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Army

A soldier was killed in a vehicle rollover accident in South Korea

Our thoughts are with this soldier's loved ones.

Career

How a veteran and military spouse helps Lowe’s prove its military-friendly label

As a military-friendly employer, Lowe's has prioritized hiring military members, veterans, and military spouses while finding value in what they bring to the table. As Jennifer Nagy puts it, Lowe's is working hard to prove it deserves this title

Culture

5 hacks for raising your credit score

United States

2 veterans serving in Congress want the Global War on Terrorism memorial built on the National Mall

"Without action, generations of warriors may never see their service, or the service their fallen brothers and sisters memorialized in our nation's capital."

News

Up to 600 US troops could remain in Syria, Milley says

"There will be less than 1,000 [troops]; for sure, and probably in the 500-ish frame – maybe 600 – but it's in that area," Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said on Sunday.

Air Force

Special tactics airman who fell from a C-130 was dedicated to ‘God, our freedoms, peace, and his family’

Staff Sgt. Cole Condiff, 29, was a special tactics combat controller assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing.

Marine Corps

It’s the birthday of the Marine Corps — and its first Post-9/11 Medal of Honor recipient

On April 14, 2004, Marine Cpl. Jason Dunham saved the lives of his fellow Marines when he jumped on an enemy grenade.

The Pentagon Rundown

Here are some outstanding veterans you should know about this Veterans Day

In the spirit of Veterans Day, I am focusing on some exceptional people who have worn the uniform.

Coast Guard

Coast Guard suspends search for special tactics airman who fell from C-130

The Coast Guard has suspended its search for the Hurlburt Field airman who from from an C-130 Hercules transport aircraft during a training exercise over the Gulf of Mexico

Army

The Army’s new marketing spot is basically ‘Avengers Assemble!’ for Gen Z

The Army's first commercial for its new 'What's Your Warrior' marketing campaign is here, and it's basically the equivalent of 'Avengers Assemble!' for the next great generation of soldiers

Guns

This is what happens when you strap a head-tracking rifle turret to a jet pack

Royal Marine reservist turned inventor Richard Browning's jet-powered Daedalus Mark 1 exoskeleton has earned him a reputation as a "real-life Iron Man," but the latest addition to his flying suit is a bit more akin to Col. James Rhodes' War Machine armor

Army

The 9 biggest takeaways from Lt. Col. Vindman’s testimony in the Trump impeachment inquiry

Vindman said Trump "was calling for something, calling for an investigation that didn't exist into the Bidens and Burisma."

Afghanistan War

Most veterans believe the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan weren’t worth fighting

The majority of U.S. military veterans say America's most recent wars were not worth fighting, according to the results of a recent Pew Research Center survey published ahead of Veterans Day

United States

We salute Donald Trump Jr. for making a visit to Arlington Cemetery all about his family’s ‘sacrifices’

Veterans Day is usually a time to honor and reflect upon the sacrifices of the U.S. service members took on in the line of duty — and, most importantly, that means those of true American patriot Donald Trump Jr.

Air Force

The Air Force’s upgraded AC-130 gunship is working overtime in Afghanistan

It's been just over four months since the Air Force's AC-130J Ghostrider kicked off combat missions in the skies above Afghanistan, and the aircraft that the service once described as "the ultimate battle plane" and "a bomb truck with guns on it" is already bringing the pain on a daily basis

Army

The Army is thinking about giving SOF PSYOP soldiers a distinctive new beret

The Army is looking into a new uniform item for psychological operations soldiers in its special operations units, and it may or may not be a grey beret

United States

This Veterans Day video sends the message we all need right now

A new video from military and veterans apparel company Ranger Up sends exactly the message we need in time for Veterans Day.

Deals & Discounts

Here’s your all-points guide to 130+ Veterans Day free meals and restaurant deals

The real reason you signed up, right?

Culture

5 impressive care package fails

News

Political squabbling over the defense budget may screw you out of your hard-earned benefits

You probably didn't want them anyway ... right?