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‘Someone has to know something’ — Family of murdered Fort Bragg paratrooper seeks answers
Military Life

‘Someone has to know something’ — Family of murdered Fort Bragg paratrooper seeks answers

Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez was camping with fellow paratroopers on an island at Cape Lookout National Seashore when they say he disappeared on May 22

Marine Corps quietly cuts ties with former top Tucker Carlson writer after racist and sexist posts surface
News

Marine Corps quietly cuts ties with former top Tucker Carlson writer after racist and sexist posts surface

The Marine Corps "does not tolerate racist, sexist, or homophobic behavior," a spokesperson said.

The Army may name its next missile-hauling Stryker after a fictional Warhammer 40,000 tank
News

The Army may name its next missile-hauling Stryker after a fictional Warhammer 40,000 tank

Buckle up, fellow nerds, because the U.S. Army is about to blow all its points on a goddamned Manticore

Family of Grand Forks AFB airman killed in shooting say daughter was scared of fellow airman
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Family of Grand Forks AFB airman killed in shooting say daughter was scared of fellow airman

"She was afraid of this guy ... there were instances of him being volatile and aggressive and controlling."

Senator demands ‘immediate’ review of treatment of women and minorities in the military following Vanessa Guillen killing
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Senator demands ‘immediate’ review of treatment of women and minorities in the military following Vanessa Guillen killing

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) sent a letter on Thursday to Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, requesting an "immediate" review of the treatment of women and people of color in the military.

75 years ago today, the Trinity atomic bomb test ushered in the era of nuclear warfare
Tech & Tactics

75 years ago today, the Trinity atomic bomb test ushered in the era of nuclear warfare

The 75th anniversary of Trinity is worth marking, if not celebrating, both as a scientific achievement and as a signpost of the challenge that humankind has faced ever since to manage its own capacity to self-destruct

From overweight veteran to pandemic athlete
Military Life

From overweight veteran to pandemic athlete

I promised myself that I would never become the “overweight veteran” when I left the Marine Corps in 2011. Since I continue to break that promise, I was beyond excited to try Noom, a weight loss program that helps users manage their diet and create a permanent lifestyle change. While I can’t make up for lost time, having the tools to succeed now is the first step in the right direction.

Remains of another missing soldier found during Vanessa Guillen search to be buried with full military honors
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Remains of another missing soldier found during Vanessa Guillen search to be buried with full military honors

"We hope that this news will comfort his family and the friends he served with in this time of terrible grief."

US accuses Russian-backed mercenaries of mining Libya in violation of UN arms embargo
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US accuses Russian-backed mercenaries of mining Libya in violation of UN arms embargo

“The Russian-state sponsored Wagner Group is demonstrating a total disregard for the safety and security of Libyans."

DoD is eliminating promotion photos and ordering services to review hairstyle regulations in fight against racism
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DoD is eliminating promotion photos and ordering services to review hairstyle regulations in fight against racism

Defense Secretary Mark Esper has announced a series of steps he is taking immediately to combat racism in the ranks

At least 7 ships burn at Iranian port in latest of mystery fires and explosions around the country
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At least 7 ships burn at Iranian port in latest of mystery fires and explosions around the country

There have been several explosions and fires around Iranian military, nuclear and industrial facilities since late June

Read the stories of the Marine Raiders awarded Silver and Bronze Stars for a hellish four-hour battle in Afghanistan
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Read the stories of the Marine Raiders awarded Silver and Bronze Stars for a hellish four-hour battle in Afghanistan

A Marine Raider who assaulted a bunker and recovered a wounded Afghan soldier during a four-hour firefight in Afghanistan last year was one of several special operations Marines recognized for valor when he was awarded the Silver Star last week

National Guardsman found dead at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston identified
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National Guardsman found dead at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston identified

Sgt. Kelvonta K. Ellis, 22, was found dead in his room at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Sunday, officials said

Duckworth ends hold on promotions after Army and DoD confirm Lt. Col. Vindman’s promotion was sent to the White House
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Duckworth ends hold on promotions after Army and DoD confirm Lt. Col. Vindman’s promotion was sent to the White House

'Donald Trump’s unprecedented efforts to further politicize our military by retaliating against Lt. Col. Vindman — for doing his patriotic duty of telling the truth under oath— are unconscionable.'

The US still can’t effectively track weapons and vehicles given to Afghan security forces
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The US still can’t effectively track weapons and vehicles given to Afghan security forces

Despite investing millions in a high-tech gear and vehicle accountability system to prevent theft and misuse by foreign personnel, nearly half of Afghan security forces simply aren't using it due to lack of power and Internet connectivity

Ex-VA nursing assistant pleads guilty to killing 7 veterans with fatal doses of insulin
Military Life

Ex-VA nursing assistant pleads guilty to killing 7 veterans with fatal doses of insulin

A former nursing assistant at a Veterans Affairs hospital in West Virginia has been charged with killing seven veteran patients by giving them lethal doses of insulin, according to court documents that were unsealed Tuesday

6 types of dudes being mad in their cars on video
Culture

6 types of dudes being mad in their cars on video

I watched a few hours of these videos over a long weekend, and once I was able to focus without my brain liquefying and dribbling out of my ears, I was able to categorize the wondrous varieties of inter-auto-macho video

F-16 crashes at Holloman Air Force Base as the surge in Air Force mishaps continues
News

F-16 crashes at Holloman Air Force Base as the surge in Air Force mishaps continues

This is the seventh Air Force crash since May

Here’s your first look at the Air Force’s first F-15 in more than 15 years
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Here’s your first look at the Air Force’s first F-15 in more than 15 years

The Air Force on Monday awarded a nearly $1.2 billion contract to Boeing to produce its first lot of eight F-15EX fighter aircraft, the first new F-15 to roll off an assembly line for the service in more than 15 years

Hundreds of sailors fight to save USS Bonhomme Richard as blaze tears through stricken warship
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Hundreds of sailors fight to save USS Bonhomme Richard as blaze tears through stricken warship

“I feel absolutely hopeful [the ship] will sail again"