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‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ Shows The Essence Of Grunt Life Hasn’t Changed Much Since WWI
Entertainment

‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ Shows The Essence Of Grunt Life Hasn’t Changed Much Since WWI

A new World War I documentary by Academy Award-winning director Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings) offers a fresh look at how warfare may change, but the mundanities of military life and the brutal realities of ground combat remain the same.

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 29, 2018

‘Life Is Precious’ — Army Vet Turned NYPD Officer Explains Why He Fended Off Subway Vagrants Without Drawing His Firearm
Army

‘Life Is Precious’ — Army Vet Turned NYPD Officer Explains Why He Fended Off Subway Vagrants Without Drawing His Firearm

Syed Ali, a U.S. Army veteran once deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan, shrugged off his fearless show of self-defense during a subterranean battle last Sunday inside a Manhattan subway station

Posted on Dec 28, 2018

The Biggest Problems Facing Military Aviation, According To An Army Aviator
Army

The Biggest Problems Facing Military Aviation, According To An Army Aviator

By Crispin Burke

Posted on Dec 28, 2018

This Marine Survived 2 Mass Shootings In Just Over A Year. Now He’s Headed To Afghanistan
News

This Marine Survived 2 Mass Shootings In Just Over A Year. Now He’s Headed To Afghanistan

By the time he arrives overseas, he will have likely seen more combat than many of his Marine peers of the same age.

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 28, 2018

You Have To Read This Cringeworthy Memo Banning American Soldiers In Germany From Having Sex
Mandatory Fun

You Have To Read This Cringeworthy Memo Banning American Soldiers In Germany From Having Sex

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 28, 2018

42,000 Coast Guardsmen Are Getting Screwed On Pay Because Of The Government Shutdown
Coast Guard

42,000 Coast Guardsmen Are Getting Screwed On Pay Because Of The Government Shutdown

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 28, 2018

No, Trump Didn’t Reveal A ‘Covert’ Navy SEAL Team In Iraq
Navy

No, Trump Didn’t Reveal A ‘Covert’ Navy SEAL Team In Iraq

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 27, 2018

Iraqi Lawmakers Want To Kick Out US Troops Over Trump’s Unannounced Visit
News

Iraqi Lawmakers Want To Kick Out US Troops Over Trump’s Unannounced Visit

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 27, 2018

These Are The Military Shows And War Movies Coming To Netflix In January
Entertainment

These Are The Military Shows And War Movies Coming To Netflix In January

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 27, 2018

Trump Says He’s ‘In No Rush’ To Pick A New Defense Secretary
News

Trump Says He’s ‘In No Rush’ To Pick A New Defense Secretary

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 27, 2018

These Troops Hanging With President Trump In Iraq Are Ready To F*cking Operate, Bro
Iraq

These Troops Hanging With President Trump In Iraq Are Ready To F*cking Operate, Bro

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 27, 2018

Here’s A First Look At One Of The Army’s Potential Black Hawk Replacements
Army

Here’s A First Look At One Of The Army’s Potential Black Hawk Replacements

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 27, 2018

Top US Commander In Afghanistan: We Won’t Be Seeing A Military Victory
Afghanistan

Top US Commander In Afghanistan: We Won’t Be Seeing A Military Victory

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 27, 2018

Trump Makes Surprise Visit To US Troops In Iraq
News

Trump Makes Surprise Visit To US Troops In Iraq

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 27, 2018

ISIS Is Reportedly Biding Its Time Ahead Of A Bloody Iraqi Comeback
Iraq

ISIS Is Reportedly Biding Its Time Ahead Of A Bloody Iraqi Comeback

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 26, 2018

Mattis Signs Order Withdrawing US Troops From Syria
News

Mattis Signs Order Withdrawing US Troops From Syria

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 26, 2018

Incoming House Armed Services Chairman Says US In ‘Riskier Position’ After Mattis Forced Out
News

Incoming House Armed Services Chairman Says US In ‘Riskier Position’ After Mattis Forced Out

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 26, 2018

The Task & Purpose Civilian-To-Veteran Lingo Translator
Transition

The Task & Purpose Civilian-To-Veteran Lingo Translator

Posted on Dec 26, 2018

Dunford Dismisses Reports Of An Imminent Afghanistan Drawdown As ‘Rumors’
News

Dunford Dismisses Reports Of An Imminent Afghanistan Drawdown As ‘Rumors’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 26, 2018

James Mattis’ Final Message To US Troops Holds Advice For Life After His Resignation
United States

James Mattis’ Final Message To US Troops Holds Advice For Life After His Resignation

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 25, 2018