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The Army wants $111 million to finally field its next-generation squad weapon by 2023
Army

The Army wants $111 million to finally field its next-generation squad weapon by 2023

The Defense Department is asking Congress for $111.2 million to field the service's Next Generation Squad Weapon and its related 6.8mm ammunition some time in fiscal year 2021

Fired Navy sub commander had affair with spouse of enlisted sailor
Navy

Fired Navy sub commander had affair with spouse of enlisted sailor

Oof.

75 years ago, Edward Dahlgren earned the Medal of Honor for ‘magnificent courage’ in the face of enemy fire
World War II

75 years ago, Edward Dahlgren earned the Medal of Honor for ‘magnificent courage’ in the face of enemy fire

On Feb. 11, 1945, Sgt. Edward Dahlgren assaulted German-held positions in the small country-side town of Oberhoffen, France. Not once, or twice, but six times, with each attack throwing the enemy defenders into further disarray

Navy SEAL Team 6 operator found guilty in catfishing scam
Navy

Navy SEAL Team 6 operator found guilty in catfishing scam

The Pentagon is asking for a $705 billion budget. Here is what it wants to spend that money on
United States

The Pentagon is asking for a $705 billion budget. Here is what it wants to spend that money on

As the Pentagon unveils its latest wish list, listen and you can hear the entire defense industry singing, 'Hey big spender, spend a little time with me.'

Walmart to take veteran hiring programs to the next level
Transition

Walmart to take veteran hiring programs to the next level

Brynt Parmeter spent almost 27 years in the Army, including time at West Point. After nearly six years in the private sector in Silicon Valley, he was named Walmart's new Senior Director of Military Programs in October, and he has big shoes to fill

Pentagon identifies 2 Special Forces soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Army

Pentagon identifies 2 Special Forces soldiers killed in Afghanistan

RIP

Casualties reported after US Special Forces team ambushed in Afghanistan
Afghanistan

Casualties reported after US Special Forces team ambushed in Afghanistan

"A combined U.S. and Afghan force conducting an operation in Nangarhar Province was engaged by direct fire on Feb. 8."

Here’s why budget day at the Pentagon is better than sex
United States

Here’s why budget day at the Pentagon is better than sex

If  you're a trade reporter, budget day is like Independence Day, Christmas, and the Super Bowl wrapped up in a crushing orgasm.

BRRRT vs. BRRAPP: How Americans describe the glorious sound of the A-10 firing, in 2 maps
Mandatory Fun

BRRRT vs. BRRAPP: How Americans describe the glorious sound of the A-10 firing, in 2 maps

One airman's BRRRT is another airman's VRRRT

No, Space Force isn’t crowdsourcing rank ideas over Facebook, but here are a few good ones anyway
Humor

No, Space Force isn’t crowdsourcing rank ideas over Facebook, but here are a few good ones anyway

“If it’s not stargeant for E5+ I will sh*t on someone’s desk.”

The White House has dismissed Lt. Col. Vindman after his testimony in the Trump impeachment inquiry
Army

The White House has dismissed Lt. Col. Vindman after his testimony in the Trump impeachment inquiry

"LTC Vindman was asked to leave for telling the truth," his attorney said.

2 Army reservists allegedly targeted widows, businesses and other vets in a multi-million dollar scamming spree
Army

2 Army reservists allegedly targeted widows, businesses and other vets in a multi-million dollar scamming spree

A pair of Army reservists are accused of running a series of scams that bilked widows, the elderly, businesses, and at least one veterans group out of millions of dollars over a two-year period

Marine veteran who died after battle with brain cancer celebrated with Honor Walk in Dallas
Marine Corps

Marine veteran who died after battle with brain cancer celebrated with Honor Walk in Dallas

"It was a really good thing for my kids to get to see that this is what their dad is… that he really is a hero"

This video of 6 A-10 Warthogs dropping flares over the Persian Gulf is absolutely glorious
Mandatory Fun

This video of 6 A-10 Warthogs dropping flares over the Persian Gulf is absolutely glorious

Airman receives remedial training after RAF Mildenhall’s Twitter account ‘likes’ pro-Trump political tweets
Air Force

Airman receives remedial training after RAF Mildenhall’s Twitter account ‘likes’ pro-Trump political tweets

"We have counseled the member responsible, and have provided remedial training to ensure no further missteps occur in the future"

The US took out the head of Al Qaeda’s ‘most lethal branch’ in Yemen
Middle East

The US took out the head of Al Qaeda’s ‘most lethal branch’ in Yemen

The United States successfully targeted and killed the leader of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula in airstrike in late January, the White House confirmed on Thursday

Judge Jody: Soldier to have court-martial retried after judge had ‘intimate’ relationship with prosecutor’s wife
Army

Judge Jody: Soldier to have court-martial retried after judge had ‘intimate’ relationship with prosecutor’s wife

A soldier's court-martial will be re-tried because the judge had an intimate relationship with the wife of the lead prosecutor on the case.

A powerful new Air Force video pays tribute to Brig. Gen. Charles McGee and the Tuskegee Airmen
Air Force

A powerful new Air Force video pays tribute to Brig. Gen. Charles McGee and the Tuskegee Airmen

"[We could have] gone off in a corner with our head bowed. That's not the American way"

The Army is now letting soldiers choose their assignments, and leaders say it’s going smoothly
Army

The Army is now letting soldiers choose their assignments, and leaders say it’s going smoothly

"Ultimately, if you're a commander, you're a caretaker of that unit for the two years you're there."