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Marines at Mar-a-Lago
News

This is why Marines were at Mar-a-Lago

The Marine color guard was at an event hosted by a veterans group.

Abbey Gate
News

Marine snipers did not spot Abbey Gate bomber before attack, officials say

The Aug. 26, 2021 attack at Abbey Gate killed 13 service members and 170 Afghans.

75th Ranger Regiment sweeps Best Ranger, Best Mortar, and International Sniper competitions
News

75th Ranger Regiment sweeps Best Ranger, Best Mortar, and International Sniper competitions

Teams from 2nd and 3rd Battalions, 75th Ranger Regiment took the top prize in several contests at the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence.

US forces, allies, intercept more than 300 Iranian drones, missiles
News

US forces, allies, intercept more than 300 Iranian drones, missiles

Destroyers shot down at least four ballistic missiles while fighter jets from two squadrons shot down more than 70 drones in the skies.

US, partners shoot down drones launched by Iran toward Israel
News

US, partners shoot down drones launched by Iran toward Israel

Israel and U.S. partners are scrambling to intercept.

Alaska Air National Guard rescues 3 people in a 24-hour window
News

Alaska Air National Guard rescues 3 people in a 24-hour window

With patients located deep inland, and conditions rough, the 176th Wing's Guardian Angels were called in.

elephant walk
News

Kadena Air Base shows off new air power with an ‘elephant walk’

Freshly arrived F-22 Raptors joined more than 30 other Navy and Air Force aircraft .

Folded flag
News

Soldier found dead in Fort Meade barracks

We honor the memory of Army Pfc. Paul-Anthony Varner.

Blast overpressure getting attention from lawmakers
News

Blast overpressure getting attention from lawmakers

A new bill demands more oversight for troops injured from heavy weapon blasts, TBIs and the Army is developing a tool for troops to check their blast exposure risk.

Where did the term ‘military brat’ come from?
Culture

Where did the term ‘military brat’ come from?

The Pentagon is calling April the "Month of the Military Child" with former 'brats' sharing their stories. But where did that term come from?

Congressional panel recommends 15% pay increase for enlisted troops
Military Life

Congressional panel recommends 15% pay increase for enlisted troops

The report focused on military family experiences with barracks, wages, food insecurity, health care, childcare and spouse employment.

Navy
Culture

The Marines trolled the Navy on Instagram and it was awesome

This is the stuff that nightmares are made of.

Rescue
News

Navy crew spots ‘Help’ scrawled on deserted beach by 3 castaways, brave and sure

If not for the courage of the fearless rescuers, the three castaways would still be lost.

5,000 Iranian AK-47s seized from smugglers are now going to Ukraine
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5,000 Iranian AK-47s seized from smugglers are now going to Ukraine

As Congress blocks U.S. aid, the Iranian rifles, plus 500,000 rounds of ammo, could equip a full Ukrainian brigade.

Screenshots of the video of Marines testing an i-gel on a conscious Marine.
Culture

Here’s what’s going on in that video of a Navy Corpsman getting a tube shoved down his throat

Don’t do this at home, kids. 

FBI says 18-year-old ISIS follower plotted ‘flaming sword’ attacks on local churches
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FBI says 18-year-old ISIS follower plotted ‘flaming sword’ attacks on local churches

The 18-year-old, who did not yet have his driver's license, planned to use a pipe to create a "flaming sword" in a melee-style attack on local churches.

Soldiers partaking in an multi-nation military exercise called Trojan Footprint.
News

Army Special Forces students are learning Ukrainian in new language course

The new language courses are based on the operational needs and plans of the various theater special operations commands.

Doctrine Man
Culture

‘Doctrine Man’ cartoon signing off after 16 years

Goodnight ‘Doctrine Man.’ Let angels fly thee to thy rest.

Army orders pilots to ‘reinforce’ flying skills after 12 crashes in 6 months
News

Army orders pilots to ‘reinforce’ flying skills after 12 crashes in 6 months

Army officials flying skills like spatial awareness and power management will be emphasized in the training.

Air Force fires medical readiness commander at nuke base for ‘loss of confidence’
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Air Force fires medical readiness commander at nuke base for ‘loss of confidence’

The commander of the 90th Missile Wing at F.E. Warren removed the commanding officer of a medical readiness squadron for "loss of confidence."