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CBS’ new dark comedy ‘68 Whiskey’ is everything that’s wrong with network military shows
Entertainment

CBS’ new dark comedy ‘68 Whiskey’ is everything that’s wrong with network military shows

I did laugh a few times, but it was never in the way that '68 Whiskey' intended.

Army private from JBLM arrested for desertion
Army

Army private from JBLM arrested for desertion

The Army reportedly warned people he could be "armed and dangerous."

Discover supports military veterans, service members, and families
Transition

Discover supports military veterans, service members, and families

Her decision to leave the United States Air Force as an Intelligence Officer was a tough one, but ultimately, Kelly Hill knew it was the right choice for her and her family. Now she's forging a successful career at Discover

SEAL, Doctor, Astronaut — Navy Lt. Jonny Kim achieves your childhood dreams so you don’t have to
Navy

SEAL, Doctor, Astronaut — Navy Lt. Jonny Kim achieves your childhood dreams so you don’t have to

"I think it'll be another occupation where I say, 'I can't believe I'm getting paid for doing this.'"

Investigation finds former top enlisted leader improperly endorsed products and used staff as personal shoppers
Army

Investigation finds former top enlisted leader improperly endorsed products and used staff as personal shoppers

Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford, then chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, announced in March that Troxell had been disciplined administratively for violating ethics rules, but the Army Inspector General's Office findings have not been made public until now.

Two paratroopers killed in Afghanistan ‘represent the very best of our nation and our Army’
Army

Two paratroopers killed in Afghanistan ‘represent the very best of our nation and our Army’

'When our nation called for its best Airborne Combat Engineers to deploy into harm's way, Staff Sgt. McLaughlin and Pfc. Villalon answered without hesitation.'

Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren lays out her vision for the military if she is elected president
United States

Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren lays out her vision for the military if she is elected president

While the candidates rarely talk about national security issues, we want to drill down on the specifics of how they would address the biggest challenges facing troops, veterans, and military families

Air Force identifies two airmen who were found dead at Spangdahlem Air Base
Air Force

Air Force identifies two airmen who were found dead at Spangdahlem Air Base

'Our sincerest and heartfelt condolences go out to the friends and families that have been affected by this tragedy.'

Esper cannot provide any evidence that Qasem Soleimani planned to attack four US embassies
Iran

Esper cannot provide any evidence that Qasem Soleimani planned to attack four US embassies

'What the president said was he believed it probably could have been. He didn't cite intelligence.'

A Marine vet is on a mission to make the media capitalize ‘veteran’ all the time
Marine Corps

A Marine vet is on a mission to make the media capitalize ‘veteran’ all the time

Should media organizations capitalize the word 'veteran' as a formal title? One Marine veteran certainly thinks so

The missiles have stopped flying but Iran isn’t done yet
Iran

The missiles have stopped flying but Iran isn’t done yet

'I expect things to quiet down for a little, but I don't think this is over … simply because of how significant a figure Qasem Soleimani was.'

The Army is tweaking its training model as soldiers feel the strain of readiness needs
Army

The Army is tweaking its training model as soldiers feel the strain of readiness needs

"It's as much about refinement and ... perfecting it, as much as it is, yeah, if you can give them a little rest along the way, that's pretty good too."

Green Berets receive dozens of combat awards for ‘valorous actions’ during Afghanistan deployment
Army

Green Berets receive dozens of combat awards for ‘valorous actions’ during Afghanistan deployment

"The valor we are recognizing today happened at the most tactical level – face to face fighting, close quarters combat, hand grenade range"

Videos show a Russian warship getting way too close to a US Navy destroyer in the Arabian Sea
Navy

Videos show a Russian warship getting way too close to a US Navy destroyer in the Arabian Sea

The Russian vessel came within 60 yards of a U.S. Navy destroyer before altering course

The official Facebook page for Marine boot camp in San Diego is having some technical difficulties
Mandatory Fun

The official Facebook page for Marine boot camp in San Diego is having some technical difficulties

The official Facebook page for Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego seems to be having a bit of a technical crisis...

2 airmen found dead in dorms at Spangdahlem Air Base
Air Force

2 airmen found dead in dorms at Spangdahlem Air Base

Two airmen were found unresponsive in a dorm room at around 6:30 on Thursday night at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, the Air Force said in a press release

A DoD member claimed a loss of $1 trillion in goods during a military move
Military Moves

A DoD member claimed a loss of $1 trillion in goods during a military move

Nice.

Former Green Beret pardoned for murder loses first round in fight to get his Special Forces tab back
Army

Former Green Beret pardoned for murder loses first round in fight to get his Special Forces tab back

The Army risks raising the ire of President Donald Trump, who pardoned Golsteyn on Nov. 15, little more than three months before the former Green Beret was expected to stand trial for murder.

Army 2nd Lt. accused of running guns for ‘high-level’ drug trafficker
Army

Army 2nd Lt. accused of running guns for ‘high-level’ drug trafficker

An Army lieutenant is heading to court for allegedly enlisting the aid of another military officer to help him buy guns to illegally sell to a convicted felon, before the firearms made their way into the hands of a drug trafficker who was busted with the weapons, and $4 million worth of heroin.

Swag for SWOs: Navy surface warfare officers can now wear snazzy black leather jackets
Navy

Swag for SWOs: Navy surface warfare officers can now wear snazzy black leather jackets

The jackets are "one way to signify the outstanding achievement of our Surface Warfare Officers"