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military grooming standards
Culture

How grooming standards have changed in the U.S. military

Great hair wins wars.

‘Send Me’: Senior chief Shannon Kent and the hunt for ISIS
Air Force

‘Send Me’: Senior chief Shannon Kent and the hunt for ISIS

This excerpt from the forthcoming “Send Me: The True Story of a Mother at War,” follows Navy chief Shannon Kent's hunt for a senior ISIS leader.

Soldiers hang from howitzer tubes during a reenlistment ceremony.
Culture

A soldier reenlisted while taped to a Howitzer and that’s awesome

We hope this soldier also got a free four-day weekend out of the deal.

Deadlift
Marine Corps

Marine breaks world record in deadlift competition

Bravo Zulu!

Tun Tavern
Marine Corps

Marines rejoice: Tun Tavern replica planned for Philadelphia

The Tun Tavern replica is expected to be completed in 2025.

Army Major smuggled rifles, pistols and a shotgun to Ghana in rice barrels
Army

Army Major smuggled rifles, pistols and a shotgun to Ghana in rice barrels

The arms shipment made it all the way to Africa from a port in Baltimore, Maryland.

Ranger legend Col. Ralph Puckett honored at U.S. Capitol
Iraq War

Ranger legend Col. Ralph Puckett honored at U.S. Capitol

Sen. Joni Ernst met Puckett when she was an Army Reserve Lieutenant. "You would think he was a librarian. He was so quiet and so humble," she said.

Bryson Banks as a Marine Corps Scout Sniper and stand up comedy.
Entertainment

Meet Marine-turned-stand up comedian Bryson Banks

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Army combat patch
Army

Army says combat patches memo on social media is ‘not valid’

The Army has not relaxed the criteria for wearing combat patches.

Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans

VA opens benefits to vets with other than honorable discharges

New rule changes remove barriers for dismissals tied to homosexuality, as well as create an exemption for "compelling circumstances."

The Navy USS Carney defeats a combination of Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea, Oct. 19. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Lau.
Drone Swarms

US needs cheaper ways to shoot down drones, Pentagon acquisition chief says

It's currently costing more than $100,000 per shot to take out UAS, William LaPlante said.

This new Marine Corps helicopter refueled from a Navy tanker while carrying a Navy fighter
Marine Corps

This new Marine Corps helicopter refueled from a Navy tanker while carrying a Navy fighter

For two services supposedly focused on boats and ground ops, there sure is some great flying going on in this photo.

1st Cavalry Division Headquarters deploying to Europe
Army

1st Cavalry Division Headquarters deploying to Europe

The command will take over for 3rd Infantry Division Headquarters as part of support for the NATO mission.

So does the Air Force have new aces now?
Air Force

So does the Air Force have new aces now?

The math involved in recent shootdowns of Iranian drones suggests yes.

Marine Cpl. Miguel A. Maya
Marine Corps

Marine who died in aviation ground mishap identified

We honor the memory of Marine Cpl. Miguel A. Maya.

Paul Johnson posing for a photo at Times Square in New York City, New York.
Culture

Navy officer Paul Johnson just completed an epic run across the US

He ran 3,000 miles and raised over half a million dollars for Team RWB

Army general bans most work texts after duty day
Army

Army general bans most work texts after duty day

Democracy has broken out.

Update the safety brief: the flame-throwing robot dog is here
News

Update the safety brief: the flame-throwing robot dog is here

The company sells a variety of devices like the TF-19 WASP, a drone with a flamethrower attachment.

Millions of low-income vets could lose internet access vital for healthcare
Military Branches

Millions of low-income vets could lose internet access vital for healthcare

Millions of veterans who rely on the internet for health care may lose access at the end of April, VA officials say.

Nicole Mitchell
Air Force

Air National Guard officer and state senator arrested for burglary

Air National Guard Lt. Col. Nicole L. Mitchell is commander of the 126th Weather Flight, a Wisconsin Air National Guard unit.