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Man arrested for throwing tripod that impaled a California veteran traveling on the freeway
Military Life

Man arrested for throwing tripod that impaled a California veteran traveling on the freeway

The incident happened just after 10:30 a.m., when the Caltrans survey tripod was stolen from the corner of Neasham Circle and Front Street, CHP South Sacramento said in a news release.

President Trump could pardon Gallagher, Golsteyn, and Marine Scout Snipers on Memorial Day
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President Trump could pardon Gallagher, Golsteyn, and Marine Scout Snipers on Memorial Day

President Trump may pardon a Navy SEAL and a former Green Beret accused of murder as well as Scout Snipers who were videotaped urinating on Taliban corpses.

At Least Nine Afghan Policemen Killed In Air Strike
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At Least Nine Afghan Policemen Killed In Air Strike

"We're examining the miscommunication to ensure it is not repeated. We regret this tragic loss of life of our partners and are committed to improvement every day with every mission."

We salute the soldiers who named their tank ‘Chuck Norris’ after the actor hung out with them
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We salute the soldiers who named their tank ‘Chuck Norris’ after the actor hung out with them

Martial artist and Air Force veteran Chuck Norris had the pleasure of hanging with Iron Horse soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood to "film a show that will feature the M1A2 Abrams tank"

9 of the worst-named military missions and war games in history
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9 of the worst-named military missions and war games in history

How do military leaders come up with these? In the case of the U.S., military commands are assigned blocks of the alphabet, say from AA to AD, from which they can choose two word names

Army signs its third state-wide agreement to guarantee soldiers job interviews after their service
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Army signs its third state-wide agreement to guarantee soldiers job interviews after their service

Army Under Secretary Ryan McCarthy said the program is a way to "draw closer with local communities."

South Korea’s army is training drones to teabag enemies with explosives
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South Korea’s army is training drones to teabag enemies with explosives

South Korea may be intent on developing a fleet of drones that draw inspiration from the animal kingdom, but that doesn't mean it's forgoing some very human characteristics for future unmanned aerial vehicles— namely a giant pair of explosive balls

‘I am so very sorry that your family will now have to hurt in a similar way as I have,’ Green Beret’s widow tells Navy SEAL who helped kill her husband
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‘I am so very sorry that your family will now have to hurt in a similar way as I have,’ Green Beret’s widow tells Navy SEAL who helped kill her husband

"The important thing to me is that you are no longer in a position to ever do this to another service member and that you are no longer wearing the Trident that so many others wear honorably and with pride," Michelle Melgar said.

The Air Force vet who raised $22 million for a border wall claims a ‘major network’ will show his finances are legit
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The Air Force vet who raised $22 million for a border wall claims a ‘major network’ will show his finances are legit

"Ultimately, we've all put our reputations on the line to deliver actual completed segments of wall on the border, and that's what we have to do before we put any of these doubts to rest."

‘You are a disgrace to your Purple Heart’ — Green Beret’s mother rejects Navy SEAL’s apology for killing her son
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‘You are a disgrace to your Purple Heart’ — Green Beret’s mother rejects Navy SEAL’s apology for killing her son

Chief Special Operator Adam Matthews apologized to the family of a Green Beret who died during a hazing incident in Mali on Thursday

Army special operations soldier killed in Fort Polk training accident
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Army special operations soldier killed in Fort Polk training accident

"He will be greatly missed by those who had the great fortune and opportunity to know him."

The Pentagon’s fight against suicide could be making things worse
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The Pentagon’s fight against suicide could be making things worse

"As much as the U.S. military and veteran community says they are destigmatizing mental health treatment, it's still regarded as personal weakness and not as a health problem — and to some extent, the military's own policies promote that outlook."

Army says it will court-martial Green Beret over killing of unarmed Afghan man in 2010
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Army says it will court-martial Green Beret over killing of unarmed Afghan man in 2010

The Army will take Maj. Matthew Golsteyn's case to trial by court-martial at a date not yet determined, according to a release from U.S. Army Special Operations Command.

The Air Force wants to use autonomous drones to Uber downed pilots to safety
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The Air Force wants to use autonomous drones to Uber downed pilots to safety

Call it Uber for medevac — just without the surge prices

We need a Space Force to fight galactic pirates, Ted Cruz says
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We need a Space Force to fight galactic pirates, Ted Cruz says

The Space Force will not be used to fight off an alien invasion, but it may end up fighting a space-suited version of Jack Sparrow.

The soldier who allegedly took an APC joy ride through Virginia plans on pleading insanity
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The soldier who allegedly took an APC joy ride through Virginia plans on pleading insanity

The Army National Guard soldier who took an M577 Armored Personnel Carrier stolen from Fort Pickett on a joyride before fleeing from police reportedly plans on pleading insanity rather than going to trial.

An FBI lawyer was caught stealing from the Quantico Marine Corps exchange
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An FBI lawyer was caught stealing from the Quantico Marine Corps exchange

An FBI attorney was arrested in Feb. 2018 after she was seen placing "numerous cosmetic items" into her purse while shopping at the Marine Corps Exchange in Quantico.

Marine grunts’ first new standard-issue pistol in 30 years is just over the horizon
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Marine grunts’ first new standard-issue pistol in 30 years is just over the horizon

The head-to-toe overhaul of Marine infantry arsenals that Commandant Gen. Robert Neller promised grunts last year is the gift that keeps on giving

How one Special Forces family is preparing for their next deployment… to space
Military Life

How one Special Forces family is preparing for their next deployment… to space

She did what every experienced military spouse excels in doing: She adjusted the plan.

Continuing the mission: One veteran’s transition from the Army to FedEx Ground
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Continuing the mission: One veteran’s transition from the Army to FedEx Ground

During his 20-plus years in the Army, Andrew Loeb grew as a soldier and built his military resume. When he was ready to enter the civilian world, he was unclear how his military experience would be received