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Special tactics airman who fell from a C-130 was dedicated to ‘God, our freedoms, peace, and his family’
Air Force

Special tactics airman who fell from a C-130 was dedicated to ‘God, our freedoms, peace, and his family’

Staff Sgt. Cole Condiff, 29, was a special tactics combat controller assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing.

It’s the birthday of the Marine Corps — and its first Post-9/11 Medal of Honor recipient
Marine Corps

It’s the birthday of the Marine Corps — and its first Post-9/11 Medal of Honor recipient

On April 14, 2004, Marine Cpl. Jason Dunham saved the lives of his fellow Marines when he jumped on an enemy grenade.

Here are some outstanding veterans you should know about this Veterans Day
Military Life

Here are some outstanding veterans you should know about this Veterans Day

In the spirit of Veterans Day, I am focusing on some exceptional people who have worn the uniform.

Coast Guard suspends search for special tactics airman who fell from C-130
Coast Guard

Coast Guard suspends search for special tactics airman who fell from C-130

The Coast Guard has suspended its search for the Hurlburt Field airman who from from an C-130 Hercules transport aircraft during a training exercise over the Gulf of Mexico

The Army’s new marketing spot is basically ‘Avengers Assemble!’ for Gen Z
Army

The Army’s new marketing spot is basically ‘Avengers Assemble!’ for Gen Z

The Army's first commercial for its new 'What's Your Warrior' marketing campaign is here, and it's basically the equivalent of 'Avengers Assemble!' for the next great generation of soldiers

This is what happens when you strap a head-tracking rifle turret to a jet pack
Guns

This is what happens when you strap a head-tracking rifle turret to a jet pack

Royal Marine reservist turned inventor Richard Browning's jet-powered Daedalus Mark 1 exoskeleton has earned him a reputation as a "real-life Iron Man," but the latest addition to his flying suit is a bit more akin to Col. James Rhodes' War Machine armor

The 9 biggest takeaways from Lt. Col. Vindman’s testimony in the Trump impeachment inquiry
Army

The 9 biggest takeaways from Lt. Col. Vindman’s testimony in the Trump impeachment inquiry

Vindman said Trump "was calling for something, calling for an investigation that didn't exist into the Bidens and Burisma."

Most veterans believe the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan weren’t worth fighting
Afghanistan War

Most veterans believe the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan weren’t worth fighting

The majority of U.S. military veterans say America's most recent wars were not worth fighting, according to the results of a recent Pew Research Center survey published ahead of Veterans Day

We salute Donald Trump Jr. for making a visit to Arlington Cemetery all about his family’s ‘sacrifices’
United States

We salute Donald Trump Jr. for making a visit to Arlington Cemetery all about his family’s ‘sacrifices’

Veterans Day is usually a time to honor and reflect upon the sacrifices of the U.S. service members took on in the line of duty — and, most importantly, that means those of true American patriot Donald Trump Jr.

The Air Force’s upgraded AC-130 gunship is working overtime in Afghanistan
Air Force

The Air Force’s upgraded AC-130 gunship is working overtime in Afghanistan

It's been just over four months since the Air Force's AC-130J Ghostrider kicked off combat missions in the skies above Afghanistan, and the aircraft that the service once described as "the ultimate battle plane" and "a bomb truck with guns on it" is already bringing the pain on a daily basis

The Army is thinking about giving SOF PSYOP soldiers a distinctive new beret
Army

The Army is thinking about giving SOF PSYOP soldiers a distinctive new beret

The Army is looking into a new uniform item for psychological operations soldiers in its special operations units, and it may or may not be a grey beret

This Veterans Day video sends the message we all need right now
Veterans

This Veterans Day video sends the message we all need right now

A new video from military and veterans apparel company Ranger Up sends exactly the message we need in time for Veterans Day.

Here’s your all-points guide to 130+ Veterans Day free meals and restaurant deals
Veterans

Here’s your all-points guide to 130+ Veterans Day free meals and restaurant deals

The real reason you signed up, right?

5 impressive care package fails
Culture

5 impressive care package fails

Political squabbling over the defense budget may screw you out of your hard-earned benefits
News

Political squabbling over the defense budget may screw you out of your hard-earned benefits

You probably didn't want them anyway ... right?

Trial of former Green Beret accused of killing suspected Taliban bomb maker delayed until February
Army

Trial of former Green Beret accused of killing suspected Taliban bomb maker delayed until February

Army Maj. Matthew Golsteyn has admitted to killing an Afghan man named Rasoul in February 2010. He claims he legally ambushed the man, who was trying to rejoin the Taliban.

Video shows mass arrest of 16 Marines at Camp Pendleton on human smuggling charges
Marine Corps

Video shows mass arrest of 16 Marines at Camp Pendleton on human smuggling charges

"They lined up in front of the formation," Maj. Kendra Motz previously told Task & Purpose. "Then once everyone was lined up, they were arrested."

Pentagon claims with a straight face that the US mission in Syria isn’t all about the oil (It is)
Middle East

Pentagon claims with a straight face that the US mission in Syria isn’t all about the oil (It is)

All profits from the oil's sale is going to the Syrian Democratic Forces, not the United States, chief Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman said at a news briefing.

9 types of profile pictures that show up just before Veterans Day
Mandatory Fun

9 types of profile pictures that show up just before Veterans Day

American traditions have changed over time, including how we celebrate holidays. In the modern world, one new tradition is posting old photos to social media. This time of year, that means a deluge of military photos showing up just before Veterans Day

Amazon is giving veterans a deep discount on Prime membership from now until Vets Day
Veterans

Amazon is giving veterans a deep discount on Prime membership from now until Vets Day

For the next several days until Nov. 11, Amazon will be offering $40 off one of year of Prime membership to all veterans and active duty military personnel.