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Behold the largest F-35 elephant walk we’ve ever seen
Fighter Aircraft

Behold the largest F-35 elephant walk we’ve ever seen

If you've ever wondered what two fighter wings worth of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters looks like, you now have your answer

Why going AWOL to avoid fighting against Iran is a terrible idea
Opinion

Why going AWOL to avoid fighting against Iran is a terrible idea

In the wake of the U.S. airstrike against Iranian commander Maj. Gen Qasem Soleimani, some left-leaning veterans groups have suggested on social media that if you don't want to go to war with Iran, you should go UA (unauthorized absence). This is terrible advice. I know, because at the height of the war in Iraq, I helped kick out more than 100 Marines who did just that.

Pentagon desperately asks for do-over after sending ‘mistake’ letter to Iraqi government about withdrawal
Iraq

Pentagon desperately asks for do-over after sending ‘mistake’ letter to Iraqi government about withdrawal

"Here's the bottom line: This was a mistake," Milley said.

Security heightened at domestic US military bases amid rising tensions with Iran
Iran

Security heightened at domestic US military bases amid rising tensions with Iran

U.S. Northern Command says it is "implementing additional force protection condition measures" amid threats of Iranian retaliation for the death of Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani

‘We respect your sovereign decision to order our departure’ — Top general in Iraq outlines plan to leave the country
Iraq

‘We respect your sovereign decision to order our departure’ — Top general in Iraq outlines plan to leave the country

On Sunday, Iraqi lawmakers voted to expel all American troops from Iraq in response to the U.S. airstrike that killed Qasem Soleimani, former head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

US sends rapid deployment force to Kenya after military base attack kills 3
Military Deployment

US sends rapid deployment force to Kenya after military base attack kills 3

AFRICOM said it did not suspect the Sunday attack was linked to Iranian retaliation

Here are all of the US troops deploying to the Middle East amid soaring tensions with Iran
Iran

Here are all of the US troops deploying to the Middle East amid soaring tensions with Iran

Soldiers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade are reportedly deploying to the Middle East as part of an ongoing buildup in preparation for increased Iranian aggression in the region.

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton prepared to testify in impeachment trial
United States

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton prepared to testify in impeachment trial

"If the Senate issues a subpoena for my testimony, I am prepared to testify."

No, the 2nd Marine Division is not calling up Individual Ready Reserve Marines amid rising tensions in the Middle East
Marine Corps

No, the 2nd Marine Division is not calling up Individual Ready Reserve Marines amid rising tensions in the Middle East

'To the best of my knowledge this is untrue. A prank by the same name (replete with a clown graphic at the bottom of the post so stating) was cycling around social media over the weekend.'

Consider this a reminder that Cap’n Crunch is definitely stolen valor
Mandatory Fun

Consider this a reminder that Cap’n Crunch is definitely stolen valor

Over the weekend, the airmen at MacDill Air Force Base made the mistake of inviting a known fraud into their midst

US service member, DoD contractors killed in attack on Kenyan military base
Africa

US service member, DoD contractors killed in attack on Kenyan military base

A U.S. service member and two Defense Department contractors were killed during an attack on a Kenyan military base on Sunday, U.S. Africa Command announced in a statement

Army Rangers are deploying to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran
Army

Army Rangers are deploying to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran

They're joining thousands of paratroopers who have already deployed to the region

Iran abandons limitations under 2015 nuclear deal following Soleimani killing
Iran

Iran abandons limitations under 2015 nuclear deal following Soleimani killing

The latest in the fallout of the Soleimani killing.

US coalition pauses training of Iraqi forces to focus on base security days after Soleimani killing
Iran

US coalition pauses training of Iraqi forces to focus on base security days after Soleimani killing

"We remain ready to return our full attention and efforts back to our shared goal of ensuring the lasting defeat of Daesh."

Trump to Iran: If you attack us, we’ll hit the same number of targets as US hostages you took in 1979
Iran

Trump to Iran: If you attack us, we’ll hit the same number of targets as US hostages you took in 1979

'Those targets, and Iran itself, WILL BE HIT VERY FAST AND VERY HARD,' the Trump tweeted on Saturday. "The USA wants no more threats!'

A looming conflict with Iran shows Congress needs to care about declaring war again
Iran

A looming conflict with Iran shows Congress needs to care about declaring war again

"There's no question that President Trump has escalated things with Iran dramatically but it's never too late for Congress to exercise its Constitutional authorities," said Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.)

Are we going to war with Iran? — A timeline of official statements
Iran

Are we going to war with Iran? — A timeline of official statements

"We did not take action to start a war," Trump says after US kills Iranian general, deploys troops near Iran.

Pentagon won’t say what the ‘imminent’ attack was that justified killing Qasem Soleimani
Iran

Pentagon won’t say what the ‘imminent’ attack was that justified killing Qasem Soleimani

US to deploy 3,500 paratroopers to the Middle East in response to threats of retaliation from Iran
Army

US to deploy 3,500 paratroopers to the Middle East in response to threats of retaliation from Iran

Thousands of additional paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division will soon deploy to U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility, a Defense Department spokesman confirmed to Task & Purpose

The Navy wants to teach its robot warships to talk
Navy

The Navy wants to teach its robot warships to talk

he Navy is currently on the hunt for a specialized bridge-to-bridge radio system for unmanned surface vessels that will allow the robot warships to "talk" to other vessels by converting standard VHF transmissions to data and vice versa