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The Supreme Court Allows Pentagon To Ban Transgender Service Members
United States

The Supreme Court Allows Pentagon To Ban Transgender Service Members

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision reversing lower courts' decisions that prevented the ban from taking effect.

The Hubris Of The Pentagon’s Disastrous Invasion Of Iraq, In One Paragraph
Iraq War

The Hubris Of The Pentagon’s Disastrous Invasion Of Iraq, In One Paragraph

The Army's massive history of the U.S. military intervention in Iraq provides a clear-eyed look not just at the course of the invasion, but the state of the U.S. political and military apparatus in the run-up to the September 11th attacks — and the hubris that tilted the Pentagon towards invasion

Hundreds Of Strangers Attend Funerals For Veterans Who Died Alone
News

Hundreds Of Strangers Attend Funerals For Veterans Who Died Alone

Your heart-warming story of the day.

This Army Recruiter Ran Towards Gunfire During A Gang Shooting At A Salt Lake City Mall
Army

This Army Recruiter Ran Towards Gunfire During A Gang Shooting At A Salt Lake City Mall

When most people hear the distinctive popping of gunshots, their first instinct is to flee. Not Sgt. Marshall VanHook.

Israel To Iran: Too Close For Missiles, I’m Switching To Tweets
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Israel To Iran: Too Close For Missiles, I’m Switching To Tweets

The Israeli military followed up on its weekend strikes in Syria the same way that any modern military might: By taunting its regional foe Iran with a silly-ass tweet

Boat Captain Radios Coast Guard: ‘We Appreciate You Guys Being There Without Pay’
Coast Guard

Boat Captain Radios Coast Guard: ‘We Appreciate You Guys Being There Without Pay’

Radio transmissions to the U.S. Coast Guard are usually calls for help from boaters, but one captain got on the radio recently just to say thanks to the men and women who are currently working without pay.

A C-17 Did A Low Pass Over Nashville And Scared The Absolute Hell Out Of Everyone
Aircraft

A C-17 Did A Low Pass Over Nashville And Scared The Absolute Hell Out Of Everyone

Turns out the aircraft was on a scheduled training flight ahead of the governor-elect's inauguration.

That WSJ ‘Women In Combat’ Op-Ed Is A Complete Disaster — But It Still Presents A Threat
Opinion

That WSJ ‘Women In Combat’ Op-Ed Is A Complete Disaster — But It Still Presents A Threat

Whether we like it or not, the issue of ground combat integration is not going away, and supporters will need to re-engage in the battle for public opinion if we are to eventually win the war.

Special Operations Marine Charged With Allegedly Punching His Girlfriend ‘Multiple Times’
Marine Corps

Special Operations Marine Charged With Allegedly Punching His Girlfriend ‘Multiple Times’

Staff Sgt. Daniel Christopher Evans was charged with assault inflicting serious injury on July 29, 2018.

5 Unforgettable Quotes From R. Lee Ermey, The Iconic Marine-Turned-Actor Buried Today At Arlington
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5 Unforgettable Quotes From R. Lee Ermey, The Iconic Marine-Turned-Actor Buried Today At Arlington

R. Lee Ermey will always be remembered for his ability to cut loose with a string of profanity that bordered on the poetic.

8 Of The Worst Places To Sleep
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8 Of The Worst Places To Sleep

No one knows that better than military service members and we have the pictures to prove it.

This Soldier Claimed He Saved An Injured Motorist With A Ballpoint Pen. Well, That’s Probably B.S.
Army

This Soldier Claimed He Saved An Injured Motorist With A Ballpoint Pen. Well, That’s Probably B.S.

On January 9th, Army public affairs officials recounted the heroic actions of Sgt. Trey Troney, who purportedly saved an injured motorist with a sweatshirt and pen. That story was probably bullshit

Marvel’s Baddest Vet Absolutely Lives Up To His Title In ‘The Punisher’ Season 2
Entertainment

Marvel’s Baddest Vet Absolutely Lives Up To His Title In ‘The Punisher’ Season 2

Season two of 'The Punisher' is what happens when you give an unstoppable force an arsenal, and put it up against a flimsy cardboard wall.

Senate Honors Richard Overton, The 112-Year-Old World War II Veteran Who Died Last Month
Veterans

Senate Honors Richard Overton, The 112-Year-Old World War II Veteran Who Died Last Month

The Senate passed a resolution honoring the life of Richard Overton on Thursday, in expression of a "deep appreciation for the outstanding and important service" that he gave to the United States.

Army Ranger Dies After Being Wounded In Afghanistan
Army

Army Ranger Dies After Being Wounded In Afghanistan

“Sergeant Cameron Meddock was a phenomenal Ranger, and his selfless service represents the very best of our great natio.”

Pentagon Identifies Soldier, Sailor, And DoD Civilian Killed In Syria
News

Pentagon Identifies Soldier, Sailor, And DoD Civilian Killed In Syria

“We honor their service and we will honor the memory of the fallen."

Navy SEAL Officer To Be Arraigned In Connection To Killing Of Unarmed ISIS Fighter
Navy

Navy SEAL Officer To Be Arraigned In Connection To Killing Of Unarmed ISIS Fighter

Navy SEAL Lt. Jacob "Jake" Portier is the second SEAL to be charged in connection with the death of a wounded ISIS fighter.

Trump Cancels Pelosi’s Trip To Afghanistan As Payback For State Of The Union Letter
News

Trump Cancels Pelosi’s Trip To Afghanistan As Payback For State Of The Union Letter

President Donald Trump hit back at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday with a letter saying he was "sorry to inform" her that her trip to Brussels, Belgium and Afghanistan would be canceled due to the government shutdown, just one day after Pelosi proposed cancelling the State of the Union address for similar reasons.

R. Lee Ermey, Marine Corps Drill Instructor Turned Iconic Actor, Will Be Buried At Arlington
Entertainment

R. Lee Ermey, Marine Corps Drill Instructor Turned Iconic Actor, Will Be Buried At Arlington

Retired Marine Staff Sgt. R. Lee Ermey. known for his iconic role in 'Full Metal Jacket,' will be laid to rest with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery at 10 a.m. Jan. 18

The Latest ‘John Wick’ Trailer Has War Dogs, Suave Super Assassins, And A Gunfight On Horseback
Entertainment

The Latest ‘John Wick’ Trailer Has War Dogs, Suave Super Assassins, And A Gunfight On Horseback

Based on the new trailer for 'John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum' it looks like the dogs will finally have their day.