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US troops wiped out a contingent of Afghan security forces with an airstrike for the second time in a month
Afghanistan

US troops wiped out a contingent of Afghan security forces with an airstrike for the second time in a month

A contingent U.S. and Afghan troops came under fire from another group of Afghan security forces before calling in air support in self-defense, a U.S. military spokesman announced on Wednesday

Enlisted Army soldiers can now earn college credit for formal training
Army

Enlisted Army soldiers can now earn college credit for formal training

"Taking college classes at night to earn a degree is one thing, but being able to earn the degree while taking an NCO PME course is something quite different."

The Marine Corps is looking for yet another lightweight helmet for grunts
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps is looking for yet another lightweight helmet for grunts

In a June 4 request for information, Marine Corps Systems Command detailed its vision for a lightweight system and designed to "provide an integrated head protection platform for infantry and infantry-like Marines"

Death of three-star Navy admiral who led 5th Fleet ruled a suicide
Navy

Death of three-star Navy admiral who led 5th Fleet ruled a suicide

"Along with the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Combined Maritime Forces team, I mourn the loss of an incredible Navy leader, and I miss the camaraderie and wise counsel of my friend."

Reince Priebus’s Navy service is going to be awkward for everyone involved
Navy

Reince Priebus’s Navy service is going to be awkward for everyone involved

"The military owes it to itself to find outlets for exceptional individuals to contribute. Priebus owes it to the country to be honest with himself and find a more productive outlet to serve"

OK, what idiot thought this was a good idea?
News

OK, what idiot thought this was a good idea?

The number of U.S. service members who reported being sexually assaulted hit a four-year high in 2018, and at least one base Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program is fighting back with a cartoon skunk

US to house up to 1,400 unaccompanied migrant children at Fort Sill
News

US to house up to 1,400 unaccompanied migrant children at Fort Sill

The Trump administration plans on housing around 1,400 unaccompanied migrant children detained at the U.S.-Mexico border at Fort Sill in Oklahoma, officials announced on Tuesday

Marine Captain
Marine Corps

This Marine captain figured out exactly how many pounds equal pain in combat

Marine Raider convicted of misdemeanor assault for punching his girlfriend several times
Marine Corps

Marine Raider convicted of misdemeanor assault for punching his girlfriend several times

Evans' punishment could range from probation to time in jail.

The Army is returning more remains of Native American children to their families a century after they died at ‘assimilation school’
Army

The Army is returning more remains of Native American children to their families a century after they died at ‘assimilation school’

The remains of six Native American children who were buried over 100 years ago are being returned to their families as the Army continues its disinterment project at the Carlisle Barracks Post Cemetery

Michael Grinston selected as next Sergeant Major of the Army
Army

Michael Grinston selected as next Sergeant Major of the Army

"He is a world class leader who stands out among our exceptional Noncommissioned Officer Corps," Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said.

Watch the Air Force’s F-35 Demo Team commander break down each of his insane aerial acrobatics
Air Force

Watch the Air Force’s F-35 Demo Team commander break down each of his insane aerial acrobatics

Capt. Andy "Dojo" Olson may have one of the best jobs in the Air Force

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