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Mother Earth is apparently trying to devour the Marine Corps
News

Mother Earth is apparently trying to devour the Marine Corps

If Marine recruits are the lowest form of life on Earth, then their upcoming descent into the depths of the planet will be a walk in the park

The Navy’s top officer just admitted the much-hyped electromagnetic railgun is a big mess
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The Navy’s top officer just admitted the much-hyped electromagnetic railgun is a big mess

Less than a year after declaring the U.S. Navy "fully invested" in the service's much-hyped electromagnetic railgun, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson is apparently experiencing some buyer's remorse over the $500 million supergun's troubled development

3 World War II veterans attended the State of the Union. Here are their incredible stories
Military Life

3 World War II veterans attended the State of the Union. Here are their incredible stories

Those three tough, 90-something World War II veterans sitting directly behind first lady Melania Trump at the State of the Union address Tuesday night embodied the spirit of commitment to a cause that President Donald Trump was trying to get across in his speech

The Night Stalkers cruised through the streets of Los Angeles and scared the hell out of everyone
News

The Night Stalkers cruised through the streets of Los Angeles and scared the hell out of everyone

The Army 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment is conducting training in L.A. until February 9th.

Wright-Patterson AFB hired man who openly discussed child rape during job interview
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Wright-Patterson AFB hired man who openly discussed child rape during job interview

He lived in a privatized base housing area near a child development center

Veterans in Congress attack Trump’s case for withdrawing troops from Syria and Afghanistan
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Veterans in Congress attack Trump’s case for withdrawing troops from Syria and Afghanistan

Rep. Seth Moulton was one of several veterans currently serving in Congress who picked apart the president's rationale for leaving Syria and Afghanistan

This Green Beret’s last request after being shot in Afghanistan: ‘Save the bullet’
History

This Green Beret’s last request after being shot in Afghanistan: ‘Save the bullet’

"A life that's easy, in my opinion, is not a life worth living."

Taliban claims half of US troops will leave Afghanistan as soon as May
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Taliban claims half of US troops will leave Afghanistan as soon as May

The militants continue to insist upon the withdrawal of all foreign troops from Afghanistan as a first step in the peace process

National Guard general admits his ribbons were upside down during State of the Union
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National Guard general admits his ribbons were upside down during State of the Union

The top general in charge of the National Guard screwed up his uniform in front of millions of Americans, but at least he has a good sense of humor about it.

The Army’s new 40mm grenade round looks like it’s straight out of ‘The Fifth Element’
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The Army’s new 40mm grenade round looks like it’s straight out of ‘The Fifth Element’

At least one weapons expert in the Army clearly loved 'The Fifth Element' as a kid

The Army launched its new AI task force and it’s making people nervous
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The Army launched its new AI task force and it’s making people nervous

The Army says AI is coming to war whether you like it or not

A South Carolina veteran is suing his homeowner association over his right to fly the American flag
Military Life

A South Carolina veteran is suing his homeowner association over his right to fly the American flag

A North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, veteran is suing his home owners association after being denied the right to fly an American flag on a freestanding pole, according to a lawsuit filed this week

New History Channel special looks at the wartime service that shaped some of America’s presidents
Military Life

New History Channel special looks at the wartime service that shaped some of America’s presidents

A new History Channel special will focus on eight American presidents who before serving as commander in chief, served in uniform in the United States military.

Army reportedly dishes out delayed punishment to Green Beret over Niger ambush
News

Army reportedly dishes out delayed punishment to Green Beret over Niger ambush

Right before he deployed to Afghanistan.

Sailor celebrates successful night of drinking with alleged breaking, entering, and showering
News

Sailor celebrates successful night of drinking with alleged breaking, entering, and showering

What do you with a drunken sailor early in the morning?

Army’s TARDEC simplifies its acronym to CCDCGVSC
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Army’s TARDEC simplifies its acronym to CCDCGVSC

...Great. Just great.

CENTCOM commander Gen. Votel: ‘I was not consulted’ on Trump’s decision to leave Syria
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CENTCOM commander Gen. Votel: ‘I was not consulted’ on Trump’s decision to leave Syria

The commander of U.S. Central Command testified to the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday that he was as surprised as anyone else when President Donald Trump tweeted in December that U.S. forces would be leaving Syria.

Army recruiters will be the only ones rocking the new ‘pink and greens’ uniform for a while
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Army recruiters will be the only ones rocking the new ‘pink and greens’ uniform for a while

New year, new uniforms

Vietnam Veteran Awarded Silver Star 51 Years After Heroically Leading Rescue Of Ambushed Convoy
Military Life

Vietnam Veteran Awarded Silver Star 51 Years After Heroically Leading Rescue Of Ambushed Convoy

A retired officer whose leadership helped save soldiers and Marines pinned down by North Vietnamese fighters in 1967 received the third-highest award for valor on Friday for his heroism more than five decades ago

An American Flag That Led US Troops To Normandy On D-Day Is Finally Coming Home After 75 Years
History

An American Flag That Led US Troops To Normandy On D-Day Is Finally Coming Home After 75 Years

A rare D-Day flag that flew on a U.S. Navy ship leading the allied advance at the beaches of Normandy nearly 75 years ago will be returned to America after going on display in the Netherlands on Monday