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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.

A Muslim soldier says she’s suing the Army for being told to remove her hijab
Army

A Muslim soldier says she’s suing the Army for being told to remove her hijab

This California community is a model haven for homeless veterans. Now the VA is shutting it down
Veterans

This California community is a model haven for homeless veterans. Now the VA is shutting it down

For six years, dozens of homeless veterans have recovered from trauma in nine cottages along a winding residential road in Echo Park, California

A civilian was ejected from a French fighter jet during takeoff
Europe

A civilian was ejected from a French fighter jet during takeoff

In what can accurately be described as a total f*cking nightmare, a 64-year-old civilian passenger was accidentally ejected from a French Air Force Dassault Rafale B fighter jet during takeoff from Saint-Dizier Airfield, a French military spokesman said

Stalled delivery of F-35s to Turkey expected to resume, Shanahan says
News

Stalled delivery of F-35s to Turkey expected to resume, Shanahan says

Deliveries of F-35s to Turkey may no longer be in the danger zone.

‘Maverick’ spotted shooting ‘Top Gun’ sequel while careening through California’s Star Wars canyon
Entertainment

‘Maverick’ spotted shooting ‘Top Gun’ sequel while careening through California’s Star Wars canyon

California's Rainbow Canyon, nestled on the western rim of Death Valley and lovingly nicknamed the 'Star Wars Canyon' by aviation aficionados, has been a favorite training ground for U.S. military aviators since World War II. It's also, apparently, the backdrop of at least part of the upcoming Top Gun sequel.

Meet the Army’s new submachine gun
Army

Meet the Army’s new submachine gun

The Army has settled on its next submachine gun for security forces responsible for protecting top military leaders downrange

Marine Corps identifies two helicopter pilots killed in Saturday’s crash in Yuma, Arizona
Marine Corps

Marine Corps identifies two helicopter pilots killed in Saturday’s crash in Yuma, Arizona

"We join the families of Maj. Wiegand and Capt. Brannon in mourning the loss of a loved one."

Shanahan says new Niger review will be completed quickly but won’t say when it will be finished
News

Shanahan says new Niger review will be completed quickly but won’t say when it will be finished

"To the families: I'm not trying to delay a report.When I undertook the role, I wanted time to review the investigation, and really this is just an expedited way for me to make sure I have enough time to understand the reports and the details, so I expect this to go very, very quickly."

27 of your favorite fictional firearms, ranked
Entertainment

27 of your favorite fictional firearms, ranked

An egregiously non-scientific ranking of fictional futuristic firearms based on capabilities, lethality, and real-world practicality.

Two Air Force commanders fired after investigation finds they tolerated hazing in their squadrons
Air Force

Two Air Force commanders fired after investigation finds they tolerated hazing in their squadrons

"We're better than this. Every airman has an obligation to prevent and stop any harmful or demeaning conduct toward fellow airmen. This is especially true for commanders.”