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How A Defense Secretary Works: Inside The Turbulent Mind Of Donald Rumsfeld
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How A Defense Secretary Works: Inside The Turbulent Mind Of Donald Rumsfeld

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 2, 2018

How The Media’s Narrow Portrayal Of Service Members Does The Military A Disservice
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How The Media’s Narrow Portrayal Of Service Members Does The Military A Disservice

By Emma Moore

Posted on Aug 2, 2018

The Pentagon Condemns The State Of US Professional Military Education
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The Pentagon Condemns The State Of US Professional Military Education

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 2, 2018

Here’s What You Need To Do To Pass The Army’s Combat Fitness Test
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Here’s What You Need To Do To Pass The Army’s Combat Fitness Test

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 2, 2018

Tim Kennedy Spars With Death In New TV Show ‘Hard To Kill’
Culture

Tim Kennedy Spars With Death In New TV Show ‘Hard To Kill’

By Brad Howard

Posted on Aug 2, 2018

That Time The Russian Military Stole A Bunch Of US Marine Corps Humvees
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That Time The Russian Military Stole A Bunch Of US Marine Corps Humvees

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 1, 2018

Wounded Warriors Won’t Be Separated Under DoD’s Non-Deployable Policy
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Wounded Warriors Won’t Be Separated Under DoD’s Non-Deployable Policy

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 1, 2018

US Special Operations Forces Are Getting A Long-Awaited Silent Weapons Upgrade
Tech & Tactics

US Special Operations Forces Are Getting A Long-Awaited Silent Weapons Upgrade

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 1, 2018

This Upcoming Submarine Action Thriller Has Sailors Saying ‘Oorah’ And I’ve Already Lost Interest
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This Upcoming Submarine Action Thriller Has Sailors Saying ‘Oorah’ And I’ve Already Lost Interest

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 1, 2018

The Chinese Are On The Verge Of Dominating A New Domain: Near Space
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The Chinese Are On The Verge Of Dominating A New Domain: Near Space

By Robert Work

Posted on Aug 1, 2018

Finally, The US Ekes Out A Win In Afghanistan After 2 Dismal Years
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Finally, The US Ekes Out A Win In Afghanistan After 2 Dismal Years

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 31, 2018

Russia Can’t Afford Its Fancy New T-14 Armata Main Battle Tanks
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Russia Can’t Afford Its Fancy New T-14 Armata Main Battle Tanks

By Brad Howard

Posted on Jul 31, 2018

Aspiring Lieutenants Practice Getting Lost On Land Navigation Training
Tech & Tactics

Aspiring Lieutenants Practice Getting Lost On Land Navigation Training

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 31, 2018

The Future Of Information Warfare Is Here — And The Russians Are Already Doing It
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The Future Of Information Warfare Is Here — And The Russians Are Already Doing It

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jul 31, 2018

The F-15X Is The Missile-Hauler The Air Force Needs For A Stand-Off Fight
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The F-15X Is The Missile-Hauler The Air Force Needs For A Stand-Off Fight

By Brad Howard

Posted on Jul 26, 2018

Does POTUS Think The F-35 Is Literally Invisible? An Investigation
Tech & Tactics

Does POTUS Think The F-35 Is Literally Invisible? An Investigation

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 26, 2018

Book Excerpt: How The US Military Professionalized In The Early 19th Century
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Book Excerpt: How The US Military Professionalized In The Early 19th Century

By Joseph T. Glatthaar

Posted on Jul 26, 2018

Florida Official Resigns After Cursing Out Army Veteran As ‘Traitor’ On Facebook
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Florida Official Resigns After Cursing Out Army Veteran As ‘Traitor’ On Facebook

Posted on Jul 26, 2018

This Army Base In Kuwait Is Waging War On Soldiers’ Insides
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This Army Base In Kuwait Is Waging War On Soldiers’ Insides

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 25, 2018

Watch Afghan Special Forces’ All-Female Platoon Train To Kick Ass And Take Names
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Watch Afghan Special Forces’ All-Female Platoon Train To Kick Ass And Take Names

Within the special operations ranks of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces is a small, elite unit with a unique characteristic: It's made up entirely of women

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 23, 2018