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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.

This WWII training video on ‘How To Behave In Britain’ is a hefty swig of nostalgia — and all that comes with it
Mandatory Fun

This WWII training video on ‘How To Behave In Britain’ is a hefty swig of nostalgia — and all that comes with it

"Oh wait, before we go in, let me tell you a bit about an English Pub..."

The Air Force’s munitions shortage is about to get even worse
Air Force

The Air Force’s munitions shortage is about to get even worse

The Air Force is currently in the middle of a major precision guided munitions shortage stretching back nearly four years — and according to the service's top general, budget jousting in Congress could prove "truly damaging" to the Pentagon's ability to fix the problem

The Air Force’s new fix for its nationwide PFAS water contamination problem: a f*cking plasma reactor
Air Force

The Air Force’s new fix for its nationwide PFAS water contamination problem: a f*cking plasma reactor

"All of the other demonstrations remove PFAS from the water through filtration. Our method actually destroys PFAS"

Marine Corps refuses to disclose charges against lieutenant accused of racist social media posts
Marine Corps

Marine Corps refuses to disclose charges against lieutenant accused of racist social media posts

"Due to the public interest of a Marine officer allegedly involved with White Nationalist groups, a release of the investigation of 2nd Lt. Maher could result in a chilling effect that could interfere with further law enforcement steps or follow on proceedings."

All Marines can finally carry umbrellas as the Corps’ 200-year phobia of rain protection ends
Marine Corps

All Marines can finally carry umbrellas as the Corps’ 200-year phobia of rain protection ends

"Marines can carry an all-black, plan, standard or collapsible umbrella at their option during inclement weather with the service and dress uniforms."

Bowe Bergdahl is getting another chance to argue Trump’s comments screwed with his trial
Army

Bowe Bergdahl is getting another chance to argue Trump’s comments screwed with his trial

Pvt. Bowe Berghdal has been granted a review of his case to determine if tweets and comments made by President Donald Trump irrevocably tainted his original trial and therefore constitute grounds for his sentence to be dismissed

Esper won’t say how he advised Trump on the Gallagher, Golsteyn, and Lorance war crimes cases
News

Esper won’t say how he advised Trump on the Gallagher, Golsteyn, and Lorance war crimes cases

"I had a robust discussion with the president yesterday and I offered – as I do in all matters – the facts, the options, my advice, the recommendations and we'll see how things play out."

The Army is sending out another housing survey and y’all better freakin’ take it
Military Life

The Army is sending out another housing survey and y’all better freakin’ take it

""The Army will improve homes, communities, and customer service...through the candid feedback we receive from our soldiers and their families."

The lost lesson of Millennium Challenge 2002, the Pentagon’s embarrassing post-9/11 war game
Opinion

The lost lesson of Millennium Challenge 2002, the Pentagon’s embarrassing post-9/11 war game

Called Millennium Challenge 2002, the idea was simple, but it ended up a total disaster.