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Milley: We’ll provide evidence of an imminent Iranian attack one day, somehow
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Milley: We’ll provide evidence of an imminent Iranian attack one day, somehow

'I know that a lot of people are out there – I've seen words like, oh, the intel was razor thin. 'Very, very few people saw that intelligence.'

Behold the largest F-35 elephant walk we’ve ever seen
Tech & Tactics

Behold the largest F-35 elephant walk we’ve ever seen

If you've ever wondered what two fighter wings worth of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters looks like, you now have your answer

Two reservists find support and flexibility at PayPal
Military Life

Two reservists find support and flexibility at PayPal

"PayPal really cares for the whole person, and that includes veteran status"

Why going AWOL to avoid fighting against Iran is a terrible idea
News

Why going AWOL to avoid fighting against Iran is a terrible idea

In the wake of the U.S. airstrike against Iranian commander Maj. Gen Qasem Soleimani, some left-leaning veterans groups have suggested on social media that if you don't want to go to war with Iran, you should go UA (unauthorized absence). This is terrible advice. I know, because at the height of the war in Iraq, I helped kick out more than 100 Marines who did just that.

Inside the drone strike that killed Qasem Soleimani
Tech & Tactics

Inside the drone strike that killed Qasem Soleimani

Even before Iranian Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani got off a commercial airliner in Baghdad last week, his fate was already sealed

Security heightened at domestic US military bases amid rising tensions with Iran
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Security heightened at domestic US military bases amid rising tensions with Iran

U.S. Northern Command says it is "implementing additional force protection condition measures" amid threats of Iranian retaliation for the death of Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani

‘We respect your sovereign decision to order our departure’ — Top general in Iraq outlines plan to leave the country
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‘We respect your sovereign decision to order our departure’ — Top general in Iraq outlines plan to leave the country

On Sunday, Iraqi lawmakers voted to expel all American troops from Iraq in response to the U.S. airstrike that killed Qasem Soleimani, former head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

US sends rapid deployment force to Kenya after military base attack kills 3
Military Life

US sends rapid deployment force to Kenya after military base attack kills 3

AFRICOM said it did not suspect the Sunday attack was linked to Iranian retaliation

Here are all of the US troops deploying to the Middle East amid soaring tensions with Iran
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Here are all of the US troops deploying to the Middle East amid soaring tensions with Iran

Soldiers with the 173rd Airborne Brigade are reportedly deploying to the Middle East as part of an ongoing buildup in preparation for increased Iranian aggression in the region.

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton prepared to testify in impeachment trial
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Former National Security Advisor John Bolton prepared to testify in impeachment trial

"If the Senate issues a subpoena for my testimony, I am prepared to testify."

No, the 2nd Marine Division is not calling up Individual Ready Reserve Marines amid rising tensions in the Middle East
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No, the 2nd Marine Division is not calling up Individual Ready Reserve Marines amid rising tensions in the Middle East

'To the best of my knowledge this is untrue. A prank by the same name (replete with a clown graphic at the bottom of the post so stating) was cycling around social media over the weekend.'

Consider this a reminder that Cap’n Crunch is definitely stolen valor
Culture

Consider this a reminder that Cap’n Crunch is definitely stolen valor

Over the weekend, the airmen at MacDill Air Force Base made the mistake of inviting a known fraud into their midst

US issues alert warning of potential Iranian cyberattacks
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US issues alert warning of potential Iranian cyberattacks

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a National Terrorism Advisory bulletin warning of a potential cyberattack by Iran in the wake of a U.S. drone attack that killed a senior Iranian military commander

US service member, DoD contractors killed in attack on Kenyan military base
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US service member, DoD contractors killed in attack on Kenyan military base

A U.S. service member and two Defense Department contractors were killed during an attack on a Kenyan military base on Sunday, U.S. Africa Command announced in a statement

Army Rangers are deploying to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran
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Army Rangers are deploying to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran

They're joining thousands of paratroopers who have already deployed to the region

Iran abandons limitations under 2015 nuclear deal following Soleimani killing
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Iran abandons limitations under 2015 nuclear deal following Soleimani killing

The latest in the fallout of the Soleimani killing.

Iraqi lawmakers vote to kick US troops out of the country
News

Iraqi lawmakers vote to kick US troops out of the country

"The Iraqi government must work to end the presence of any foreign troops on Iraqi soil and prohibit them from using its land, air space or water for any reason."

US coalition pauses training of Iraqi forces to focus on base security days after Soleimani killing
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US coalition pauses training of Iraqi forces to focus on base security days after Soleimani killing

"We remain ready to return our full attention and efforts back to our shared goal of ensuring the lasting defeat of Daesh."

Militant group attacks military base used by US and Kenyan forces
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Militant group attacks military base used by US and Kenyan forces

Less than 150 U.S. personnel were at the base at the time of the attack.

US designates Iraqi militia group as foreign terrorist organization
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US designates Iraqi militia group as foreign terrorist organization

The move comes hours after a U.S. drone strike killed the powerful commander of the elite Quds Force in an attack in Baghdad, igniting outrage in Iran.