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By David Roza Jan 13, 2021

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In other news, the Coast Guard has recovered a stolen tiki hut boat

“Don’t drink and boat!”

By David Roza Jan 8, 2021

Culture

Here’s the fascinating story behind this Army paramedic’s distinct flight mask

“Sgt. Boxx is perhaps the most qualified medic I’ve ever seen."

By James Clark Jan 8, 2021

Mandatory Fun

What the hell is this ‘Integrated Survivability Onion’ chart?

Really, we want to know.

By Paul Szoldra Jan 1, 2021

Entertainment

This hilarious new animated short captures the boredom felt by troops everywhere

"At the end of the day, we want to make veterans laugh. Because that’s the best therapy."

By James Clark Dec 31, 2020

Mandatory Fun

What military video games should we be playing in 2021?

Okay, so what are we playing?

By James Clark Dec 30, 2020

News

We salute these unsung heroes of 2020

The heroic, the badass, and the belligerent.

By James Clark Dec 29, 2020

Culture

Meet ‘Veteran With A Sign,’ the Marine grunt who became a meme philosopher

“Tattoos and long hair do not change my combat effectiveness.”

By Jeff Schogol Dec 29, 2020

News

No, these Space Force uniform concepts aren’t real

Would you like to know more?

By James Clark Dec 24, 2020

Mandatory Fun

That time the USS George Washington won the sh*t out of Christmas

Editor's note: This story was originally published on Dec. 18, 2019.

By James Clark Dec 24, 2020

Culture

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the war zone…

Editor's note: This article was originally published on Dec. 23, 2019.

By Paul Szoldra Dec 23, 2020

Entertainment

A bunch of Marines and Ospreys may be appearing in ‘Mission: Impossible’

“Participation in this film will showcase the Marine Corps as a disciplined, professional, ready force."

By Haley Britzky Dec 23, 2020

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Gen. Mark Milley definitely has a tattoo and the mystery is killing me

"There’s a good story to it but we’re going to let the mystery live on for a little longer."

By Jared Keller Dec 23, 2020

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You can now score your very own ‘The A-Team’ van

I love it when a plan comes together!

By James Clark Dec 23, 2020

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DoD asked people what they thought of Space Force ‘Guardians’: ‘I want my tax dollars back’

Oof.

By James Clark Dec 22, 2020

Entertainment

‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie, according to the guy who wrote the script

"I don't know where the debate comes from."

By David Roza Dec 21, 2020

Mandatory Fun

We salute the Air Force chief who smoked turkeys and bought Rockstars for his airmen when the commissary ran out

“Chief is setting the example for the whole dang Air Force."

By 1st Lt. Patrick Cirenza Dec 18, 2020

Culture

Everything right and wrong with the mortar trooper from ‘The Mandalorian,’ according to a Marine mortar platoon commander

A long time ago, in a mortar platoon far, far away.

By Paul Szoldra Dec 17, 2020

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This video is a case study in how to combat boredom in the military

Watch two soldiers duke it out while wearing cardboard armor, swords, flails, and shields.

By James Clark Dec 17, 2020

Culture

US Marine saves elderly woman’s life after she was bitten by a Habu viper

Marine: 1. Snake: 0.

By David Roza Dec 16, 2020

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A Space Force member was busted down a rank for bailing on PT to get a PlayStation 5

“Yolo, PS5 > letters of discipline.”

By Paul Szoldra Dec 16, 2020

Entertainment

CBS is developing a series based on the futuristic ‘Burn In’ world of crime-fighting robots

If it's anything like the book, then it'll probably be worth watching.

By James Clark Dec 15, 2020

Culture

Netflix’s ‘Outside The Wire’ brings us a militarized ‘Six Million Dollar Man’ for the GWOT era

It probably won't win any awards, but it might keep you entertained.

By David Roza Dec 15, 2020

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We salute the airman who just made Air Force PT gear sexy

The video proves that sex appeal isn't about the clothes you wear, it's how you wear them.

By James Clark Dec 14, 2020

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The Space Force is officially better at ‘Call of Duty’ than the other branches

I guess the Army and Marine Corps' emphasis on ground combat doesn't translate to gaming?

By David Roza Dec 14, 2020

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We salute the sailor who walked the flight deck in a Star Wars droid costume

“A couple pilots were getting ready to get launched and they saw me and were like ‘What?’”

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In other news, the Coast Guard has recovered a stolen tiki hut boat

Here’s the fascinating story behind this Army paramedic’s distinct flight mask

What the hell is this ‘Integrated Survivability Onion’ chart?

This hilarious new animated short captures the boredom felt by troops everywhere

What military video games should we be playing in 2021?

We salute these unsung heroes of 2020

Meet ‘Veteran With A Sign,’ the Marine grunt who became a meme philosopher

No, these Space Force uniform concepts aren’t real

That time the USS George Washington won the sh*t out of Christmas

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the war zone…

A bunch of Marines and Ospreys may be appearing in ‘Mission: Impossible’

Gen. Mark Milley definitely has a tattoo and the mystery is killing me

You can now score your very own ‘The A-Team’ van

DoD asked people what they thought of Space Force ‘Guardians’: ‘I want my tax dollars back’

‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie, according to the guy who wrote the script

We salute the Air Force chief who smoked turkeys and bought Rockstars for his airmen when the commissary ran out

Everything right and wrong with the mortar trooper from ‘The Mandalorian,’ according to a Marine mortar platoon commander

This video is a case study in how to combat boredom in the military

US Marine saves elderly woman’s life after she was bitten by a Habu viper

A Space Force member was busted down a rank for bailing on PT to get a PlayStation 5

CBS is developing a series based on the futuristic ‘Burn In’ world of crime-fighting robots

Netflix’s ‘Outside The Wire’ brings us a militarized ‘Six Million Dollar Man’ for the GWOT era

We salute the airman who just made Air Force PT gear sexy

The Space Force is officially better at ‘Call of Duty’ than the other branches

We salute the sailor who walked the flight deck in a Star Wars droid costume