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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."

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.

Benefits

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

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

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.

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

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.

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."

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."

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.

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.

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.

Air Force

The curfew for troops in South Korea has been temporarily suspended – don’t do anything stupid

The suspension will be evaluated after 90 days, and if troops have behaved it could become permanent.

Entertainment

A first look at the ‘CoD Modern Warfare’ reboot shows juggernaut and ghillie suits return to multiplayer

Activision recently unveiled some new details on what's in store for multiplayer  in "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" — goddamn juggernaut and ghillie suits!

Analysis

Hey Pete Buttigieg. I haven’t met you. This is crazy. Here’s my number. So call me maybe?

Since Buttigieg is arguing that his military service would make him a better commander in chief than President Donald Trump, your friend and humble narrator is obliged to cover Mayor Pete nonetheless.

Iran

CENTCOM says Iran targeted US military drones twice this month

A U.S. military drone was shot down over Yemen on June 6, and just a week later, another MQ-9 Reaper was targeted over the Gulf of Oman.

News

US Cyber Command is reportedly going on offense against Russia’s power grid

U.S. Cyber Command is reportedly going on offense against Russia's power grid by placing "potentially crippling malware" in its systems, The New York Times reported Saturday.

Navy

The Navy has replaced its alleged day-drinking admiral at its War College with its first female admiral

The Navy has named a female president of the U.S. Naval War College for the first time in its history just days after ousting her predecessor amid allegations of excess spending and inappropriate behavior

Army

Army to begin awarding new Expert Soldier Badge later this year

"This is not a badge to award so that the entire Army now has an 'expert' badge to wear," TRADOC Command Sgt. Maj. Guden said.

Army

I graded the Army Staff College and its leadership. Now a graduating officer grades my advice

I started a heated discussion last year about the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) when, after spending a year at the school being graded and evaluated, I decided to grade and evaluate the school myself.