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The unbelievable story of a Texas businessman who launched a freelance commando raid in Iran
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The unbelievable story of a Texas businessman who launched a freelance commando raid in Iran

In 1979 after two of his employees working in Iran were arrested, Ross Perot brought together a team to get to Tehran and rescue them

Trump expected to intervene in Golsteyn, Lorance, and Gallagher war crimes cases by Veterans Day
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Trump expected to intervene in Golsteyn, Lorance, and Gallagher war crimes cases by Veterans Day

"The president … has a lot of latitude under the Uniform Code of Military Justice to dismiss a case or change a sentence," said Fox News contributor Pete Hegseth. "From what I understand that is likely what will happen here shortly"

SOCOM wants ‘true color’ night vision to make operators deadlier in the dark
Tech & Tactics

SOCOM wants ‘true color’ night vision to make operators deadlier in the dark

"We own the night" has remained the battle cry of American night vision dominance for decades. Now, U.S. Special Operations Command wants to take the U.S. military's capabilities to the next level

The Netherlands accidentally welcomed its first operational F-35 with a foam bath
Tech & Tactics

The Netherlands accidentally welcomed its first operational F-35 with a foam bath

Nothing makes a celebration like bubbles — sort of

Russia reportedly delayed the medical evacuation of US defense attache from Moscow
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Russia reportedly delayed the medical evacuation of US defense attache from Moscow

The New York Times reports that U.S. officials believe Russia intentionally delayed a medical flight to evacuate an ill U.S. military attache earlier this year

The Navy reportedly asked Carnival Cruise Line for help with its ongoing aircraft carrier maintenance issues
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The Navy reportedly asked Carnival Cruise Line for help with its ongoing aircraft carrier maintenance issues

Navy officials reportedly enlisted the help of executives with the Florida-based Carnival Cruise Line to find solutions for its ongoing maintenance and readiness issues that have stranded a majority fo the service's aircraft carriers in non-deployable status

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

4 military money saving hacks

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

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
Tech & Tactics

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

More of this, please.

Iraqis take to the streets for the biggest day of protests since Saddam Hussein’s rule
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Iraqis take to the streets for the biggest day of protests since Saddam Hussein’s rule

Thousands of Iraqis thronged central Baghdad on Friday demanding the root-and-branch downfall of the political elite, in what was expected to become the biggest day of mass anti-government demonstrations since the fall of Saddam Hussein

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

CIA-backed Afghan security units are carrying out illegal killings, Human Rights Watch says
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CIA-backed Afghan security units are carrying out illegal killings, Human Rights Watch says

The CIA-backed paramilitary forces are notorious in Afghanistan, often drawing complaints from villagers and district authorities for their brutal raids

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

An Illinois city is mulling building tiny houses for homeless veterans
Military Life

An Illinois city is mulling building tiny houses for homeless veterans

The fully-furnished houses are 14x30 feet and cost about $34,000, which is funded through donations, volunteer work and fundraising efforts

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

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