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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

The Army, Navy, and Air Force are banning all vaping products from the exchange
Air Force

The Army, Navy, and Air Force are banning all vaping products from the exchange

So far, only the Marines have yet to make a decision on whether or not they'll ban the sale of e-crayons, err, we mean e-cigarettes and vaping accessories on base.

‘I wanted her dead’ — Ex-Army medic pleads guilty to love triangle murder of his wife
Army

‘I wanted her dead’ — Ex-Army medic pleads guilty to love triangle murder of his wife

He is expected to receive 24-30 years in prison.

3 sailors assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush died by suicide last week
Navy

3 sailors assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush died by suicide last week

Three sailors assigned to the USS George H. W. Bush died by suicide in the last week the Navy confirmed today.

An off-duty soldier went on a joyride straight through Fort Wainwright’s welcome sign
Army

An off-duty soldier went on a joyride straight through Fort Wainwright’s welcome sign

"Alcohol appears to be a factor."

Trump says he’ll likely send more US troops to Poland
News

Trump says he’ll likely send more US troops to Poland

About 4,500 U.S. troops are currently on a regular rotation to the country, according to Military Times.

This Iraqi translator risked his life for US troops. Now, he’s one of them​
News

This Iraqi translator risked his life for US troops. Now, he’s one of them​

3 US troops wounded in yet another insider attack in Afghanistan
Afghanistan

3 US troops wounded in yet another insider attack in Afghanistan

Three U.S. service members received non-life-threatening injuries after being fired on Monday by an Afghan police officer, a U.S. official confirmed

Sig Sauer honors decorated Vietnam-era Marine POW with commemorative 1911 pistol
Marine Corps

Sig Sauer honors decorated Vietnam-era Marine POW with commemorative 1911 pistol

Marine Maj. Jose J. Anzaldua Jr. spent more than three years as a prisoner of war during the height of the Vietnam War. Now, more than 45 years after his release, Sig Sauer is paying tribute to his service with a special gift

Marine F/A-18 Hornet squadron’s top leaders fired for lapses leading up to deadly 2018 crash
Marine Corps

Marine F/A-18 Hornet squadron’s top leaders fired for lapses leading up to deadly 2018 crash

The investigation cited inadequate oversight of training and operation by squadron leaders, an unprofessional command climate within the squadron, and the Hornet pilot's lack of proficiency at flying mid-air refueling missions at night

Ex-soldier sentenced to prison for stealing firearms from Fort Bliss
Army

Ex-soldier sentenced to prison for stealing firearms from Fort Bliss

Christopher Darnell Harris, 25, pled guilty in April to two counts of possession of stolen firearms, one count of theft, one count of unlawful carrying of firearms, and one count of possession of marijuana, according to a Department of Justice release

These CIA officers were the first US boots on the ground in Afghanistan after 9/11 — and one was ‘Marine Todd’
Marine Corps

These CIA officers were the first US boots on the ground in Afghanistan after 9/11 — and one was ‘Marine Todd’

Before the 5th Special Forces Group's Operational Detachment Alpha 595, before 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment's MH-47E Chinooks, and before the Air Force combat controllers, there were a handful of CIA officers and a buttload of cash

This elegant system converts the Army’s new sidearm into a beastly personal defense weapon
Army

This elegant system converts the Army’s new sidearm into a beastly personal defense weapon

Shoots like a carbine, holsters like a pistol

Marine veteran Austin Tice has been held in Syria for 7 years. It’s time to bring him home
Marine Corps

Marine veteran Austin Tice has been held in Syria for 7 years. It’s time to bring him home

"He's been gone for seven years now and it's past time for him to be home. Congress can help accomplish that mission."

DoD deletes tweet that joked about blowing up millennials trying to storm Area 51
Entertainment

DoD deletes tweet that joked about blowing up millennials trying to storm Area 51

If we cannot laugh at wiping out our nation's youth, what can we laugh at?

Desert Shield Part II: Pentagon sending US troops to Saudi Arabia
Middle East

Desert Shield Part II: Pentagon sending US troops to Saudi Arabia

When Saudi Arabia calls for help, it's time to break out those yellow ribbons again.

13 Marines at Camp Pendleton charged with crimes related to smuggling of undocumented immigrants from Mexico
News

13 Marines at Camp Pendleton charged with crimes related to smuggling of undocumented immigrants from Mexico

Thirteen Marines have been formally charged for their alleged roles in a human smuggling ring, according to a press release from 1st Marine Division released on Friday.