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Watch never-before-seen footage of a US hypersonic missile slamming into its target
Army

Watch never-before-seen footage of a US hypersonic missile slamming into its target

The Army has released new footage from the hypersonic missile test it executed with the Navy back in March, the first public look at a U.S. military hypersonic glide body in action from launch to impact

No, that mushroom cloud in Beirut doesn’t indicate a nuclear bomb went off
Middle East

No, that mushroom cloud in Beirut doesn’t indicate a nuclear bomb went off

Before you head to the fallout shelter, keep in mind that experts do not believe Tuesday’s explosion was a nuclear detonation

Army eSports team will reverse ban on Twitch users who asked about war crimes
Army

Army eSports team will reverse ban on Twitch users who asked about war crimes

The team will start streaming again "in the near future."

Believe it or not, writing ‘SOS’ in the sand when you’re marooned on an island actually works
Rescue

Believe it or not, writing ‘SOS’ in the sand when you’re marooned on an island actually works

After a group of mariners became stranded on a deserted island in Micronesia, they scrawled out a gigantic "SOS" in the sand and hoped for the best. As it turns it out, that's a pretty good way to get spotted by rescuers

Trump says the US will draw down to around 4,000 troops in Afghanistan by the November election
Afghanistan

Trump says the US will draw down to around 4,000 troops in Afghanistan by the November election

Trump’s comments to Axios could indicate that he is determined to continue bringing troops home despite the horrific violence that is engulfing Afghanistan.

The death of yet another Fort Hood soldier is under investigation
Army

The death of yet another Fort Hood soldier is under investigation

"[T]his tragic loss is felt by every member within our formation.”

Army Special Forces colonel charged with five counts of sexual assault
Army

Army Special Forces colonel charged with five counts of sexual assault

Col. Kevin Russell is currently assigned to U.S. Special Operations Command

Marines are getting a lethal upgrade to their iconic Vietnam-era rocket launcher
Marine Corps

Marines are getting a lethal upgrade to their iconic Vietnam-era rocket launcher

The Marine Corps is working to procure and field a next-generation anti-tank M72 rocket launcher system that significantly reduces backblast within the next several years

The US still doesn’t know how many Afghan security forces actually exist, surprising no one
Afghanistan

The US still doesn’t know how many Afghan security forces actually exist, surprising no one

In other news, water is wet

This star-spangled Navy helicopter looks like it was plucked straight out of ‘Team America’
Navy

This star-spangled Navy helicopter looks like it was plucked straight out of ‘Team America’

It doesn't matter how sweet your ride is; no amount of gung-ho bumper stickers, chrome, or flame decals will ever compare to the majesty of this MH-60S Seahawk.

The Navy’s first Black female fighter pilot has officially earned her Wings of Gold
Navy

The Navy’s first Black female fighter pilot has officially earned her Wings of Gold

"I never intended to be the first"

Navy investigating video of military dogs attacking man in Colin Kaepernick jersey during demonstration
Navy

Navy investigating video of military dogs attacking man in Colin Kaepernick jersey during demonstration

Navy Special Warfare Command is investigating a video that showed military working dogs attacking a target in a Colin Kaepernick jersey during a demonstration at the Navy SEAL Museum last year

7 Marines and 1 sailor presumed dead as rescue efforts end 40 hours after amphibious assault vehicle sank
Marine Corps

7 Marines and 1 sailor presumed dead as rescue efforts end 40 hours after amphibious assault vehicle sank

'It is with a heavy heart, that I decided to conclude the search and rescue effort.'

Marine Corps limited amphibious assault vehicle use after one sinks off California coast, killing one Marine
Marine Corps

Marine Corps limited amphibious assault vehicle use after one sinks off California coast, killing one Marine

The Navy is booting two San Diego-based sailors found guilty in separate human smuggling cases
Navy

The Navy is booting two San Diego-based sailors found guilty in separate human smuggling cases

Well, bye.

10 questions only a veteran would ask Terminal Lance
Entertainment

10 questions only a veteran would ask Terminal Lance

Given the enduring popularity of Terminal Lance, we decided to ask its creator the hard-hitting questions no one else would: Like whether he's for or against silkies; what's the first thing he'd do during the zombie apocalypse; and whether he prefers Rip Its or Wild Tiger.

1 Marine dead, 8 others missing after amphibious vehicle sinks off California coast
Marine Corps

1 Marine dead, 8 others missing after amphibious vehicle sinks off California coast

15 Marines and one sailor were in the amphibious vehicle at the time of the accident.

Taliban fighters are reportedly using anti-tank missiles to down Afghan helicopters
Afghanistan

Taliban fighters are reportedly using anti-tank missiles to down Afghan helicopters

Taliban fighters are increasingly targeting Afghan security forces with foreign-made anti-tank missiles, the New York Times reports

Sailors from the USS George H.W. Bush have COVID-19. The Navy won’t say how many
Navy

Sailors from the USS George H.W. Bush have COVID-19. The Navy won’t say how many

The sailors are receiving daily medical care and support.

Arizona National Guard soldier dies after collapsing during fitness test
National Guard

Arizona National Guard soldier dies after collapsing during fitness test

"He was a very motivated soldier, and we will miss him"