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Military leaders ahead of the herd
History

Military leaders ahead of the herd

Trump says Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford helped him to decide to run for president
Marine Corps

Trump says Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford helped him to decide to run for president

"He helped me form an opinion. He gave me a lot of information – and he has ever since."

This cockpit video of a C-17 zipping by skyscrapers in Australia will make you sh*t your flight suit
Aircraft

This cockpit video of a C-17 zipping by skyscrapers in Australia will make you sh*t your flight suit

The words "terrain, terrain, terrain," and "obstacle ahead" blare over the intercom as the pilots expertly navigate a C-17 past buildings in Brisbane, Australia.

USCIS is reducing when and where naturalization services are available to US troops around the world
United States

USCIS is reducing when and where naturalization services are available to US troops around the world

U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services will now provide naturalization services to U.S. military members at just four "hubs" one week each quarter as part of its ongoing push to close down offices around the world and "streamline and make immigration processing more efficient," the agency announced Monday

Investigation launched after service member and his spouse found dead near Offutt Air Force Base
Air Force

Investigation launched after service member and his spouse found dead near Offutt Air Force Base

An active duty service member assigned to Offutt Air Force Base, and his spouse died after an incident at base housing Saturday night.

‘Joker’ director is really annoyed that people are concerned about violence in his movie, but they don’t seem to mind it in ‘John Wick’
Culture

‘Joker’ director is really annoyed that people are concerned about violence in his movie, but they don’t seem to mind it in ‘John Wick’

His argument basically amounts to: Well, what about all these ​other​ violent movies?

China has launched its first amphibious assault ship
Navy

China has launched its first amphibious assault ship

"It highlights China's growing maritime power projection and the expansion of its amphibious warfare ambitions and forces."

The Pentagon is doing its damnedest to avoid being dragged into the Ukraine mess
Europe

The Pentagon is doing its damnedest to avoid being dragged into the Ukraine mess

Vice President Mike Pence said a $250 million security assistance package to Ukraine was withheld due to fears of corruption, even though a top DoD official had certified that Ukraine had taken "substantial actions" to tackle corruption.

‘Exceptional leader, warrior, officer, and pilot’ identified as soldier killed in JRTC helicopter crash
Army

‘Exceptional leader, warrior, officer, and pilot’ identified as soldier killed in JRTC helicopter crash

"All 8,000 soldiers assigned to JRTC and Fort Polk salute Maj. Joseph and his proud service to our Army and nation."

Navy one-star admiral fired amid pending investigation into off-duty incident
Navy

Navy one-star admiral fired amid pending investigation into off-duty incident

"Due to the ongoing nature of investigations, it would be inappropriate to speculate on any charges at this time."

This Blue Falcon action figure may tell your C.O. you’re not actually at dental
Entertainment

This Blue Falcon action figure may tell your C.O. you’re not actually at dental

If you're looking for the perfect gift to give the "Blue Falcon" in your life, look no further than this new action figure.

The entire Army is going to start doing the new ACFT, but the scores won’t count until next year
Army

The entire Army is going to start doing the new ACFT, but the scores won’t count until next year

Good luck out there.

The new Netflix ‘Space Force’ series sounds way better than the actual military branch
Space Force

The new Netflix ‘Space Force’ series sounds way better than the actual military branch

It's been nine months since Netflix first announced that Steve Carell would star in new "workplace comedy" Space Force, and the streaming giant has finally delivered us a slate of beautiful babies to populate what we're praying will resemble The Office in freakin' outer space

‘A profound national security concern’ — Over 300 former officials endorse Trump impeachment inquiry
News

‘A profound national security concern’ — Over 300 former officials endorse Trump impeachment inquiry

"Having worked across administrations of both parties to uphold and advance those national interests, we consider the President's actions to be a profound national security concern," the letter continues.

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.