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An Army staff sergeant was finally awarded the Silver Star he earned 75 years ago
Army

An Army staff sergeant was finally awarded the Silver Star he earned 75 years ago

"This is a win for the Army. This is a win for the 101st Airborne Division."

Army officers wanting to become battalion commanders will now undergo a psychological exam
Army

Army officers wanting to become battalion commanders will now undergo a psychological exam

Good luck out there.

SOCOM is field testing lightweight body armor originally developed for its ‘Iron Man’ suit
Tactics

SOCOM is field testing lightweight body armor originally developed for its ‘Iron Man’ suit

U.S. special operations forces are currently field testing a lightweight combat armor designed to cover more of an operator's body than previous protective gear

The Navy wants to get more deployments out of its EOD techs
Navy

The Navy wants to get more deployments out of its EOD techs

As part of the analysis, the Navy is looking at whether EOD deployments should be shortened to four or five months. The Navy is not considering making each EOD deployment longer than six months.

Military families are suing their private housing provider over ‘rampant mold infestation’ at Fort Meade
Army

Military families are suing their private housing provider over ‘rampant mold infestation’ at Fort Meade

"This is not the gold standard. This is no standard at all."

Top Democrat wants the Army to assess whether TikTok poses ‘national security risks’
News

Top Democrat wants the Army to assess whether TikTok poses ‘national security risks’

How are recruiters supposed to connect with the kids?

Corps to investigate Marine for allegedly making racist comments on neo-Nazi forums
Marine Corps

Corps to investigate Marine for allegedly making racist comments on neo-Nazi forums

"We intend to fully investigate this allegation," 1st Lt. Joe Wright said. "If substantiated, the subject Marine will be held fully accountable."

Here’s a photo of a police officer pulling over a tank
Mandatory Fun

Here’s a photo of a police officer pulling over a tank

"Sir, do you know why I pulled you over?"

Military records show alleged perpetrator in Milwaukee acid attack was in fact a Marine vet
Marine Corps

Military records show alleged perpetrator in Milwaukee acid attack was in fact a Marine vet

The Marine Corps veteran suspected in last weekend's acid attack on a Hispanic man in Milwaukee was in fact a Marine, according to records and despite the Corps' insistence that they lacked information matching the perpetrator

Army intelligence soldiers were forced to download an app that could access all their personal information
Army

Army intelligence soldiers were forced to download an app that could access all their personal information

"This is serious operational security not being considered."

A soldier was killed in a vehicle rollover accident in South Korea
Army

A soldier was killed in a vehicle rollover accident in South Korea

Our thoughts are with this soldier's loved ones.

How a veteran and military spouse helps Lowe’s prove its military-friendly label
Transition

How a veteran and military spouse helps Lowe’s prove its military-friendly label

As a military-friendly employer, Lowe's has prioritized hiring military members, veterans, and military spouses while finding value in what they bring to the table. As Jennifer Nagy puts it, Lowe's is working hard to prove it deserves this title

5 hacks for raising your credit score
Benefits & Pay

5 hacks for raising your credit score

2 veterans serving in Congress want the Global War on Terrorism memorial built on the National Mall
Veterans

2 veterans serving in Congress want the Global War on Terrorism memorial built on the National Mall

"Without action, generations of warriors may never see their service, or the service their fallen brothers and sisters memorialized in our nation's capital."

Up to 600 US troops could remain in Syria, Milley says
News

Up to 600 US troops could remain in Syria, Milley says

"There will be less than 1,000 [troops]; for sure, and probably in the 500-ish frame – maybe 600 – but it's in that area," Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said on Sunday.

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