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By Tom Ricks Jan 19, 2018

The Long March

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 … Continued

By Angry Staff Officer Jan 14, 2018

Humor

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 … Continued

By Angry Staff Officer Nov 21, 2017

Opinion

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 … Continued

By Barefoot Boomer, angrystaffofficer.com Nov 19, 2016

News

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 … Continued

By Angry Staff Officer Feb 17, 2016

Humor

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 … Continued

By Angry Staff Officer Jan 15, 2016

History

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, … Continued

By Angry Staff Officer Oct 26, 2015

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The reflective belt: an icon of the Global War On Terror

How can such a small thing bring about so much anger?

By Angry Staff Officer Sep 15, 2015

Humor

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 … Continued

By Angry Staff Officer Aug 18, 2015

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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 … Continued

By Angry Staff Officer Aug 17, 2015

Community

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 … Continued

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A Rising Twitter Star Who ‘Speaks For All Veterans’ Shares His Origin Story With T&P

7 Photos Veterans Will Never Get Tired Of Posting On Social Media

I Didn’t Know She Was Being Sexually Harassed, But I Should Have

Donald Trump’s Plan To Fire A Lot Of Generals Might Not Be So Simple

23 Literal Translations Of Military Graphics That Actually Make Sense

The Real Point Of Eisenhower’s Warning About The Military-Industrial Complex

The reflective belt: an icon of the Global War On Terror

10 Lies Troops Use On Their First Sergeants

Why The Woobie Is The Greatest Military Invention Ever Fielded

The Army’s Tortured History With Drawdowns And Budget Cuts