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You can now buy your very own abandoned nuclear missile complex for just $400,000
Tech & Tactics

You can now buy your very own abandoned nuclear missile complex for just $400,000

For 24 years, the complex was home to an armed Titan II ICBM, the largest land missile ever held by the U.S.

Top Democrat wants the Army to assess whether TikTok poses ‘national security risks’
News

Top Democrat wants the Army to assess whether TikTok poses ‘national security risks’

How are recruiters supposed to connect with the kids?

Corps to investigate Marine for allegedly making racist comments on neo-Nazi forums
News

Corps to investigate Marine for allegedly making racist comments on neo-Nazi forums

"We intend to fully investigate this allegation," 1st Lt. Joe Wright said. "If substantiated, the subject Marine will be held fully accountable."

Here’s a photo of a police officer pulling over a tank
Culture

Here’s a photo of a police officer pulling over a tank

"Sir, do you know why I pulled you over?"

Military records show alleged perpetrator in Milwaukee acid attack was in fact a Marine vet
News

Military records show alleged perpetrator in Milwaukee acid attack was in fact a Marine vet

The Marine Corps veteran suspected in last weekend's acid attack on a Hispanic man in Milwaukee was in fact a Marine, according to records and despite the Corps' insistence that they lacked information matching the perpetrator

Army intelligence soldiers were forced to download an app that could access all their personal information
News

Army intelligence soldiers were forced to download an app that could access all their personal information

"This is serious operational security not being considered."

A soldier was killed in a vehicle rollover accident in South Korea
News

A soldier was killed in a vehicle rollover accident in South Korea

Our thoughts are with this soldier's loved ones.

How a veteran and military spouse helps Lowe’s prove its military-friendly label
Military Life

How a veteran and military spouse helps Lowe’s prove its military-friendly label

As a military-friendly employer, Lowe's has prioritized hiring military members, veterans, and military spouses while finding value in what they bring to the table. As Jennifer Nagy puts it, Lowe's is working hard to prove it deserves this title

5 hacks for raising your credit score
Military Life

5 hacks for raising your credit score

Democratic contender Bernie Sanders vows to rebuild the VA and improve healthcare services for veterans
Military Life

Democratic contender Bernie Sanders vows to rebuild the VA and improve healthcare services for veterans

Democratic presidential contender Bernie Sanders promised on Monday to boost healthcare services for military veterans if he is elected, putting a priority on upgrading facilities and hiring more doctors and nurses for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

2 veterans serving in Congress want the Global War on Terrorism memorial built on the National Mall
Military Life

2 veterans serving in Congress want the Global War on Terrorism memorial built on the National Mall

"Without action, generations of warriors may never see their service, or the service their fallen brothers and sisters memorialized in our nation's capital."

More than 280 Iraqis killed since protests began across the country
News

More than 280 Iraqis killed since protests began across the country

Security forces have used live ammunition, tear gas and stun grenades against mostly young, unarmed protesters, killing more than 280 people, according to a Reuters tally based on medical and police sources.

Up to 600 US troops could remain in Syria, Milley says
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Up to 600 US troops could remain in Syria, Milley says

"There will be less than 1,000 [troops]; for sure, and probably in the 500-ish frame – maybe 600 – but it's in that area," Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said on Sunday.

Special tactics airman who fell from a C-130 was dedicated to ‘God, our freedoms, peace, and his family’
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Special tactics airman who fell from a C-130 was dedicated to ‘God, our freedoms, peace, and his family’

Staff Sgt. Cole Condiff, 29, was a special tactics combat controller assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing.

It’s the birthday of the Marine Corps — and its first Post-9/11 Medal of Honor recipient
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It’s the birthday of the Marine Corps — and its first Post-9/11 Medal of Honor recipient

On April 14, 2004, Marine Cpl. Jason Dunham saved the lives of his fellow Marines when he jumped on an enemy grenade.

Here are some outstanding veterans you should know about this Veterans Day
Military Life

Here are some outstanding veterans you should know about this Veterans Day

In the spirit of Veterans Day, I am focusing on some exceptional people who have worn the uniform.

Coast Guard suspends search for special tactics airman who fell from C-130
News

Coast Guard suspends search for special tactics airman who fell from C-130

The Coast Guard has suspended its search for the Hurlburt Field airman who from from an C-130 Hercules transport aircraft during a training exercise over the Gulf of Mexico

The Army’s new marketing spot is basically ‘Avengers Assemble!’ for Gen Z
News

The Army’s new marketing spot is basically ‘Avengers Assemble!’ for Gen Z

The Army's first commercial for its new 'What's Your Warrior' marketing campaign is here, and it's basically the equivalent of 'Avengers Assemble!' for the next great generation of soldiers

This is what happens when you strap a head-tracking rifle turret to a jet pack
Tech & Tactics

This is what happens when you strap a head-tracking rifle turret to a jet pack

Royal Marine reservist turned inventor Richard Browning's jet-powered Daedalus Mark 1 exoskeleton has earned him a reputation as a "real-life Iron Man," but the latest addition to his flying suit is a bit more akin to Col. James Rhodes' War Machine armor

Want to support veterans? 4 tips for finding charities that don’t suck
Military Life

Want to support veterans? 4 tips for finding charities that don’t suck

Many Americans donate to charities that help military veterans as a way to honor them for their service to the country. It can, however, be daunting to choose from the more than 8,000 such groups operating nationwide