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The 9 biggest takeaways from Lt. Col. Vindman’s testimony in the Trump impeachment inquiry
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The 9 biggest takeaways from Lt. Col. Vindman’s testimony in the Trump impeachment inquiry

Vindman said Trump "was calling for something, calling for an investigation that didn't exist into the Bidens and Burisma."

Most veterans believe the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan weren’t worth fighting
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Most veterans believe the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan weren’t worth fighting

The majority of U.S. military veterans say America's most recent wars were not worth fighting, according to the results of a recent Pew Research Center survey published ahead of Veterans Day

We salute Donald Trump Jr. for making a visit to Arlington Cemetery all about his family’s ‘sacrifices’
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We salute Donald Trump Jr. for making a visit to Arlington Cemetery all about his family’s ‘sacrifices’

Veterans Day is usually a time to honor and reflect upon the sacrifices of the U.S. service members took on in the line of duty — and, most importantly, that means those of true American patriot Donald Trump Jr.

The Air Force’s upgraded AC-130 gunship is working overtime in Afghanistan
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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
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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
Military Life

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
Military Life

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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
Culture

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
Military Life

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.

All the best cities for veterans are in the South, according to new study
Military Life

All the best cities for veterans are in the South, according to new study

Come for the sunshine, stay for the veteran-friendliness and military skill-related jobs

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

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
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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
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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"

2 ex-Twitter employees accused of spying for Saudi Arabia
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2 ex-Twitter employees accused of spying for Saudi Arabia

Two former employees of Twitter and a third man from Saudi Arabia face U.S. charges of spying for the kingdom.

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