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The Pentagon Is Not Pissing Away As Much Money As You Think
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The Pentagon Is Not Pissing Away As Much Money As You Think

The Pentagon says it has been hurting for money, but it may have some extra $100 bills tucked in its thong.

The Brits Found The Wreck Of A Continental Navy Warship. Now They’re Plotting Their Revenge
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The Brits Found The Wreck Of A Continental Navy Warship. Now They’re Plotting Their Revenge

The remains of John Paul Jones' ship, the Bonhomme Richard, have been found just off the British coast, and are supposedly visible from a cliff and walkable at certain tides

John Bolton Reportedly Asked The Pentagon For Military Options To Hit Iran
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John Bolton Reportedly Asked The Pentagon For Military Options To Hit Iran

“The NSC coordinates policy and provides the president with options to anticipate and respond to a variety of threats.”

Marine in hot water for claiming men are ‘biologically designed’ to be attracted to young girls
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Marine in hot water for claiming men are ‘biologically designed’ to be attracted to young girls

"Wow...let's place all the blame on a man who is biologically designed to act that way ... and not the woman who wanted to do it."

Sub Commander Fired Over Allegations He Hired 10 Hookers On Deployment
Military Life

Sub Commander Fired Over Allegations He Hired 10 Hookers On Deployment

The commander of the submarine USS Bremerton who was relieved of command in August 2018 over issues of "inappropriate personal conduct" was investigated on allegations that he hired about 10 prostitutes while in port in the Philippines.

GoFundMe Is Refunding More Than $21 Million Raised By Air Force Veteran To Build The Border Wall
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GoFundMe Is Refunding More Than $21 Million Raised By Air Force Veteran To Build The Border Wall

“All donors will be contacted by GoFundMe via email and they can also find the donor form directly on the campaign page.”

Coast Guard Officer Punished For Flashing White Supremacist Symbol On National TV
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Coast Guard Officer Punished For Flashing White Supremacist Symbol On National TV

The U.S. Coast Guard officer who "intentionally" flashed a white supremacist hand gesture in the background of a live TV interview in September was officially censured by the branch shortly after the incident, the Post and Courier reported on Thursday

Captain America Is Basically The Bowe Bergdahl Of The Marvel Universe
Culture

Captain America Is Basically The Bowe Bergdahl Of The Marvel Universe

Yes, I know what you're thinking, but just hear me out.

ISIS Commander Tries Shooting Combat Propaganda. Then His ‘Brothers’ Leave Him For Dead After He Gets Shot
News

ISIS Commander Tries Shooting Combat Propaganda. Then His ‘Brothers’ Leave Him For Dead After He Gets Shot

It's must-see TV, so grab the popcorn.

No, The US Military Has Not Started Pulling Troops From Syria
News

No, The US Military Has Not Started Pulling Troops From Syria

Don't believe the hype: U.S. troops have not started leaving Syria yet

SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher Will Remain In Jail Prior To Court Martial In War Crimes Case
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SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher Will Remain In Jail Prior To Court Martial In War Crimes Case

The U.S. Navy SEAL Chief accused of war crimes during the Battle of Mosul will remain in a jail after a military judge denied his attorneys' motion to have him released from pretrial confinement on Thursday.

3 Tips On How To Make It Through A Serious History Book
Tech & Tactics

3 Tips On How To Make It Through A Serious History Book

3 Tips On How To Make It Through A Serious History Book

Marvel’s Baddest Vet Is Back In ‘The Punisher’ Season 2
Culture

Marvel’s Baddest Vet Is Back In ‘The Punisher’ Season 2

Frank Castle is back, not for justice, but for punishment in season 2 of Netflix's "The Punisher."

The Contractor Whose Mysterious Death Is Being Investigated Was A Decorated Green Beret
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The Contractor Whose Mysterious Death Is Being Investigated Was A Decorated Green Beret

Army veteran Richard Anthony Rodriguez deployed to Afghansitan four times and received numerous military awards.

China Swallowed Islands In The South China Sea. Now It Wants To Eat Djibouti Like Groceries
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China Swallowed Islands In The South China Sea. Now It Wants To Eat Djibouti Like Groceries

The Chinese military has a clear message for the U.S. Navy: Your FONOPs will not be fun ops, from the South China Sea to the Horn of Africa — and you have nobody to blame but yourself

It Looks Like The Real Star Of ‘Captain Marvel’ Is The Air Force
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It Looks Like The Real Star Of ‘Captain Marvel’ Is The Air Force

Captain Marvel is going to have to share the spotlight with the Air Force in her own movie.

Kurds Say They Captured A 16-Year-Old American ISIS Fighter
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Kurds Say They Captured A 16-Year-Old American ISIS Fighter

Syrian Kurdish forces say they have captured eight foreign-born ISIS fighters, one of whom is an American-born teenager.

How To Get Beyond The Army’s ‘Cargo Cult’ Approach To Mission Command
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How To Get Beyond The Army’s ‘Cargo Cult’ Approach To Mission Command

Cargo Cultists provide an example of how not to implement change — one the Army should consider as it struggles to make Mission Command a reality

Sir, Put Down Your Narrative And Step Away Slowly
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Sir, Put Down Your Narrative And Step Away Slowly

I am skeptical of a lot of the recommendations I read on leadership, which often strikes me as pyramids of buzzwords, but I liked this article by a former British submariner who went on to do a PhD in leadership.

Iran Confirms Imprisonment Of US Navy Veteran Michael White
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Iran Confirms Imprisonment Of US Navy Veteran Michael White

Iran confirmed on Wednesday it had arrested an American, confirming U.S. media reports about a case that risks further worsening relations with Washington.