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Family of murdered ROTC graduate will likely receive death benefits thanks to new legislation
Military Life

Family of murdered ROTC graduate will likely receive death benefits thanks to new legislation

The amendment allows the family of Lt. Richard Collins III to be able to receive the death benefits after he was killed just days after he was commissioned into the Army

The US military is losing the sniper war against Russia
News

The US military is losing the sniper war against Russia

The U.S. military has a problem: when it comes to long-range precision fires, infantry forces are outgunned by Russia at every turn

After six months of sickness, death, and turmoil, the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s cruise is ending
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After six months of sickness, death, and turmoil, the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s cruise is ending

The USS Theodore Roosevelt is expected to return to San Diego on Thursday,

The Army approved Vindman’s promotion months ago, and cleared him of ‘allegations of misconduct’
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The Army approved Vindman’s promotion months ago, and cleared him of ‘allegations of misconduct’

The Army found "allegations of misconduct" against Vindman unsubstantiated.

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, key witness in Trump impeachment, announces retirement
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Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, key witness in Trump impeachment, announces retirement

"LTC Vindman's patriotism has cost him his career," his attorney said.

More than 90 lawmakers demand an investigation into the Army’s handling of Vanessa Guillén case
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More than 90 lawmakers demand an investigation into the Army’s handling of Vanessa Guillén case

"We are dismayed that we must ask these questions in the wake of SPC Guillén’s disappearance."

Army Humvee stolen at gunpoint in Arkansas
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Army Humvee stolen at gunpoint in Arkansas

It was found wrecked on Fort Chaffee.

Sorry, Marines: Getting totally drunk may not actually help you max out your PFT scores
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Sorry, Marines: Getting totally drunk may not actually help you max out your PFT scores

Someone had to ask.

Shelter in place lifted after active shooter reported at Marine Corps base in 29 Palms, California
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Shelter in place lifted after active shooter reported at Marine Corps base in 29 Palms, California

Japanese coast guard recovers body of Marine sergeant who drowned off Japan coast
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Japanese coast guard recovers body of Marine sergeant who drowned off Japan coast

Marine Sgt. Tyler M. Rankin went missing on July 2, 2020. The Japanese Coast Guard found his body three days later.

air force
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Meet the first and only Air Force pilot to shoot down a satellite

"Things in orbit around the Earth have to move at very high velocities, and hitting something at very high velocity is very difficult."

Pentagon announces death of soldier in Kosovo
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Pentagon announces death of soldier in Kosovo

Rest in Peace

Fire official says Navy petty officer lied about saving two children from a burning home
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Fire official says Navy petty officer lied about saving two children from a burning home

'At no time was he inside the structure and at no time did he physically remove any person from the building.'

‘Bullet holes next to a baby’s crib’— Drive-by shooting hits military housing complex in Virginia Beach
Military Life

‘Bullet holes next to a baby’s crib’— Drive-by shooting hits military housing complex in Virginia Beach

“Our family is going through a traumatic experience ... This shouldn’t have happened in military housing.”

In new WWII video game ‘Medic: Pacific Corpsman’ you’ll have to decide who you can save, and who you can’t
Culture

In new WWII video game ‘Medic: Pacific Corpsman’ you’ll have to decide who you can save, and who you can’t

Unlike other military games, which tend to focus on killing as many enemy soldiers as possible, in "Medic: Pacific Corpsman" your job is to save lives.

Lawmaker wants investigator to look into white extremism and racial bias in the military
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Lawmaker wants investigator to look into white extremism and racial bias in the military

'The department has been talking about these problems for decades, nibbling around the edges, while too little progress has been made too slowly.'

Here’s why you packed on the pounds after the military
Military Life

Here’s why you packed on the pounds after the military

It’s finally happened: You’re out of the military. Nobody’s going to tell you what to do, or what to eat. You’re going to savor every unrestricted bite. Somehow, though, your pants don’t fit like they used to. You feel more tired, and you’re drowning in stuff you never had to think about before. You know what your body was capable of during your service, so what happened?

Tom Hanks unleashes hell on Nazi submarines in ‘Greyhound,’ streaming on Apple TV this week
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Tom Hanks unleashes hell on Nazi submarines in ‘Greyhound,’ streaming on Apple TV this week

Tom Hanks' highly anticipated World War II naval drama, Greyhound won't be getting a theatrical release, though on the upside, it'll be available for streaming through Apple TV starting July 10.

Remains of Vanessa Guillen positively identified, family attorney says
Military Life

Remains of Vanessa Guillen positively identified, family attorney says

"We are at a loss for words."

‘He will be severely missed’ — Soldier killed in vehicle rollover accident in Afghanistan
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‘He will be severely missed’ — Soldier killed in vehicle rollover accident in Afghanistan

Our thoughts are with Spc. Ibarria's loved ones.