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While Pearl Harbor fell under attack, this Marine fought like hell at Wake Island
Marine Corps

While Pearl Harbor fell under attack, this Marine fought like hell at Wake Island

When a Japanese rush against his position failed, Elrod captured an enemy automatic weapon and laid down suppressing fire himself.

By James Elphick

Posted on Dec 7, 2017

A History Of ‘Bloopers’: Rifle Grenades, ‘Thumpers,’ And Underslung Launchers
Weapons

A History Of ‘Bloopers’: Rifle Grenades, ‘Thumpers,’ And Underslung Launchers

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 7, 2017

The Air Force Wants To Use Falcons To Punch Drones Out Of The Sky
Air Force

The Air Force Wants To Use Falcons To Punch Drones Out Of The Sky

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 7, 2017

The Navy Has A New Ad Campaign. Who Should Be Its Next Voice?
Navy

The Navy Has A New Ad Campaign. Who Should Be Its Next Voice?

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 6, 2017

To Be Effective, The Corps’ New Toxic Leadership Test Will Have To Be Marine-Proof
Opinion

To Be Effective, The Corps’ New Toxic Leadership Test Will Have To Be Marine-Proof

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Dec 6, 2017

We Salute The Army Vet Who Commandeered A Waffle House Kitchen After A Night Of Drinking
Army

We Salute The Army Vet Who Commandeered A Waffle House Kitchen After A Night Of Drinking

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 6, 2017

The Air Force Is Terrible At Reporting Its Criminals. The Other Branches Are Even Worse
Air Force

The Air Force Is Terrible At Reporting Its Criminals. The Other Branches Are Even Worse

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 6, 2017

Here’s The New Navy Slogan That Took 18 Months And Millions Of Dollars To Think Up
Navy

Here’s The New Navy Slogan That Took 18 Months And Millions Of Dollars To Think Up

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Dec 5, 2017

Civilian Marksmanship Program Reveals Plan For Sale Of Surplus M1911 Pistols
Guns

Civilian Marksmanship Program Reveals Plan For Sale Of Surplus M1911 Pistols

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 5, 2017

Jesse Ventura Takes His Last Shots At ‘American Liar’ Chris Kyle As He Drops Lawsuit
Entertainment

Jesse Ventura Takes His Last Shots At ‘American Liar’ Chris Kyle As He Drops Lawsuit

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 5, 2017

15 December Events With Free Tickets for Service Members, Veterans, And Mil Families
Military Life

15 December Events With Free Tickets for Service Members, Veterans, And Mil Families

By Steven Weintraub

Posted on Dec 5, 2017

Report: US-Made Missile Defense System Failed 5 Separate Times During Yemeni Rebel Attack On Saudi Arabia
Middle East

Report: US-Made Missile Defense System Failed 5 Separate Times During Yemeni Rebel Attack On Saudi Arabia

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 5, 2017

Veterans Have An Obligation To Hold Congress Accountable In An Era Of Perpetual War
News

Veterans Have An Obligation To Hold Congress Accountable In An Era Of Perpetual War

By Nathan Smith

Posted on Dec 5, 2017

Vets Are Split On Whether Trump Should Return Church Bells Seized In Philippine–American War
Indo-Pacific

Vets Are Split On Whether Trump Should Return Church Bells Seized In Philippine–American War

By J.p. Lawrence

Posted on Dec 5, 2017

The Navy’s Much-Hyped Electromagnetic Railgun May End Up Dead In The Water
Navy

The Navy’s Much-Hyped Electromagnetic Railgun May End Up Dead In The Water

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 5, 2017

Senator Calls For US Military Dependents To Be Evacuated From South Korea As War Tensions Grow
News

Senator Calls For US Military Dependents To Be Evacuated From South Korea As War Tensions Grow

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Dec 4, 2017

Philippine Special Forces Celebrate Victory Over ISIS With An 8-Minute Brag Video
Indo-Pacific

Philippine Special Forces Celebrate Victory Over ISIS With An 8-Minute Brag Video

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 4, 2017

4 Common Questions About VA Benefits Answered By An Expert
Benefits & Pay

4 Common Questions About VA Benefits Answered By An Expert

By Dan Thorstad

Posted on Dec 3, 2017

This Is How The Navy Responds When A Submarine Disappears
Navy

This Is How The Navy Responds When A Submarine Disappears

By Josh Dean

Posted on Dec 2, 2017

Flynn Pleads Guilty On Russia Charge, This Shit Is Real, So Get A Helmet
News

Flynn Pleads Guilty On Russia Charge, This Shit Is Real, So Get A Helmet

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Dec 1, 2017