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Lessons Learned From More Than 10 Years Of Reading Tom Ricks’ Blogging
Friends and enemies were made and I've enjoyed meeting Tom Ricks and other TBD/TLM regulars. I regret not knowing some better and resolve to befriend others before the venue closes
A Bad Lieutenant, And Other Recent Instances Of Navy Misconduct
Graft and lying to investigators, yep. He had retired and gone to work for awhile on the staff of the Senate Armed Services Committee and was up for a job in USAID, which isn't going to happen now
The US Military Will Remain At The Southern Border Through Most Of 2019
The Pentagon will be providing assistance at the southern U.S. border through most of 2019, according to an official statement released late Monday.
VA Chief Slams Union Reps For Playing The ‘Veteran As Victim’ Card
Robert Wilkie fired back at a union representative who claimed the government shutdown would lead to veteran suicide.
Army Finally Realizes Reflective Belts Aren’t Needed In Daylight
The standard-issue Army reflective belt, formally known as "Belt, High Visibility," is one of the most enduring symbols of the Global War on Terror. It is also the most indisputably reviled piece of gear in any U.S. service member's kit
The Air Force Vet Who Raised $20 Million For The Wall Is Fighting GoFundMe’s Decision To Issue Refunds
Brian Kolfage, who was severely wounded while serving in the Iraq, began accepting donations in December, but on Jan. 11 he announced that he would use the money raised to create an organization that would build the wall itself rather than giving it to the government.
A Few Lucky Soldiers Are Finally Getting Their Hands On The Army’s New Humvee Replacement
Nearly four years after the Army settled on Oshkosh to produce a next-generation replacement for the troubled Humvee, a few lucky soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division are finally going to get their paws on the much-hyped Joint Light Tactical Vehicle
The Navy’s Secret Investigation Into The USS Fitzgerald Collision Details A Disaster That Was Just Waiting To Happen
A previously-undisclosed internal investigation into the 2017 collision between the USS Fitzgerald and a Philippine-flagged container ship off the coast of Japan, paints an disturbing portrait of operations aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer
The Strengths And Weaknesses That Will Shape Iran’s Future
Despite being resilient, the Islamic Republic has been fraught with vital weaknesses, contradictions, and vulnerabilities on both domestic and foreign policy fronts
The Pentagon Is Not Pissing Away As Much Money As You Think
The Pentagon says it has been hurting for money, but it may have some extra $100 bills tucked in its thong.
The Brits Found The Wreck Of A Continental Navy Warship. Now They’re Plotting Their Revenge
The remains of John Paul Jones' ship, the Bonhomme Richard, have been found just off the British coast, and are supposedly visible from a cliff and walkable at certain tides
John Bolton Reportedly Asked The Pentagon For Military Options To Hit Iran
“The NSC coordinates policy and provides the president with options to anticipate and respond to a variety of threats.”
Marine in hot water for claiming men are ‘biologically designed’ to be attracted to young girls
"Wow...let's place all the blame on a man who is biologically designed to act that way ... and not the woman who wanted to do it."
Sub Commander Fired Over Allegations He Hired 10 Hookers On Deployment
The commander of the submarine USS Bremerton who was relieved of command in August 2018 over issues of "inappropriate personal conduct" was investigated on allegations that he hired about 10 prostitutes while in port in the Philippines.
GoFundMe Is Refunding More Than $21 Million Raised By Air Force Veteran To Build The Border Wall
“All donors will be contacted by GoFundMe via email and they can also find the donor form directly on the campaign page.”
Coast Guard Officer Punished For Flashing White Supremacist Symbol On National TV
The U.S. Coast Guard officer who "intentionally" flashed a white supremacist hand gesture in the background of a live TV interview in September was officially censured by the branch shortly after the incident, the Post and Courier reported on Thursday
Captain America Is Basically The Bowe Bergdahl Of The Marvel Universe
Yes, I know what you're thinking, but just hear me out.
ISIS Commander Tries Shooting Combat Propaganda. Then His ‘Brothers’ Leave Him For Dead After He Gets Shot
It's must-see TV, so grab the popcorn.
No, The US Military Has Not Started Pulling Troops From Syria
Don't believe the hype: U.S. troops have not started leaving Syria yet