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

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.
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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
Military Life

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
Military Life

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
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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.”

Leaked Video Appears To Show An F-35 Hitting 5 Precision Targets At Once In ‘Beast Mode’
Tech & Tactics

Leaked Video Appears To Show An F-35 Hitting 5 Precision Targets At Once In ‘Beast Mode’

A recently leaked video sheds light on one of the F-35's possible weapons configurations, previously dubbed as "beast mode" in a Lockheed Martin infographic

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

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

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

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.

We’re Not Sure Whether To Laugh Or Cry At This Display Of ‘Powered Armor’ In Ghana
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We’re Not Sure Whether To Laugh Or Cry At This Display Of ‘Powered Armor’ In Ghana

During the 38th annual Technology Exhibition in the country's capital of Accra, a notoriously shady Ghanian auto magnate rolled out what appear to be, ostensibly, powered exoskeletons designed to give the warfighter of the future the edge

Transitioning Home: One Vet’s Journey From The Marine Corps To Cintas
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Transitioning Home: One Vet’s Journey From The Marine Corps To Cintas

When military service is over, being able to return home is often top priority. For Thomas England, the end goal was to find a job back home in Kansas City so he could provide a stable life for his family. Through Cintas, he found an occasion to do just that and has thrived in the process.

Pence Mentions ‘Wolf Pack Of Rogue States’ Which May Or May Not Be Roaming Vegas Searching For Cocaine
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Pence Mentions ‘Wolf Pack Of Rogue States’ Which May Or May Not Be Roaming Vegas Searching For Cocaine

The Axis is Evil is out, and the Wolf Pack of Rogue States is so, so in.

He Built A T-Shirt Empire. Now He’s Building A Village For Homeless Vets
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He Built A T-Shirt Empire. Now He’s Building A Village For Homeless Vets

The CEO of Nine Line Apparel is creating transitional housing for homeless veterans.

The Simple Way You Can Help Coast Guard Members During The Government Shutdown
Military Life

The Simple Way You Can Help Coast Guard Members During The Government Shutdown

Coast Guard Mutual Assistance has a GoFundme to help support Coast Guard members and their families for as long as the government shutdown lasts.

Don’t Expect (American) Lasers In Space Anytime Soon
Tech & Tactics

Don’t Expect (American) Lasers In Space Anytime Soon

Is it too much to ask for frickin space-based lasers?

Zero Coasties Were Paid To Create These Memes About The Government Shutdown
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Zero Coasties Were Paid To Create These Memes About The Government Shutdown

The Coast Guard is officially outta luck for a paycheck thanks to the government shutdown, which means that zero coasties have been paid to create some of the amazing memes being shared as a way to vent their frustration.

Mike Pence Says ‘ISIS Has Been Defeated’ Hours After ISIS Kills US Service Members In Syria
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Mike Pence Says ‘ISIS Has Been Defeated’ Hours After ISIS Kills US Service Members In Syria

Vice President Mike Pence repeated President Donald Trump's claim that "ISIS has been defeated" in Syria on Wednesday just hours after reported indicated several U.S. service members were killed by an ISIS suicide bomber in Manbij, Syria