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Green Beret dies in Afghanistan of non-combat related injuries
Army

Green Beret dies in Afghanistan of non-combat related injuries

"The 10th Special Forces Group has paid a heavy toll in recent days. While we mourn, we will support Sgt. 1st Class Robbins' Family and honor his service."

Help us finally solve the mystery of the Pentagon’s purple water fountain
Analysis

Help us finally solve the mystery of the Pentagon’s purple water fountain

What is the terrifying truth behind this Pentagon mystery?

Spring reminds most people of rebirth. It reminds me of death
Opinion

Spring reminds most people of rebirth. It reminds me of death

‘Glory’ and the first black soldiers to fight in the Union Army are returning to theaters after 30 years
Entertainment

‘Glory’ and the first black soldiers to fight in the Union Army are returning to theaters after 30 years

The bravery of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment cemented a legacy that endures to this day, and serves as a reminder that courage knows no color

This Army sergeant just nailed the first-ever perfect score in a service rifle shooting competition
Army

This Army sergeant just nailed the first-ever perfect score in a service rifle shooting competition

Army Sgt. Benjamin Cleland is officially one of the most badass shooters in America

‘Midway’ may be the WWII Navy flick that will help us forget how bad 2001’s ‘Pearl Harbor’ was
Entertainment

‘Midway’ may be the WWII Navy flick that will help us forget how bad 2001’s ‘Pearl Harbor’ was

With the recently released trailer for "Midway" we might finally get a new World War II Navy movie that doesn't totally suck. But, that's still a very low bar.

Pentagon identifies Green Beret and explosive ordnance disposal specialist killed in Afghanistan
Army

Pentagon identifies Green Beret and explosive ordnance disposal specialist killed in Afghanistan

Navy SEAL witness contradicts testimony from snipers who said Eddie Gallagher shot civilian
Navy

Navy SEAL witness contradicts testimony from snipers who said Eddie Gallagher shot civilian

A Navy SEAL sniper on Wednesday contradicted earlier testimony of fellow SEALs who claimed he had fired warning shots to scare away civilian non-combatants before Chief Eddie Gallagher shot them during their 2017 deployment to Mosul and said he would not want to deploy again with one of the prosecution's star witnesses.

US troops are using dating apps more and condoms less as sexually transmitted infections surge within the ranks
Relationships

US troops are using dating apps more and condoms less as sexually transmitted infections surge within the ranks

"There appears to be an increase in high-risk behaviors among service members; that is, having sex without a condom or having more than one sexual partner."

Dozens of service members showed up for the funeral of a 5-year-old who dreamed of being an ‘Army Man’
Army

Dozens of service members showed up for the funeral of a 5-year-old who dreamed of being an ‘Army Man’

"Until Valhalla little Warrior."

The knife that saved the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient
Army

The knife that saved the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient

Army Staff Sgt. David Bellavia says he likely wouldn't have made it out of the Second Battle of Fallujah alive had it not been for his knife

Remains of 3 Marines killed in KC-130 crash off Japanese coast identified
Marine Corps

Remains of 3 Marines killed in KC-130 crash off Japanese coast identified

Five Marines aboard a KC-130J Hercules and one Marine on an F/A-18 Hornet were killed when both planes went down about 200 miles off the Japanese coast

Prosecution rests in trial of Navy SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher
Navy

Prosecution rests in trial of Navy SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO — The prosecution rested its case against Navy SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher on Tuesday after a week of testimony from members of SEAL Team 7 platoon, medical and forensic experts, and NCIS agents.

Former Green Beret to plead not guilty to murdering suspected Taliban bomb-maker in 2010
Army

Former Green Beret to plead not guilty to murdering suspected Taliban bomb-maker in 2010

Golsteyn has repeatedly admitted to killing an Afghan identified as "Rasoul" on Feb. 22, 2010 near Marjah. He claims the killing was legal.

‘This country is worthy of any sacrifice’ — David Bellavia receives the Medal of Honor
Military Awards

‘This country is worthy of any sacrifice’ — David Bellavia receives the Medal of Honor

""We have a volunteer force that does it every single day ... We are not kicking down doors because we want to make sure we get paid on the 1st and the 15th. We do that because we love our country, we love our Army, and we love each other"

The Navy’s electromagnetic railgun is undergoing ‘shakedown’ tests at the White Sands Missile Range
Navy

The Navy’s electromagnetic railgun is undergoing ‘shakedown’ tests at the White Sands Missile Range

The Navy's electromagnetic railgun is undergoing what officials described as "essentially a shakedown" of critical systems before finally installing a tactical demonstrator aboard a surface warship, the latest sign that the once-beleaguered supergun may actually end up seeing combat

Rep. Duncan Hunter accused of using campaign money to finance affairs with 5 women
United States

Rep. Duncan Hunter accused of using campaign money to finance affairs with 5 women

In a recent court filing, federal prosecutors accused Hunter of using campaign money to pay for a variety of expenses involved with his affairs, ranging from a $1,008 hotel bill to $7 for a Sam Adams beer

An Air Force veteran accused of being a mercenary was just freed from detention in Libya
Air Force

An Air Force veteran accused of being a mercenary was just freed from detention in Libya

A U.S. Air Force veteran held captive for six weeks by the Libyan military amid allegations that he was a hired mercenary was freed by the U.S. government on Tuesday, the Washington Post first reported

Video from Eddie Gallagher trial shows Navy SEALs smoking and joking near alleged victim’s body
Navy

Video from Eddie Gallagher trial shows Navy SEALs smoking and joking near alleged victim’s body

Shortly after Navy SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher allegedly murdered a wounded ISIS prisoner, half a dozen of his SEAL teammates watched as one SEAL flew a drone around their compound and hovered it just inches over the dead man's body.

‘It just happened’ — the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient recalls his harrowing fight against 5 insurgents
Iraq War

‘It just happened’ — the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient recalls his harrowing fight against 5 insurgents

The battle itself was an assault on his senses: The stench from the water, the darkness inside the home, and the sounds of footsteps that seemed to envelope him.