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Navy suicides could reach a record high in 2019
Navy

Navy suicides could reach a record high in 2019

"That trend is unacceptable," Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck, director, 21st Century Sailor, told reporters on Thursday. "We are looking at every aspect of why that trend continues, at least for the last three years. We're determined not to allow it to continue the way it's going."

Semper High: Marine charged in alleged Mexican smuggling ring was also allegedly slinging LSD on base
Marine Corps

Semper High: Marine charged in alleged Mexican smuggling ring was also allegedly slinging LSD on base

It's hard to imagine anything more horrifying than tripping balls on LSD while getting screamed at and aggressively knife-handed by an enraged SNCO for not having a proper hair cut, or for failing to render the proper greeting of the day

The National Guard had more suicides in 2018 than any other military component
National Guard

The National Guard had more suicides in 2018 than any other military component

"Seeking help is not a sign of weakness."

Critics blast New York Times for outing whistleblower as CIA officer and giving clues to his identity
Intelligence

Critics blast New York Times for outing whistleblower as CIA officer and giving clues to his identity

A New York Times report published on Thursday outed the anonymous intelligence community whistleblower as a CIA officer and provided clues to his identity that likely make it easier for The White House to identify him.

Roughly 200 US troops are headed to Saudi Arabia to help protect against Iranian missiles and drones
News

Roughly 200 US troops are headed to Saudi Arabia to help protect against Iranian missiles and drones

"The attack on Sept. 14th against Saudi Arabian oil facilities represents a dramatic escalation of Iranian aggression," Defense Secretary Mark Esper said during a Sept. 20 Pentagon news conference.

Pentagon official in charge of F-35 operating costs and privatized military housing resigns
Fighter Aircraft

Pentagon official in charge of F-35 operating costs and privatized military housing resigns

As of Sept. 26, the Pentagon needed to fill 14 vacant positions.

Robert De Niro goes from brutal ex-soldier to notorious hitman in the new trailer for ‘The Irishman’
Entertainment

Robert De Niro goes from brutal ex-soldier to notorious hitman in the new trailer for ‘The Irishman’

In a new trailer for ​'The Irishman,' Robert De Niro stars as Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran, a mafia hitman and ex-soldier who claimed to have killed Jimmy Hoffa

Soldier killed in Black Hawk accident at Fort Polk
Army

Soldier killed in Black Hawk accident at Fort Polk

The name of the deceased soldier is being withheld until next of kin are notified.

A soldier asked Reddit what kind of ammo this is. The responses were alarmingly consistent
Army

A soldier asked Reddit what kind of ammo this is. The responses were alarmingly consistent

The U.S. Army is one of the mightiest fighting forces in the history of mankind. It's also populated, at least in the enlisted ranks, by a bunch of 20-somethings who hold both millions in high-tech equipment and power over life and death in their hands

This A-10 with a P-51 Mustang paint job makes us want to BRRRT like it’s 1945
Air Force

This A-10 with a P-51 Mustang paint job makes us want to BRRRT like it’s 1945

Just when you thought the A-10 couldn't get any more badass.

Soldier charged in summer vehicle rollover that killed West Point cadet and injured 21 others
Army

Soldier charged in summer vehicle rollover that killed West Point cadet and injured 21 others

One soldier has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, negligent homicide, and more in relation to a vehicle rollover that killed one West Point cadet and injured 21 other people

Investigation launched into death of Marine shot in the head while on duty as an armed sentry
Marine Corps

Investigation launched into death of Marine shot in the head while on duty as an armed sentry

"We don't comment or confirm details to ongoing investigations so that's all we can say at this point," said NCIS spokesman Jeff Houston. "There have been no arrests or charges filed so far."

To save space, the Army is making burial at Arlington Cemetery more restrictive
Army

To save space, the Army is making burial at Arlington Cemetery more restrictive

"The hard reality is we are running out of space."

‘Chicago is my home’ — Army vet deported to Mexico returns to the US to fight for citizenship
Army

‘Chicago is my home’ — Army vet deported to Mexico returns to the US to fight for citizenship

Army veteran Miguel Perez Jr. was allowed temporary travel to the U.S. for an immigration hearing, to decide if he can obtain citizenship after being deported in 2018 over nonviolent drug charges

Read the declassified White House call record between Trump and Ukraine’s president
Europe

Read the declassified White House call record between Trump and Ukraine’s president

This call and other events prompted a whistleblower complaint of "urgent concern" to be filed with the intelligence community inspector general in August.

Fired SEAL Team 7 leaders file IG complaint accusing top SEAL admiral of ‘abuse of power’
Navy

Fired SEAL Team 7 leaders file IG complaint accusing top SEAL admiral of ‘abuse of power’

Attorney Jeremiah Sullivan claims that Naval Special Warfare Command's senior leaders knew that SEALs were drinking alcohol while deployed, despite General Order No. 1.

House launches impeachment inquiry of Trump
News

House launches impeachment inquiry of Trump

Meanwhile, Trump promised to release a transcript of his phone call with Ukraine's president at the center of the controversy.

Army vaguely warns of ‘potential mass shooting’ at premiere of new ‘Joker’ film
Army

Army vaguely warns of ‘potential mass shooting’ at premiere of new ‘Joker’ film

A credible threat of a mass shooting at an unspecified movie theater is being flagged to Army installation leaders.

Former Navy SEAL says he went to war to defend a Swedish teenager’s dreams
Navy

Former Navy SEAL says he went to war to defend a Swedish teenager’s dreams

Self-described American patriot and former Navy SEAL Carl Higbie, who is perhaps best known for getting fired from the Trump administration because he said racist shit on the radio, wants you to know that he went to war to defend everyone's dreams.

Here’s what it looks like on the receiving end of an A-10 Warthog’s scary-as-f*ck gun run
Air Force

Here’s what it looks like on the receiving end of an A-10 Warthog’s scary-as-f*ck gun run

There are few things more glorious than the furious BRRRT! of the A-10 Warthog's GAU-8/A Avenger 30mm autocannon laying the law on ground-based foes — and now we know exactly why the sound inspires as much fear in America's adversaries as it does joy in its allies