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‘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
Entertainment

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

US soldier suffers ‘minor superficial scratch’ after patrol comes under fire in Syria
Army

US soldier suffers ‘minor superficial scratch’ after patrol comes under fire in Syria

'One U.S. Soldier had a minor superficial scratch while operating their equipment,' Army Col. Myles Caggins III tweeted on Wednesday. 'The soldier is back at work.'

Air Force OKs beards, turbans, and hijabs worn for religious reasons
Air Force

Air Force OKs beards, turbans, and hijabs worn for religious reasons

The regulation formalizes a waiver process for future airmen seeking to wear turbans, hijab or beards

Bravo Troop, Regimental Engineer Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment
Army

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

Trump reportedly gives ‘conditional’ approval to Afghan deal that may lead to US troop withdrawal
Afghanistan

Trump reportedly gives ‘conditional’ approval to Afghan deal that may lead to US troop withdrawal

President Trump has approved a peace deal with the Taliban that may lead to the withdrawal of U.S. troops if the Taliban can commit to a reduction in violence for roughly one-week period later this month.

The Air Force plans on retiring the vaunted U-2 spy plane starting in 2025
Air Force

The Air Force plans on retiring the vaunted U-2 spy plane starting in 2025

After nearly 70 years of service, the U.S. Air Force plans to begin divesting its fleet of U-2 Dragon Lady spy planes starting in fiscal year 2025, budget documents show

The Air Force is investigating ballistic missile defenders for drug use … again
Air Force

The Air Force is investigating ballistic missile defenders for drug use … again

"Exceptional job performance does not matter if our Airmen do not live by our core values."

How an affair with a subordinate torpedoed a Navy admiral’s career
Navy

How an affair with a subordinate torpedoed a Navy admiral’s career

On Aug. 2, Rear Adm. Stephen Williamson was relieved as director of industrial operations at Naval Sea Systems Command after the Navy Inspector General's Office found he had a "consensual, but inappropriate, personal relationship," NAVSEA spokeswoman Colleen O'Rourke.

The Marine Corps wants yet another new sniper rifle
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps wants yet another new sniper rifle

It's been less than a year after the Marine Corps's first new sniper rifle since the Vietnam War hit full operational capacity, and the service is already on the hunt for a brand new sniper system

The Navy is officially sending 4 ‘little crappy ships’ to an early retirement
Navy

The Navy is officially sending 4 ‘little crappy ships’ to an early retirement

The Navy plans on decommissioning its first four littoral combat ships in fiscal year 2021, the Navy announced on Monday, all of which have at least a decade of planned hull life remaining

Trump travels to Dover AFB to honor 2 soldiers killed in Afghanistan insider attack
Army

Trump travels to Dover AFB to honor 2 soldiers killed in Afghanistan insider attack

President Donald Trump and members of his administration traveled to Dover Air Force in Delaware on Monday evening for the dignified transfer of the remains of two Army Special Forces soldiers killed in an insider attack in Afghanistan on Saturday

Yes, this is a helicopter hangar filled with foam, and no, this definitely wasn’t supposed to happen
Air Force

Yes, this is a helicopter hangar filled with foam, and no, this definitely wasn’t supposed to happen

"The High Expansion Foam system is designed to discharge foam inside an aircraft hangar in the event of a fire."