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New York Times op-ed lauding the Soviet space program is Bolshevik B.S.
Russia

New York Times op-ed lauding the Soviet space program is Bolshevik B.S.

Sophie Pinkham's op-ed comes at a bad time for journalists in the US. The fact that readers may believe she is a staff writer for the New York Times will give ammunition to elected officials who want to deport journalists to Soviet-style labor camps.

Video shows masked Iranian commandos rappelling onto British tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Europe

Video shows masked Iranian commandos rappelling onto British tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Video footage aired on Iranian state television on Saturday shows masked commandos rappelling from a helicopter onto a British tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

Pentagon identifies soldier who died in Kuwait
Army

Pentagon identifies soldier who died in Kuwait

A soldier who died in Camp Buehring, Kuwait, from a non-combat related incident on July 18 was identified by the Pentagon as Sgt. William Friese, a West Virginia Army National Guard soldier.

Alleged American ISIS sniper brought home by the Defense Department to face federal charges
United States

Alleged American ISIS sniper brought home by the Defense Department to face federal charges

A U.S. official confirmed to Task & Purpose that the Defense Department had transported Asainov from Syria to the United States.

This semi-autonomous pack mule may be on its way to Afghanistan
Afghanistan

This semi-autonomous pack mule may be on its way to Afghanistan

But I bet a real mule would require less maintenance.

Army recruiters signed off on hundreds of recruits who hadn’t passed a required fitness test
Army

Army recruiters signed off on hundreds of recruits who hadn’t passed a required fitness test

Recruiters were under pressure to meet recruiting goals for 2017.

We ran the military chain of command through FaceApp and the results were hilarious
Entertainment

We ran the military chain of command through FaceApp and the results were hilarious

What would happen to your military chain of command board if everyone from the President to the Defense Secretary got the same treatment? Well, you're in luck my friend, because we decided to find out.

Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal endorses Marine veteran Seth Moulton for president
Marine Corps

Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal endorses Marine veteran Seth Moulton for president

"He's been a combat leader. I've been able to watch him up close in his values. I think he's the right person for the future," retired Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal said of his endorsement of Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton.

USS Boxer shoots down Iranian drone as the US and Iran edge closer to conflict
Navy

USS Boxer shoots down Iranian drone as the US and Iran edge closer to conflict

"This is the latest of many provocative and hostile actions by Iran against vessels operating in international waters," President Donald Trump said on Thursday

Army Futures Command is already testing some of its next-generation tech downrange
News

Army Futures Command is already testing some of its next-generation tech downrange

When it comes to A.I. on the battlefield, "it's not a question of if, it's just a question of when."

The official trailer for Top Gun 2 is finally here
Entertainment

The official trailer for Top Gun 2 is finally here

Buckle up, Maverick.

With the ‘Tally Bill’, vets could hold the VA accountable when medical malpractice occurs at the hands of a contractor
United States

With the ‘Tally Bill’, vets could hold the VA accountable when medical malpractice occurs at the hands of a contractor

The recently introduced "Tally Bill" could allow veterans to hold the Department of Veterans Affairs responsible when medical malpractice occurs at the hands of a contractor.

Investigation finds ex-Pentagon spokeswoman wrongfully directed staffers to pick up her dry cleaning and lunch
United States

Investigation finds ex-Pentagon spokeswoman wrongfully directed staffers to pick up her dry cleaning and lunch

Released on Thursday, the IG report substantiated allegations that Dana White had misused her subordinates for personal services throughout her tenure as assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs.

Vice Adm. Michael Gilday nominated to lead the Navy
Navy

Vice Adm. Michael Gilday nominated to lead the Navy

A 1985 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Gilday is a surface warfare officer who saw combat during the Persian Gulf War.

Kalashnikov’s new anti-drone rifle is … well, just look at it
Guns

Kalashnikov’s new anti-drone rifle is … well, just look at it

Just two years after Russian defense contractor Zala Aero first unveiled REX-1 anti-drone system back in 2017, the Kalashnikov Concern subsidiary is back with an girthy update to its slick electronic rifle

One year in, Army Futures Command is fully up and running. Here’s some of the new tech it’s been working on
Army

One year in, Army Futures Command is fully up and running. Here’s some of the new tech it’s been working on

Army Futures Command will reach fully operational status just before the newest gem of the Army's modernization plan sees its first birthday on August 24th, officials announced on Tuesday

Marine Corps tells Rep. Duncan Hunter he can’t use trademarked Corps material for his campaign
Marine Corps

Marine Corps tells Rep. Duncan Hunter he can’t use trademarked Corps material for his campaign

"The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor and No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy phrase are trademarks of the Marine Corps protected by Federal law. In accordance with 10 U.S. Code § 7881, the seal and emblem should not be used in conjunction with any political activities."

Army rejects Bowe Bergdahl’s appeal accusing Trump of unlawful command influence
Army

Army rejects Bowe Bergdahl’s appeal accusing Trump of unlawful command influence

An Army appeals court has rejected Bowe Bergdahl's claim that President Trump's public description of him as "a no-good traitor who should have been executed" and other comments on the disgraced soldier's case constituted unlawful command influence (UCI)

Mark Esper wasn’t asked a single question about Afghanistan, where 12 US troops have died this year
News

Mark Esper wasn’t asked a single question about Afghanistan, where 12 US troops have died this year

None of the senators at Mark Esper's confirmation hearing asked him to explain how the war in Afghanistan is going.

The Corps has lost more than 25,000 Marines to misconduct over the past decade
Marine Corps

The Corps has lost more than 25,000 Marines to misconduct over the past decade

The Marine Corps has lost more than 25,000 Marines to misconduct over the past decade, according to Commandant Gen. David Berger.