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Second Marine NCO disciplined for Facebook comments defending R. Kelly and statutory rape
Marine Corps

Second Marine NCO disciplined for Facebook comments defending R. Kelly and statutory rape

"To balance the privacy concerns between the Marine and the command, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron declines to comment in detail on the character of Gunnery Sgt. Russo's disciplinary administrative action. However, it was appropriate and within existing precedent following the conclusion of the investigation."

An Army recruiter chased shoplifters while pushing his 10-month-old’s stroller
News

An Army recruiter chased shoplifters while pushing his 10-month-old’s stroller

Father-daughter days out don't always go as planned, but they probably don't typically end like Army Staff Sgt. Sean Olivia's

Why we should stop teaching Clausewitz
Opinion

Why we should stop teaching Clausewitz

Carl von Clausewitz is one of the most profound military thinkers of all time. His famous book On War is our bible and he is a god among military strategists. But we should stop teaching Clausewitz in the U.S. military.

The Royal Air Force gives a middle finger to female stereotypes in its new recruiting commercial
Air Force

The Royal Air Force gives a middle finger to female stereotypes in its new recruiting commercial

Let's see more badass women doing badass jobs. The lipstick can wait.

The Pentagon’s new plan to kill North Korean ICBMs is basically ripped right from ‘Asteroid’
Entertainment

The Pentagon’s new plan to kill North Korean ICBMs is basically ripped right from ‘Asteroid’

The Defense Department is weighing a plan to deploy F-35 fighters to hover on the outskirts of North Korea airspace and neutralize intercontinental ballistic missiles shortly after launch

This ISIS fighter made a technical out of a shopping cart
Humor

This ISIS fighter made a technical out of a shopping cart

That's certainly a step up from the spray and pray over walls tactic that is often employed by jihadists.

The National Guard may discipline a deployed lawmaker for criticizing Wisconsin’s governor
Air Force

The National Guard may discipline a deployed lawmaker for criticizing Wisconsin’s governor

The Wisconsin National Guard is considering taking action against a congressman currently deployed with his Air National Guard unit for blasting the governor's decision to withdraw troops U.S.-Mexico border.

Admirals vow not to force undermanned, untrained sailors to deploy following deadly collisions
Navy

Admirals vow not to force undermanned, untrained sailors to deploy following deadly collisions

"We do not ask a ship nor direct a ship to go on mission of they are not certified to do the job. Indeed there have been several occasions where I have said: 'That ship is not ready. We will need more time.'"

Army Undersecretary says housing issues are an ’embarrassing’ reflection on ‘every leader in the Army’
News

Army Undersecretary says housing issues are an ’embarrassing’ reflection on ‘every leader in the Army’

"We've got to do better."

NORTHCOM chief sees no military threat at the US-Mexico border
Mexico

NORTHCOM chief sees no military threat at the US-Mexico border

The head of U.S. Northern Command told lawmakers on Tuesday that he sees no military threat from foreign nationals crossing into the United States through the southern border, casting doubt on President Donal Trump's claims to a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border

Dear Microsoft workers protesting the Army: Have you heard of PowerPoint?
Opinion

Dear Microsoft workers protesting the Army: Have you heard of PowerPoint?

Rather than provide insight or commentary on the ethics of corporate cooperation with government, the letter lays bear the signatories' ignorance of warfare and combat trauma.

‘We do not want to become war profiteers’ — Microsoft employees outraged over Army HoloLens contract
Army

‘We do not want to become war profiteers’ — Microsoft employees outraged over Army HoloLens contract

"The application of HoloLens within the IVAS system is designed to help people kill," the employees said in a letter.

An Army vet killed himself after prison inmates allegedly targeted him in a sextortion scam
Army

An Army vet killed himself after prison inmates allegedly targeted him in a sextortion scam

Jared Johns, who served a tour in Afghanistan in 2013, with the Regimental Engineer Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, was found dead on Sept. 11, 2018, after recording a short video in which he stated he "made some stupid mistakes."

Marine Corps opens investigation into another apparent Nazi-loving lance corporal
Marine Corps

Marine Corps opens investigation into another apparent Nazi-loving lance corporal

This time, the Corps is looking into "derogatory online comments" from Lance Cpl. Mason Meade, an infantry assault-man with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines in Hawaii, after it was brought to their attention that he had tweeted in praise of Nazis and posted a picture of himself in black face.

5 things you need to know before getting out of the military
Opinion

5 things you need to know before getting out of the military

I don't claim to have any special insight other than a combination of stumbling and success, which might be the right combination of experiences to give others some tips.

American hostage freed after being abducted in Yemen 18 months ago
News

American hostage freed after being abducted in Yemen 18 months ago

The Texan was kidnapped "in broad daylight" in 2017, his wife said.

I went down a rabbit hole chasing a rumor about a Marine who tried to set the battalion HQ on fire. Here’s what I found out
Marine Corps

I went down a rabbit hole chasing a rumor about a Marine who tried to set the battalion HQ on fire. Here’s what I found out

After Task & Purpose heard a rumor about a mysterious fire at an infantry battalion's headquarters on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, I went in search of answers.

Marine gets ‘adverse administrative action’ for blaming statutory rape on underage girls
Marine Corps

Marine gets ‘adverse administrative action’ for blaming statutory rape on underage girls

"There would be no such thing as statutory rape if there weren't young girls WILLING to have sex with older Men there would only be Rape!" Master Sgt. Mark McBride wrote on Facebook.

On its first combat deployment, the Marine Corps’ F-35 bombed both the Taliban and ISIS
Marine Corps

On its first combat deployment, the Marine Corps’ F-35 bombed both the Taliban and ISIS

"Every single one of the pilots employed ordnance in theater. So, we were very busy."

Shanahan and Congress have changed their relationship status to ‘it’s complicated’ over troops in Syria
News

Shanahan and Congress have changed their relationship status to ‘it’s complicated’ over troops in Syria

"I always think of Sen. Graham as an ally and we have shared interests. He is a problem-solver and I am very confident we will come together with solutions for Syria."