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The inside story of the deadliest attack on a U.S. military base during the Iraq War
Three dozen military veterans in Congress voted against expanding GI Bill benefits
‘I’m going to hang your ass’ — Army vet allegedly threatens Air Force agent investigating him
The Pentagon wants next-generation night vision that can be worn like sunglasses
Air Force’s botched integration of women in special ops ignites firestorm of controversy
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A Rising Twitter Star Who ‘Speaks For All Veterans’ Shares His Origin Story With T&P
If you intelligently follow national security issues on Twitter, you likely have come across @iAmTheWarax, a crusty fellow resembling John...
7 Photos Veterans Will Never Get Tired Of Posting On Social Media
Veterans are mostly proud of their service. And rightfully so, it’s no small thing to take the leap into the...
I Didn’t Know She Was Being Sexually Harassed, But I Should Have
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on the blog of Angry Staff Officer. She had a senior non-commissioned officer buy her...
Donald Trump’s Plan To Fire A Lot Of Generals Might Not Be So Simple
Editor’s note: This post originally appeared on angrystaffofficer.com in September. It was written by guest blogger Barefoot Boomer. At September’s NBC...
23 Literal Translations Of Military Graphics That Actually Make Sense
Editor’s Note: A version of this article originally appeared on the blog of Angry Staff Officer. I know you all...
The Real Point Of Eisenhower’s Warning About The Military-Industrial Complex
Sunday, Jan. 17, will mark the 55th anniversary of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s famous “military-industrial complex” speech. His key warning,...
The reflective belt: an icon of the Global War On Terror
How can such a small thing bring about so much anger?
10 Lies Troops Use On Their First Sergeants
The job of first sergeant, or “top sergeant” as it was once called, is perhaps one of the most rewarding...
Why The Woobie Is The Greatest Military Invention Ever Fielded
There have been some amazing military innovations over the years: freeze-dried food for MREs, jet aircraft, rail guns, and the...
The Army’s Tortured History With Drawdowns And Budget Cuts
“There is bound to be a reaction, following this wave of economy. There is bound to come a time when...
5 Times Failing Made Me A Better Company Grade Officer
The Army likes to talk a lot about risks: risk mitigation, acceptable risk, risk aversion, risk management, etc. The thing...
How A Drunk Decision By A Terrible Commanding Officer Led To A Medal Of Honor
Stop by the shipyards at Bath, Maine, home of Bath Iron Works, and the sight is impressive: Massive docks and...
When Is The Right Time To Merge The Army National Guard And Reserve? Never.
Is it time to merge the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve? Ask that question to Guard and Reserve...
10 Things You Wish You Didn’t Know About Being Deployed
Editor’s Note: This article has been modified from its original version, which was published on Medium by Angry Staff Officer....
Why I Changed My Mind About Women In Combat Arms Units
One of the more emotional debates going on in the defense community right now is the initiative to move women...
