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Navy SEAL claims he, not Eddie Gallagher, executed ISIS prisoner in Iraq
Navy

Navy SEAL claims he, not Eddie Gallagher, executed ISIS prisoner in Iraq

A Navy SEAL combat medic called as a witness in the trial of Chief Eddie Gallagher claims that it was he, not Gallagher, who was responsible for the death of the ISIS prisoner in Iraq, dealing a massive blow to the U.S. government's case against Gallagher

Oh my God, the Marines have a laser now
Marine Corps

Oh my God, the Marines have a laser now

Brace yourselves: Marine grunts now have their hands on a drone-killing laser cannon

Iran just blasted one of the US military’s most advanced drones out of the sky
Iran

Iran just blasted one of the US military’s most advanced drones out of the sky

"This was an unprovoked attack on a U.S. surveillance asset in international airspace"

This is a real slide from an Air Force brief on the real threat of incels
Air Force

This is a real slide from an Air Force brief on the real threat of incels

Personnel at Joint Base Andrews were treated to a threat brief regarding an "increase in nationwide activity" by self-described "incels."

Key witness says Eddie Gallagher stabbed wounded ISIS fighter in the neck but does not remember specifics
Navy

Key witness says Eddie Gallagher stabbed wounded ISIS fighter in the neck but does not remember specifics

Miller, considered a key witness in the trial of Chief Eddie Gallagher, testified that he saw his former platoon chief stab the wounded ISIS fighter but was unable to recall a number of details surrounding that event.

SEAL sniper: Eddie Gallagher said medics knew to take captured fighters and ‘nurse them to death’
Navy

SEAL sniper: Eddie Gallagher said medics knew to take captured fighters and ‘nurse them to death’

He also spoke at length about his experiences as a sniper in support of Iraqi security forces during clearing operations, and said he believed Gallagher had shot at innocent civilians on multiple occasions.

Fired Marine one-star general was ‘abusive, bullying, toxic, abrasive, and aggressive,’ investigation finds
Marine Corps

Fired Marine one-star general was ‘abusive, bullying, toxic, abrasive, and aggressive,’ investigation finds

Cooling disputed many of the investigations findings. He told investigators that he did not remember threatening to castrate anyone but he had talked with the staffer in question about growing up on a farm and they may have discussed castrating cattle

Last surviving medic from ‘Band of Brothers’ Easy Company laid to rest
Entertainment

Last surviving medic from ‘Band of Brothers’ Easy Company laid to rest

"Wherever he went he was like the sun."

Navy SEAL under investigation for allegedly manipulating (and hitting on) the widow of the Green Beret he helped kill
Navy

Navy SEAL under investigation for allegedly manipulating (and hitting on) the widow of the Green Beret he helped kill

"He was trying to vouch for the '2 guys' of the team who killed Logan, saying they are his best friends, are really good guys, and she should try to help them."

The trial of Navy SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher has officially kicked off
Navy

The trial of Navy SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher has officially kicked off

The trial of Navy SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher officially kicked off on Tuesday with the finalization of the jury panel, opening statements, and witness testimony indicating that drinking alcohol on the front lines of Mosul, Iraq in 2017 seemed to be a common occurrence for members of SEAL Team 7 Alpha Platoon.

The Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient could also receive 15 years’ worth of back pay
United States

The Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient could also receive 15 years’ worth of back pay

As a Medal of Honor recipient, former Army Staff Sgt. David Bellavia will also be eligible for retroactive monthly pension payments stretching back to 2004

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
Entertainment

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.