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The Army has selected an optic for its new sniper rifle
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The Army has selected an optic for its new sniper rifle

The Army has officially selected an optic to go with its brand new Precision Sniper Rifle

‘All options are on the table’ — Pentagon mulling response to Camp Taji rocket attack by Iran-backed militia
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‘All options are on the table’ — Pentagon mulling response to Camp Taji rocket attack by Iran-backed militia

"Let me be clear — the United States will not tolerate attacks against our people, our interests, or our allies."

The Pentagon’s obsession with lethality just took a dark turn
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The Pentagon’s obsession with lethality just took a dark turn

The Pentagon loves to apply its favorite buzzword 'lethality' to anything and everything, and the global coronavirus pandemic is no exception

‘Honor and respect’ — Massachusetts police and fire arrange funeral for WWII vet who died with no family
Military Life

‘Honor and respect’ — Massachusetts police and fire arrange funeral for WWII vet who died with no family

Unable to locate any relatives, Brockton's police and fire departments will escort Marshall, a decorated veteran, to a government-sponsored burial on Thursday.

DoD adopts strict global travel restrictions to fight coronavirus
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DoD adopts strict global travel restrictions to fight coronavirus

The Defense Department has implemented restrictions on where US troops, families, and civilians can go. Here is what you need to know.

Trump awards retired Army Gen. Jack Keane the Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Trump awards retired Army Gen. Jack Keane the Presidential Medal of Freedom

"Jack Keane is a visionary, a brilliant strategist and an American hero," Trump said.

Massive US military exercise in Europe continues to be scaled back amid coronavirus fears
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Massive US military exercise in Europe continues to be scaled back amid coronavirus fears

"There are many details still being worked and discussed with our Allies and partners."

2 Americans, 1 coalition member killed in rocket attack on Iraq military base
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2 Americans, 1 coalition member killed in rocket attack on Iraq military base

A salvo of more than 15 small rockets struck Camp Taji in Iraq late Wednesday night, killing two Americans and one British national, Reuters and Fox News report.

3 sailors killed in NAS Pensacola shooting will receive Purple Hearts
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3 sailors killed in NAS Pensacola shooting will receive Purple Hearts

Each sailor’s family will receive the Purple Hearts at private ceremonies that will be scheduled later

Understanding the sacrifice and sunk cost of the war in Afghanistan
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Understanding the sacrifice and sunk cost of the war in Afghanistan

Perhaps the military is learning about the sunk cost fallacy.

Drones are dropping bombs on US troops in Syria, and it’s not clear who’s doing it
Tech & Tactics

Drones are dropping bombs on US troops in Syria, and it’s not clear who’s doing it

Drones are dropping explosives on US soldiers in Syria, and it's not clear who's behind the attacks, the head of U.S. Central Command told lawmakers on Tuesday

The Army has a stretch Humvee
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The Army has a stretch Humvee

Of all the ground vehicles in the Army's arsenal, this stretch Humvee may be the most unusual — or the flyest

US military exercise in Norway cancelled out of coronavirus fears
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US military exercise in Norway cancelled out of coronavirus fears

Expect more cancellations.

They were among the fiercest American soldiers in WWI. Here’s why they were horribly mistreated when they returned home
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They were among the fiercest American soldiers in WWI. Here’s why they were horribly mistreated when they returned home

A sweeping new exhibit chronicles how African-American involvement in WWI helped pave the way for the civil rights movement.

Afghan government to release 1,500 jailed Taliban fighters
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Afghan government to release 1,500 jailed Taliban fighters

The two-page decree is expected to be made public soon by the Afghan government.

Deported veterans have trouble accessing their benefits, so San Diego is building a Vet Connect station in Tijuana to help them out
Military Life

Deported veterans have trouble accessing their benefits, so San Diego is building a Vet Connect station in Tijuana to help them out

The effort is to ensure deported veterans still have access to veterans service representatives and the benefits they are entitled to, including medical care and housing assistance.

The Taliban is allowed to read classified documents related to the Afghan peace deal, but you can’t
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The Taliban is allowed to read classified documents related to the Afghan peace deal, but you can’t

Maybe the Taliban has a FOIA office?

The US is apparently providing ‘limited’ support for the Taliban against ISIS
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The US is apparently providing ‘limited’ support for the Taliban against ISIS

The U.S. military is apparently providing some form of "limited support" for the Taliban as part of the terror group's fight against ISIS in Afghanistan

Defense Secretary Esper postpones Asia trip to direct the US military’s response to coronavirus
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Defense Secretary Esper postpones Asia trip to direct the US military’s response to coronavirus

Esper postponed the trip 'out of an abundance of caution'

35 years and counting: Lowe’s associate reflects on Army Reserve service
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35 years and counting: Lowe’s associate reflects on Army Reserve service

Scott Marasco's experiences deepened his passion for working with people, and he began in earnest what would become a multidecade career in retail management, ultimately leading him to Lowe’s