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Army

Government watchdog to review the Army’s sexual assault prevention program

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) called for the review in July

Entertainment

The inside story of how The Village People shot the music video for ‘In The Navy’ onboard an active warship

The U.S. Navy invited The Village People to shoot the music video for 'In The Navy' aboard the Knox-class frigate USS Reasoner. What happened next is the stuff of pop culture legend

Air Force

‘Unsafe’ intercept of a B-52 over the Black Sea is the latest example of the Russians being jerks

'The Russian pilots flew in an unsafe and unprofessional manner while crossing within 100 feet of the nose of the B-52 multiple times at co-altitude and while in afterburner causing turbulence and restricting the B-52’s ability to maneuver.'

Army

Army identifies two special operations soldiers killed in helicopter crash

'The loss of Staff Sgt. Marketta and Sgt. Shelton has left a scar in this Regiment that will never completely heal.'

Navy

Navy fires commander of reserve forces in Portland

Relieved due to a "loss of confidence in her ability to command."

Navy

Gold Star dad of Navy SEAL killed days after Trump took office says not to trust president ‘with your kid’s life or your own’

"If you hear one thing, let it be this: don't trust Donald Trump with your kid's life or your own."

Europe

Watch a Ukrainian fighter jet nail a road sign during a rough landing outside Kiev

A Ukrainian Air Force Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet collided with a road sign on a highway outside of the country's capital of Kiev on Thursday

Russia

NORAD conducts triple intercept of Russian aircraft amid rise in Alaskan incursions

The U.S. military deployed fighter jets to intercept three pairs of Russian patrol aircraft as they entered the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone on Thursday evening, North American Aerospace Defense Command announced on Friday.

Army

Green Berets receive valor awards for grueling eight-hour firefight against elite Taliban force in Afghanistan

A group of Green Berets have received valor awards for their heroic actions during a grueling eight-hour firefighter against Taliban forces in Afghanistan in August 2019

Air Force

Air Force still ‘struggling’ to stop two-year suicide crisis, top general says

“I’ll be honest with you, collectively we’re struggling with how to deal with this.”

Middle East

Pentagon belatedly acknowledges collision between US and Russian vehicles in Syria

'We have advised the Russians that their behavior was dangerous and unacceptable.'

Army

Watch the Army’s souped-up new M1 Abrams fire its main gun in slow motion

It's been nearly three years since since the Army took delivery of the first of its first souped-up M1 Abrams main battle tanks, and soldiers are already giving the new warhorses a workout

Army

Army Special Forces colonel acquitted of sexual assault charges

Army Special Forces Col. Kevin Russell was charged with five counts of sexual assault.

Air Force

Air Force captain found guilty of assaulting three women at Arizona nightclub

"I'm not afraid to slap a bi--h," Scott told one woman.

Navy

Arson suspected in Bonhomme Richard fire, defense official says

A defense official confirmed to Task & Purpose that a sailor is being questioned in connection with the fire but has not been charged.

Army

Army says sexual assault complaint ‘unsubstantiated’ from soldier found dead near Fort Hood

“Our investigation has been completed and is with the command and their legal team for further action if warranted."

Marine Corps

Marine Corps eliminates photo requirement for promotions in military-wide diversity effort

The change goes into effect on Sept. 1 and applies to both officers and enlisted Marines.

Mandatory Fun

We salute the badass Coastie who opened fire on a friggin’ shark that crashed his crew’s swim call

A group of lucky Coasties avoided starring in an impromptu remake of 'Jaws' thanks to the quick trigger finger of a fellow crewmate on Wednesday

Entertainment

The official game trailer for ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’ is finally here

I had my doubts, but this looks pretty damn good.

Air Force

‘I’m driven by competition’ — What it takes to become the Air Force’s top fighter pilot

"It was a great year for the wing, the squadron and myself, but to me it’s more of a decade process."