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With Shanahan’s departure, it’s the Army’s world — and we’re just living in it
Army

With Shanahan’s departure, it’s the Army’s world — and we’re just living in it

The offices of the Joint Chiefs and Secretary of Defense are about to be filled by the Army

Patrick Shanahan is out as acting defense secretary
United States

Patrick Shanahan is out as acting defense secretary

Yahoo News reported on Tuesday that Shanahan's FBI background check was holding up the process.

If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my AI-powered ‘Spice’ bombs
Mandatory Fun

If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my AI-powered ‘Spice’ bombs

Scary, Sport, Baby, and Ginger are back and ready to bomb unsuspecting targets back to the Stone Age

As the US sends 1,000 more troops to Middle East, the Pentagon is a rudderless ship caught in a storm
Middle East

As the US sends 1,000 more troops to Middle East, the Pentagon is a rudderless ship caught in a storm

Defense officials have been unable to directly link Iran to attacks on merchant ships in the Gulf of Oman.

One soldier killed, another injured in Humvee roll-over accident in Alaska
Army

One soldier killed, another injured in Humvee roll-over accident in Alaska

"His reserved and thoughtful demeanor, disciplined work ethic, and commitment to his fellow paratroopers endeared him to all fortunate enough to share time with him."

No jail time for special operations Marine convicted of assault for punching his former girlfriend
Marine Corps

No jail time for special operations Marine convicted of assault for punching his former girlfriend

"Since the civilian proceedings have concluded, MARSOC is now assessing command options for further adjudication of this case in the military justice system."

Man who opened fire outside a Dallas court building is a former Army infantryman
Army

Man who opened fire outside a Dallas court building is a former Army infantryman

He appears to have been with the 101st Airborne Division.

Investigation shows Lt. Col. in charge of Corps’ 1st Recon was fired for alleged ‘misconduct’ but has not been charged
Marine Corps

Investigation shows Lt. Col. in charge of Corps’ 1st Recon was fired for alleged ‘misconduct’ but has not been charged

The Marine lieutenant colonel removed from command of the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion in May was ousted over alleged "misconduct" but has not yet been charged with a crime, Task & Purpose has learned.

So, Superman is a Navy SEAL now
Navy

So, Superman is a Navy SEAL now

That's right, Superman is trading in his red cape, blue tights, and red silk underpants for a high and tight, a skivvy shirt and, well, he's still rocking silkies.

The curfew for troops in South Korea has been temporarily suspended – don’t do anything stupid
Air Force

The curfew for troops in South Korea has been temporarily suspended – don’t do anything stupid

The suspension will be evaluated after 90 days, and if troops have behaved it could become permanent.

A first look at the ‘CoD Modern Warfare’ reboot shows juggernaut and ghillie suits return to multiplayer
Entertainment

A first look at the ‘CoD Modern Warfare’ reboot shows juggernaut and ghillie suits return to multiplayer

Activision recently unveiled some new details on what's in store for multiplayer  in "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" — goddamn juggernaut and ghillie suits!

Hey Pete Buttigieg. I haven’t met you. This is crazy. Here’s my number. So call me maybe?
Analysis

Hey Pete Buttigieg. I haven’t met you. This is crazy. Here’s my number. So call me maybe?

Since Buttigieg is arguing that his military service would make him a better commander in chief than President Donald Trump, your friend and humble narrator is obliged to cover Mayor Pete nonetheless.

CENTCOM says Iran targeted US military drones twice this month
Iran

CENTCOM says Iran targeted US military drones twice this month

A U.S. military drone was shot down over Yemen on June 6, and just a week later, another MQ-9 Reaper was targeted over the Gulf of Oman.

US Cyber Command is reportedly going on offense against Russia’s power grid
News

US Cyber Command is reportedly going on offense against Russia’s power grid

U.S. Cyber Command is reportedly going on offense against Russia's power grid by placing "potentially crippling malware" in its systems, The New York Times reported Saturday.

The Navy has replaced its alleged day-drinking admiral at its War College with its first female admiral
Navy

The Navy has replaced its alleged day-drinking admiral at its War College with its first female admiral

The Navy has named a female president of the U.S. Naval War College for the first time in its history just days after ousting her predecessor amid allegations of excess spending and inappropriate behavior

Army to begin awarding new Expert Soldier Badge later this year
Army

Army to begin awarding new Expert Soldier Badge later this year

"This is not a badge to award so that the entire Army now has an 'expert' badge to wear," TRADOC Command Sgt. Maj. Guden said.

I graded the Army Staff College and its leadership. Now a graduating officer grades my advice
Army

I graded the Army Staff College and its leadership. Now a graduating officer grades my advice

I started a heated discussion last year about the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) when, after spending a year at the school being graded and evaluated, I decided to grade and evaluate the school myself.

Bill-burning, backstabbing, and backroom deals: Inside the American Legion in its 100th year
Veterans

Bill-burning, backstabbing, and backroom deals: Inside the American Legion in its 100th year

"We used to be a leader," a current Legion staffer said. "Now we ride coattails."

After almost 70 years, a Korean War POW’s remains are coming home
United States

After almost 70 years, a Korean War POW’s remains are coming home

Welcome home, Sgt.

Consider this a reminder that the Army’s search for a new scout helo was definitely inspired by ‘Avatar’
Army

Consider this a reminder that the Army’s search for a new scout helo was definitely inspired by ‘Avatar’

The Army is currently on track to officially select a brand new armed scout helicopter by some time in 2020, and with several future vertical life prototypes flexing their muscles in a bid for the freakishly lucrative contract, the service's chief advocacy group decided to remind the world where the inspiration for its new copter really came from