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4 US service members injured in C-130 mishap at Camp Taji in Iraq
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4 US service members injured in C-130 mishap at Camp Taji in Iraq

Four service members were injured when an Air Force C-130 overshot the runway at Camp Taji Airbase, Iraq, and hit a wall

This award-winning photo looks like a gorgeous Marine Corps version of a Bob Ross painting
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This award-winning photo looks like a gorgeous Marine Corps version of a Bob Ross painting

A-maz-ing.

F-35 landing gear collapses on landing at Hill Air Force Base
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F-35 landing gear collapses on landing at Hill Air Force Base

An F-35 Lightning II's landing gear collapsed during landing at Hill Air Force Base in Utah on Monday, the base announced

The Army is considering renaming military bases named for Confederate leaders
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The Army is considering renaming military bases named for Confederate leaders

Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy is now open to renaming 10 bases that were long ago named after Confederate leaders, an Army official said

Texas-based soldier and family killed in suspected murder-suicide
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Texas-based soldier and family killed in suspected murder-suicide

A Texas-based soldier, his wife, four children and two cats were killed Wednesday night in what police suspect was an intentional carbon-monoxide poisoning

Soldiers are finally getting a robot mule that can haul 1,000 pounds of gear
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Soldiers are finally getting a robot mule that can haul 1,000 pounds of gear

The Army is poised to award a contract this month to produce hundreds of robotic mules to tackle the scourge of hauling tons of gear and other bullshit downrange

The Army accidentally revealed plans for a new hypersonic weapon on Flickr
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The Army accidentally revealed plans for a new hypersonic weapon on Flickr

The Army appears to have inadvertently publicized potential plans for a brand-new hypersonic weapon system in a post on the official Flickr page of Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy

California airman accused of killing sheriff’s deputy in ambush
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California airman accused of killing sheriff’s deputy in ambush

Staff Sgt. Steven Carrillo is assigned to the 60th Security Forces Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, California.

National Guard leaving D.C. but questions about the military’s response to protests remain
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National Guard leaving D.C. but questions about the military’s response to protests remain

Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said that active-duty troops came very close to being deployed to the nation’s capital.

The incredible story of the American commandos dropped behind enemy lines long before D-Day
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The incredible story of the American commandos dropped behind enemy lines long before D-Day

Heroes, all.

89 former national security leaders call on Trump to not use active-duty troops against protesters
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89 former national security leaders call on Trump to not use active-duty troops against protesters

"This is not a mission for which troops have been trained and equipped; it would put both them and their fellow Americans at great risk"

First black nominee for Air Force chief shares his lifelong struggle against racism in a powerful video
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First black nominee for Air Force chief shares his lifelong struggle against racism in a powerful video

I’m thinking … about my own experiences, that didn’t always sing of liberty and equality. I’m thinking about living in two worlds, each with their own perspective and views.”

Several hundred more active-duty troops ordered to leave the Washington DC region
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Several hundred more active-duty troops ordered to leave the Washington DC region

The withdrawal of active-duty forces from around the nation's capital continues

Army grounds crew of helicopter that flew low over protests amid official investigation
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Army grounds crew of helicopter that flew low over protests amid official investigation

The Army immediately grounded the crew as soon as the investigation was launched on Monday

10 tips on how to talk about race, according to senior Air Force leaders
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10 tips on how to talk about race, according to senior Air Force leaders

If you do nothing else as leaders, let’s commit to being really good listeners.

The graffiti may be gone, but the question of whether ‘black vets count’ remains
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The graffiti may be gone, but the question of whether ‘black vets count’ remains

"We cannot answer with empty words and think of ourselves as patriots. Instead, we must fight to undo the racist policies and cultural norms that have been telling African-American veterans that they don’t count for far too long"

US special operations forces are testing a ‘guaranteed hit’ smart rifle system in Syria
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US special operations forces are testing a ‘guaranteed hit’ smart rifle system in Syria

U.S. special operations forces are currently testing and evaluating a smart fire control and rifle sight system downrange in Syria, U.S. Special Operations Command says

230,000 veterans’ disability ratings are stuck in limbo due to COVID-19
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230,000 veterans’ disability ratings are stuck in limbo due to COVID-19

"We must have a plan to keep vets safe but also keep claims moving forward.”

Paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division are leaving the D.C. region – for real this time
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Paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division are leaving the D.C. region – for real this time

It's really happening this time.

Former Marine commandant on nationwide protests: ‘The time for being silent has passed’
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Former Marine commandant on nationwide protests: ‘The time for being silent has passed’

"We are better than this. Stand up for what is right."