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It’s not bias to ask if Trump and the Pentagon know what they are doing
United States

It’s not bias to ask if Trump and the Pentagon know what they are doing

For the past 14 years, I've had the honor to tell the stories of U.S. service members who are taking the fight to the enemy. But telling the U.S. military's story has become harder since the Pentagon and combatant commands began treating basic information as if it were nuclear missile launch codes.

Rudy Boesch, legendary Navy SEAL and fan favorite of first ‘Survivor’, dies at 91
Entertainment

Rudy Boesch, legendary Navy SEAL and fan favorite of first ‘Survivor’, dies at 91

Rudy Boesch, the retired Navy SEAL who was one of the first contestants to appear on the reality television show Survivor, has died at 91.

US Navy officer and others charged with trying to smuggle military-style boats and engines to China
Navy

US Navy officer and others charged with trying to smuggle military-style boats and engines to China

An active duty U.S. Navy officer, his wife, and two Chinese nationals have been arrested and charged with attempting to smuggle military style boats and outboard motors to China

4 military money saving hacks
Benefits & Pay

4 military money saving hacks

We salute Ricochet, the badass therapy dog that surfs with wounded veterans
Veterans

We salute Ricochet, the badass therapy dog that surfs with wounded veterans

While the news may be abuzz with stories about Conan, the hero dog on the Delta Force raid that killed Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, there's another canine who's been quietly serving behind the scenes: Ricochet.

The legendary Carl Gustaf just took a major step towards a lethal new upgrade
Guns

The legendary Carl Gustaf just took a major step towards a lethal new upgrade

The 84mm Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle has remained among the most beloved weapons in infantry anti-tank arsenals for decades. Now, after years of tweaking, everyone's favorite boomstick is picking up a serious update: laser-guided precision munitions

Meet the 1-star general using Twitter to hear what you actually think about the Army
Army

Meet the 1-star general using Twitter to hear what you actually think about the Army

More of this, please.

Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher’s family is asking Trump for a presidential pardon
Navy

Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher’s family is asking Trump for a presidential pardon

Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher plans on asking President Donald Trump for a presidential pardon, his family announced on Thursday

The ISIS defector who gave up Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi will reportedly get a piece of the $25 million bounty
Middle East

The ISIS defector who gave up Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi will reportedly get a piece of the $25 million bounty

The ISIS defector who helped the U.S. zero in on Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi will be getting a piece of the $25 million reward that was placed on the terror leader's head.

America’s newest aircraft carrier only has 4 of its 11 elevators working, but at least it can do these high-speed turns
Navy

America’s newest aircraft carrier only has 4 of its 11 elevators working, but at least it can do these high-speed turns

The Navy's beleaguered USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier may not have working weapons elevators, but it's certainly got some moves

The heroic military working dog from the al-Baghdadi raid is a ‘four year veteran’ with 50 missions under her collar
Veterans

The heroic military working dog from the al-Baghdadi raid is a ‘four year veteran’ with 50 missions under her collar

The U.S. special operations canine from the Delta Force raid that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is one salty war dog

U.S. Marines with Marine Forces Special Operations Command conduct a raid during realistic urban training (RUT) in Lynchburg, Virginia, Mar. 19, 2025. RUT, an exercise hosted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG), is comprised of different training scenarios that enable the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit to train as a cohesive Marine Air-Ground Task Force. EOTG trains II Marine Expeditionary Force units in preparation for upcoming deployments in support of geographic combatant commands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)
Middle East

CENTCOM commander sheds new light on how US troops successfully launched the al-Baghdadi raid

"He crawled into a hole with two small children and blew himself up while his people stayed on the ground. You can deduce what kind of person it is based on that activity."

Exclusive: These valor award citations show the remarkable heroism on display during the 2017 Niger ambush
Army

Exclusive: These valor award citations show the remarkable heroism on display during the 2017 Niger ambush

In addition to showing how the four fallen soldiers fought to the end, the award citations also describe other service members' bravery that has remained a secret – until now.

‘Your spirit keeps our flag waving high’ — President Trump presents Master Sgt. Matthew Williams with Medal of Honor
News

‘Your spirit keeps our flag waving high’ — President Trump presents Master Sgt. Matthew Williams with Medal of Honor

"On behalf of the entire nation, our great U.S.A., our incredibly United States of America, we are forever grateful for your life of service and your outstanding courage."

Army defends Lt. Col. Vindman days after his commander-in-chief called him a ‘Never Trumper’
Army

Army defends Lt. Col. Vindman days after his commander-in-chief called him a ‘Never Trumper’

"Lt. Col. Vindman is afforded all protections anyone would be provided in his circumstances"

SOCOM is giving one of its sniper rifles a 6.5mm facelift
Guns

SOCOM is giving one of its sniper rifles a 6.5mm facelift

U.S. Special Operations Command is looking for modify one its sniper systems to chamber the command's new 6.5mm intermediate precision round in a push to enhance operators' range and hit probability

C-130J Super Hercules damaged by nose gear collapse at Little Rock Air Force Base
Air Force

C-130J Super Hercules damaged by nose gear collapse at Little Rock Air Force Base

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 314th Airlift Wing at Little Rock Air Force Base was damaged when its nose gear collapsed while the plane was on the tarmac

USS Hornet Haunted
Entertainment

These military ghost stories will have you hiding under your Woobie

"I'm not a true believer in all of that stuff," said one former Navy SEAL. "But I saw what I saw."

Halloween costumes based on military stereotypes (that are kinda true)
Mandatory Fun

Halloween costumes based on military stereotypes (that are kinda true)

Meet "Sick Call Ranger," "Lost Lieutenant," and more!

It’s not stolen valor on Halloween
Mandatory Fun

It’s not stolen valor on Halloween

Halloween is most importantly a day for playing make-believe — the only day adults can escape their 9-to-5 jobs and pretend to be something they're not.