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Is COIN Inherently Fragile? And Even Worse, Is Insurgency Anti-Fragile?
News

Is COIN Inherently Fragile? And Even Worse, Is Insurgency Anti-Fragile?

By Daniel Shell

Posted on Jan 29, 2018

Afghan Commando Afghanistan Camp Morehead
Afghanistan

The future of Afghanistan may depend on Afghan Commandos

Can Afghanistan's battle-hardened Commandos save the country?

By Marty Skovlund Jr.

Posted on Jan 29, 2018

Elon Musk’s $600 Flamethrower Will Apparently Be Released Into The Civilian Market In April
Weapons

Elon Musk’s $600 Flamethrower Will Apparently Be Released Into The Civilian Market In April

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 27, 2018

The Tactical Case For The Flamethrower, According To A Vietnam War Vet
Veterans

The Tactical Case For The Flamethrower, According To A Vietnam War Vet

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 27, 2018

The Turkish Offensive In Syria Proves It’s Time To Recalibrate The War On Terror Machine
News

The Turkish Offensive In Syria Proves It’s Time To Recalibrate The War On Terror Machine

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 26, 2018

Former VA Employee Charged With Trying To Sell Veterans Personal Info For $100,000
Veterans

Former VA Employee Charged With Trying To Sell Veterans Personal Info For $100,000

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 26, 2018

Ex-VA Employee Pleads Guilty To Siphoning Off $66,000 In Disability Payments To Personal Accounts
United States

Ex-VA Employee Pleads Guilty To Siphoning Off $66,000 In Disability Payments To Personal Accounts

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 26, 2018

‘Anatomy Of Failure’: An Analysis Of Why America Keeps Losing Wars
Opinion

‘Anatomy Of Failure’: An Analysis Of Why America Keeps Losing Wars

By Adm. James Stavridis (Ret.)

Posted on Jan 26, 2018

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