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American soldier and actor Audie Murphy, as seen playing himself in the autobiographical 1995 film "To Hell and Back."
Army

Audie Murphy earned his Medal of Honor with nothing but a burning tank destroyer’s .50 cal and insane bravery

On Jan. 26, 1945, the most decorated service member of World War II earned his legacy in a fiery fashion.

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 26, 2018

For Most Vets, PTSD Isn’t The Problem, ‘Transition Stress’ Is. Here’s What That Means
Transition

For Most Vets, PTSD Isn’t The Problem, ‘Transition Stress’ Is. Here’s What That Means

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 26, 2018

Here’s All The Sweet Gear Marines Will Rock Downrange In 2018
Marine Corps

Here’s All The Sweet Gear Marines Will Rock Downrange In 2018

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 25, 2018

The Pentagon’s Readiness Crisis Threatens To Worsen In 2018
News

The Pentagon’s Readiness Crisis Threatens To Worsen In 2018

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 25, 2018

Air Force

The Air Force’s ‘Ultimate Battle Plane’ Has A Major Gun Problem

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 25, 2018

The Marine Corps Wants A Piece Of The Army’s Lethal New Sniper Rifle
Army

The Marine Corps Wants A Piece Of The Army’s Lethal New Sniper Rifle

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 25, 2018

Check Out All The Weird Pricey Swag DoD Bigwigs Get From Foreign Dignitaries
United States

Check Out All The Weird Pricey Swag DoD Bigwigs Get From Foreign Dignitaries

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Jan 25, 2018

Soon, Marines Who Break The Rules May Have To Break Some Rocks With A Hammer
Marine Corps

Soon, Marines Who Break The Rules May Have To Break Some Rocks With A Hammer

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 24, 2018

You’ll Have To Do Better Than Guzzling Snake Blood To Impress The US Military
Humor

You’ll Have To Do Better Than Guzzling Snake Blood To Impress The US Military

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 24, 2018

North Korea Isn’t Just A Threat — It’s A Distraction
Korea

North Korea Isn’t Just A Threat — It’s A Distraction

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 24, 2018

What You Should Know About Trump’s Legal Authority To Order A Nuclear Strike
News

What You Should Know About Trump’s Legal Authority To Order A Nuclear Strike

By James W. Weirick, Rob Bracknell

Posted on Jan 23, 2018

Real Patriotic Veterans Don’t Need To Be Obnoxious About It
Opinion

Real Patriotic Veterans Don’t Need To Be Obnoxious About It

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jan 23, 2018

The Pentagon Is Woefully Unprepared For The Global War On Terror’s African Front
Africa

The Pentagon Is Woefully Unprepared For The Global War On Terror’s African Front

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 23, 2018

The Navy Charges: Is Accountability Found In A Trial? I Fear Not, And Here’s Why
Military Life

The Navy Charges: Is Accountability Found In A Trial? I Fear Not, And Here’s Why

By Michele Poole

Posted on Jan 23, 2018

What We Talk About When We Talk About NFL Playoff Games Airing On AFN
Culture

What We Talk About When We Talk About NFL Playoff Games Airing On AFN

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 23, 2018

The 1st SFAB’s Afghan Deployment Is A Moment Of Truth For The Global War On Terror
Army

The 1st SFAB’s Afghan Deployment Is A Moment Of Truth For The Global War On Terror

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 23, 2018

Budget Spats Hurt Families Of The Fallen The Most
Military Life

Budget Spats Hurt Families Of The Fallen The Most

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 23, 2018

USM©: Inside The Marine Corps’ Heated Campaign To Protect Its Sacred Brand
Marine Corps

USM©: Inside The Marine Corps’ Heated Campaign To Protect Its Sacred Brand

The few, the proud, the trademark litigants

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 22, 2018

Predators Are Circling Around VA Home Loan Borrowers. Here’s How To Protect Yourself
Training

Predators Are Circling Around VA Home Loan Borrowers. Here’s How To Protect Yourself

By Greg Flynn

Posted on Jan 22, 2018

The Obstacles Facing VA In Its Fight To End Veteran Homelessness
Veterans

The Obstacles Facing VA In Its Fight To End Veteran Homelessness

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 22, 2018