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75 years ago, Darrell Cole earned his Medal of Honor with nothing more than grenades, a pistol, and ‘unfaltering courage’
World War II

75 years ago, Darrell Cole earned his Medal of Honor with nothing more than grenades, a pistol, and ‘unfaltering courage’

On February 19th, 1945, the namesake of the future USS Cole earned the Medal of Honor — and a place in history — at the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Army Secretary confirms there are ‘no investigations’ into Lt. Col. Vindman
Army

Army Secretary confirms there are ‘no investigations’ into Lt. Col. Vindman

"He's got basically a bridging assignment for a couple months, at HQDA, and then will be heading on to a senior service college this summer."

US service member killed in non-combat incident in Djibouti
Africa

US service member killed in non-combat incident in Djibouti

The incident marks the second non-combat death for the U.S. military in as many days

This Air Guard fighter pilot is the first in the world to return to duty after disc replacement surgery
Air Force

This Air Guard fighter pilot is the first in the world to return to duty after disc replacement surgery

"I was determined to turn this around ... I knew it was going to take time. I needed to be patient."

Navy punishes sailors who wore ‘Make Aircrew Great Again’ patches during Trump speech
Navy

Navy punishes sailors who wore ‘Make Aircrew Great Again’ patches during Trump speech

The Navy has punished a group of sailors over the wearing of patches that said "Make Aircrew Great Again" during a 2019 speech by President Trump on the USS Wasp.

Military appeals court reverses disrespect conviction since superior ‘repeatedly badgered and taunted’ his subordinate
United States

Military appeals court reverses disrespect conviction since superior ‘repeatedly badgered and taunted’ his subordinate

Attention, barracks lawyers.

Thousands of airmen are getting a promotion test extension after the Air Force lost a ton of paperwork in the mail
Air Force

Thousands of airmen are getting a promotion test extension after the Air Force lost a ton of paperwork in the mail

Six thousand Air Force staff sergeants in select specialty codes will have a little more time to test for technical sergeant after the Air Force lost a ton of specialty knowledge tests in the mail, the Air Force announced on Thursday

The Army is testing an ATV that looks like a tactical Segway
Army

The Army is testing an ATV that looks like a tactical Segway

What contraption expertly combines the lethality of the modern American soldier with the awkwardness of a mall cop of a flock of tourists? If you answered 'a tactical Segway,' then you are absolutely correct

The Navy just seized a bunch of Iranian missiles from a boat in the Arabian Sea
Navy

The Navy just seized a bunch of Iranian missiles from a boat in the Arabian Sea

The haul included Iranian surface-to-air missiles, anti-tank missiles, thermal imaging scopes and components for aerial and surface drones.

The Pentagon is sacrificing F-35s and other weapons systems to find $3.8 billion to fund the border wall
Mexico

The Pentagon is sacrificing F-35s and other weapons systems to find $3.8 billion to fund the border wall

The Navy is sacrificing two F-35Bs, two V-22s, and one P-8A Poseidon to pay for the border wall. The Air Force is losing four C-130J Hercules and eight MQ-9 Reapers.

Here’s where you can submit your ideas for Space Force personnel, rank and unit names
Space Force

Here’s where you can submit your ideas for Space Force personnel, rank and unit names

"The decisions we make today will shape the Space Force for decades to come, so we want to ensure those who will serve in the Space Force have a say"

‘He did exactly what we tell them to do’ — John Kelly backs Lt. Col. Vindman for testifying to Congress
Army

‘He did exactly what we tell them to do’ — John Kelly backs Lt. Col. Vindman for testifying to Congress

More than a year after leaving his job as White House Chief of Staff, former Marine Corps Gen. John Kelly has decided to air his opinions about his old boss, President Donald Trump

The US and Taliban are considering a 7-day ‘reduction in violence,’ SecDef Esper says
Afghanistan

The US and Taliban are considering a 7-day ‘reduction in violence,’ SecDef Esper says

'I think peace deserves a chance -- but it will demand that all parties comply with their obligations if we move forward.'

Soldier killed in non-combat incident in Afghanistan
Army

Soldier killed in non-combat incident in Afghanistan

"The 10th Mountain Division mourns the loss of SPC Kimball, he will be missed from our formations."

Will leaving Afghanistan cause another 9/11? Former soldiers and diplomats say no, not necessarily
Afghanistan

Will leaving Afghanistan cause another 9/11? Former soldiers and diplomats say no, not necessarily

"We have the counter-terrorism capacity to get the guys we need to get ... It shouldn't be any different in Afghanistan."

An adult website is offering deployed troops free ‘live chats’ with porn stars on Valentine’s Day
United States

An adult website is offering deployed troops free ‘live chats’ with porn stars on Valentine’s Day

Yeah, because watching that at a crowded MWR totally won't be awkward.

Marine colonel whose sexual assault conviction was tossed out will retire at a lower rank
Marine Corps

Marine colonel whose sexual assault conviction was tossed out will retire at a lower rank

A Marine colonel who walked free after a military appeals court decided it did not believe the 6-year-old girl whom he was convicted of sexually assaulting will retire as a lieutenant colonel with a less than honorable characterization of service, the Marine Corps confirmed on Wednesday

Here’s why the Marine Corps is getting Tomahawk cruise missiles
Marine Corps

Here’s why the Marine Corps is getting Tomahawk cruise missiles

The Navy is stocking up on Tomahawks, and the Marine Corps is too for some reason

The Army is offering select Green Berets up to $100,000 to stay in the service
Army

The Army is offering select Green Berets up to $100,000 to stay in the service

"To maintain readiness, the Army is now offering a bonus to incentivize them to stay in the military."

Army announces activation of V Corps to push back against Russia in Europe
Army

Army announces activation of V Corps to push back against Russia in Europe

The Army announced on Tuesday the activation of V Corps, the latest development in the U.S. military's push to build up capabilities in Europe in the face of great power competition with Russia