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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.

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

Army Special Forces colonel charged with five counts of sexual assault

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

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

Afghanistan

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

In other news, water is wet

Mandatory Fun

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.

Navy

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

"I never intended to be the first"

Marine Corps

Marine Corps identifies Marines and sailor presumed dead after amphibious assault vehicle accident

RIP

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

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

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

Marine Corps

Marine Corps to consider promotion of one-star general who used his aide as a personal servant

Uribe’s aide, a junior officer not named in the report, told investigators that she "only did personal matters" for the general while in Iraq.

Navy

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

Well, bye.

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.

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.

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

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.

National Guard

Arizona National Guard soldier dies after collapsing during fitness test

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

Army

Trump: Justice Department, FBI investigating death of Vanessa Guillén

"We didn't want this to be swept under the rug."

Army

The Army is training dogs to detect COVID-19

The Army is exploring whether dogs can detect signs of the the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) thanks to a new research agreement with the University of Pennsylvania