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

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
United States

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
Air Force

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
Army

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
Army

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
Air Force

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
Analysis

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
Middle East

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
Benefits & Pay

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
Army

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’
Marine Corps

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

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

Army reservist arrested over Las Vegas terror plot was involved in drunken knife fight before enlisting
Army

Army reservist arrested over Las Vegas terror plot was involved in drunken knife fight before enlisting

The Army reservist who plotted with two military veterans on inciting violence amid peaceful protests over the death of George Floyd in Nevada had at least one prior run-in with law enforcement, according to records obtained by Task & Purpose

Medal of Honor recipient Daniel Inouye’s battlefield heroism gets the graphic novel treatment
Veterans

Medal of Honor recipient Daniel Inouye’s battlefield heroism gets the graphic novel treatment

Medal of Honor recipient Daniel Inouye's life reads like the origin story of a super hero, so it seems only natural that he should recieve the comic book treatment.

Army one-star general in Germany suspended amid non-criminal investigation
Army

Army one-star general in Germany suspended amid non-criminal investigation

Army Brig. Gen. Michael Harvey was suspended on June 2. He has not been relieved of command

Pentagon Wars II: Army to spend at least $1.5 billion just on prototypes for third attempt to replace Bradley Fighting Vehicle
Army

Pentagon Wars II: Army to spend at least $1.5 billion just on prototypes for third attempt to replace Bradley Fighting Vehicle

The Army will likely end up spending upwards of $1.57 billion to develop a replacement for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle that's served the U.S. military for nearly four decades, according to a new assessment from the Government Accountability Office — and that's just for a fleet of 28 prototypes

Here are all the current and former military leaders blasting Trump’s response to nationwide protests
United States

Here are all the current and former military leaders blasting Trump’s response to nationwide protests

Since the earliest days of his presidency, President Donald Trump has showered "his generals" with an absurd amount of adoration, transforming America's military brass from mere advisors to symbols of legitimacy and trust within his administration. Those days are over

James Mattis: Trump ‘tries to divide us’ and we must reject those who ‘make a mockery of our Constitution’
Marine Corps

James Mattis: Trump ‘tries to divide us’ and we must reject those who ‘make a mockery of our Constitution’

Whoa.

The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier still doesn’t have working weapons elevators and aircraft launching systems
Navy

The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier still doesn’t have working weapons elevators and aircraft launching systems

The USS Gerald R. Ford may be on a steady march towards its first formal deployment, but the much-vaunted supercarrier is still facing major technical problems in two of its most critical systems, according to a new assessment from the Government Accountability Office

National Guard investigating whether low-flying helicopter was used to intimidate protesters
National Guard

National Guard investigating whether low-flying helicopter was used to intimidate protesters

The D.C. National Guard is investigating why this helicopter was hovering so low over protesters.

America’s most vulnerable veterans say they’re trapped and isolated amid the COVID-19 pandemic
United States

America’s most vulnerable veterans say they’re trapped and isolated amid the COVID-19 pandemic

For paralyzed veterans, even some of the most fundamental, and crucial, aspects of their daily life have been upended by the coronavirus pandemic.