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Army special ops keep freaking out civilians with training exercises
Army

Army special ops keep freaking out civilians with training exercises

Everybody just chill out for a second.

US officially designates Iranian military unit as a ‘foreign terrorist organization’
Iran

US officially designates Iranian military unit as a ‘foreign terrorist organization’

Andersen Air Force Base was sanitizing drinking water with a pesticide used in swimming pools
Air Force

Andersen Air Force Base was sanitizing drinking water with a pesticide used in swimming pools

Personnel at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam had been consuming drinking water that had been sanitized with chlorination tablets typically used in swimming pools, an Air Force spokesman said.

DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned
United States

DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has resigned

Effective immediately.

US troops temporarily leave Libya as security deteriorates
Africa

US troops temporarily leave Libya as security deteriorates

It's unclear where they're relocating.

The Pentagon thinks it doesn’t need to talk to the press. Here’s why they’re wrong.
News

The Pentagon thinks it doesn’t need to talk to the press. Here’s why they’re wrong.

You deserve answers from the higher ups, who seem obsessed with making your lives more complicated. The Pentagon briefing room isn't big enough for you to hold the military brass' feet to the fire; so by God, they will answer to me.

Storm the blocky beaches of Normandy with these excellent WWII Lego knock-offs
Mandatory Fun

Storm the blocky beaches of Normandy with these excellent WWII Lego knock-offs

At long last, you can bring history to life — or just recreate your favorite scenes from 'Saving Private Ryan'

Gunman killed, female sailor wounded in ‘domestic shooting’ at Naval Air Station Oceana
Navy

Gunman killed, female sailor wounded in ‘domestic shooting’ at Naval Air Station Oceana

"The shooter was armed with a single hand gun and was not carrying any additional weapons or ammunition."

The average US service member spends a third of their year drinking, study finds
Mental Health

The average US service member spends a third of their year drinking, study finds

That old line about drinking like a sailor isn't bullshit

2 California sailors tried to recreate the plot of ‘Breaking Bad.’ It didn’t work out
Navy

2 California sailors tried to recreate the plot of ‘Breaking Bad.’ It didn’t work out

In the latest acid-related incident to hit the Navy, a pair of sailors were recently convicted of manufacturing LSD for distribution while stationed at a California naval base

The Pentagon’s chief spokesman can’t explain why it’s been nearly a year since the last televised briefing
United States

The Pentagon’s chief spokesman can’t explain why it’s been nearly a year since the last televised briefing

The Pentagon vows to brief again, don't know where, don't know when.

Air Force operator to receive Silver and Bronze Star medals for heroically saving teammates, calling ‘danger close’ strikes
Air Force

Air Force operator to receive Silver and Bronze Star medals for heroically saving teammates, calling ‘danger close’ strikes

He's about to be awarded both the Silver Star and Bronze Star Medal (with combat "V") for his heroism during two separate engagements in Afghanistan.

Ex-Marine admits to inventing illustrious Corps career to swindle young recruits and their families
Marine Corps

Ex-Marine admits to inventing illustrious Corps career to swindle young recruits and their families

Simpson, 43, plead guilty to wire fraud in federal court on Monday for bilking Marines and their families out of $481,000 through a charitable organization called 'Marines and Mickey,' the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of South Carolina announced, only $90,000 of which was actually used for charitable purposes

The Pentagon says Iran killed 603 US troops during the Iraq War
Iran

The Pentagon says Iran killed 603 US troops during the Iraq War

"These casualties were the result of explosively formed penetrators, other improvised explosive devices, improvised rocket-assisted munitions, rockets, mortars, rocket-propelled grenades, small-arms, sniper, and other attacks in Iraq."

Watch a Navy SEAL vet train Keanu Reeves to clear a room for ‘John Wick 3’
Navy

Watch a Navy SEAL vet train Keanu Reeves to clear a room for ‘John Wick 3’

Keanu Reeves doesn't fuck around when it comes to training.

The patriarchy loses again: female sailors are finally allowed to wear flats
Navy

The patriarchy loses again: female sailors are finally allowed to wear flats

Female sailors put their (possibly sore) feet down.

The Afghan government may turn into an even bigger sh*tshow right in the middle of peace talks
News

The Afghan government may turn into an even bigger sh*tshow right in the middle of peace talks

Sure, the Afghan government has major issues of corruption, double-dealing, and people accused of war crimes in high-level positions, but it may turn into an even bigger shit show that could "trigger state collapse," according to the Institute for the Study of War.

Elite TACP airmen caught up in hazing scandal that got two squadron commanders fired
Air Force

Elite TACP airmen caught up in hazing scandal that got two squadron commanders fired

"It came to my attention that there were multiple events that were happening. The commanders were aware of it. They were aware of the culture. So that's why I thought it was in the interests of the squadrons, the interests of the wing, and also the Air Force to bring in new commanders that can set the course right and lead these units in the future."

Army kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a cake-cutting ceremony, because of course
Army

Army kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a cake-cutting ceremony, because of course

Nothing says "serious" like cake.

Sig Sauer unveils slick commemorative pistol to honor Navy SEAL Medal of Honor recipient
Navy

Sig Sauer unveils slick commemorative pistol to honor Navy SEAL Medal of Honor recipient

In May 2018, President Donald Trump awarded retired Navy Master Chief Britt K. Slabinski the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions while leading a Joint Task Force during Operation Anaconda in Afghanistan.