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United States

The commander-in-chief is officially America’s ‘crazy uncle’ who thinks Bin Laden is alive and Biden killed SEAL Team 6

"I’ll put it out there. People can decide for themselves."

Army

The Army wants a new high-powered grenade launcher to wreck armored targets and drones

Soldiers can prepare to kiss their standard-issue M203 and M320s goodbye: the Army is officially on the hunt for a brand new grenade launcher

Navy

2 new cases of COVID-19 reported on the USS Theodore Roosevelt

Two sailors aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and have been transported off the ship, Navy officials confirmed to Task & Purpose.

Air Force

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

National Guard

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.

Army

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."

United States

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.

Army

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

Navy

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

Army leaders apparently need an app for leadership

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

Navy

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

Army

The secret history of Confederate post names the Army never wanted you to see

“They put together this whole report and did nothing with it. That blows my mind.”

Nuclear

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 Corps

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

Regner is an infantry officer who commissioned in May 2002.

Marine Corps

The Marine Corps legend who tried to stop the Vietnam War

"Militarism in America is in full bloom and promises a future of vigorous self-pollination."

Navy

The Navy is reconsidering its war on beards

A great big bushy beard!

Army

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."

Army

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

Army

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."

Opinion

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