearly 15 pounds of marijuana, an excessive number of Xanax pills, and a firearm