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Soldier killed in Black Hawk accident at Fort Polk
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Soldier killed in Black Hawk accident at Fort Polk

The name of the deceased soldier is being withheld until next of kin are notified.

A soldier asked Reddit what kind of ammo this is. The responses were alarmingly consistent
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A soldier asked Reddit what kind of ammo this is. The responses were alarmingly consistent

The U.S. Army is one of the mightiest fighting forces in the history of mankind. It's also populated, at least in the enlisted ranks, by a bunch of 20-somethings who hold both millions in high-tech equipment and power over life and death in their hands

This A-10 with a P-51 Mustang paint job makes us want to BRRRT like it’s 1945
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This A-10 with a P-51 Mustang paint job makes us want to BRRRT like it’s 1945

Just when you thought the A-10 couldn't get any more badass.

Soldier charged in summer vehicle rollover that killed West Point cadet and injured 21 others
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Soldier charged in summer vehicle rollover that killed West Point cadet and injured 21 others

One soldier has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, negligent homicide, and more in relation to a vehicle rollover that killed one West Point cadet and injured 21 other people

Investigation launched into death of Marine shot in the head while on duty as an armed sentry
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Investigation launched into death of Marine shot in the head while on duty as an armed sentry

"We don't comment or confirm details to ongoing investigations so that's all we can say at this point," said NCIS spokesman Jeff Houston. "There have been no arrests or charges filed so far."

To save space, the Army is making burial at Arlington Cemetery more restrictive
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To save space, the Army is making burial at Arlington Cemetery more restrictive

"The hard reality is we are running out of space."

‘Chicago is my home’ — Army vet deported to Mexico returns to the US to fight for citizenship
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‘Chicago is my home’ — Army vet deported to Mexico returns to the US to fight for citizenship

Army veteran Miguel Perez Jr. was allowed temporary travel to the U.S. for an immigration hearing, to decide if he can obtain citizenship after being deported in 2018 over nonviolent drug charges

Read the declassified White House call record between Trump and Ukraine’s president
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Read the declassified White House call record between Trump and Ukraine’s president

This call and other events prompted a whistleblower complaint of "urgent concern" to be filed with the intelligence community inspector general in August.

Fired SEAL Team 7 leaders file IG complaint accusing top SEAL admiral of ‘abuse of power’
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Fired SEAL Team 7 leaders file IG complaint accusing top SEAL admiral of ‘abuse of power’

Attorney Jeremiah Sullivan claims that Naval Special Warfare Command's senior leaders knew that SEALs were drinking alcohol while deployed, despite General Order No. 1.

House launches impeachment inquiry of Trump
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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‘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
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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
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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
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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​
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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
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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