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15 years after her Blackhawk was shot down, Tammy Duckworth finds an Iraq ‘on the precipice’
Army

15 years after her Blackhawk was shot down, Tammy Duckworth finds an Iraq ‘on the precipice’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 2, 2019

The Pentagon is ending a training program for Afghan pilots after nearly half go AWOL in the US
Afghanistan

The Pentagon is ending a training program for Afghan pilots after nearly half go AWOL in the US

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 2, 2019

The high-tech stealth F-35A made its combat debut against… a cave
Stealth

The high-tech stealth F-35A made its combat debut against… a cave

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 1, 2019

Afghanistan in 2019: This is what losing looks like
Afghanistan

Afghanistan in 2019: This is what losing looks like

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 29, 2019

US service member dies in fourth non-combat fatality in 2 weeks
Middle East

US service member dies in fourth non-combat fatality in 2 weeks

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 29, 2019

Almost every US metric for the war in Afghanistan ‘is now classified or nonexistent,’ so obviously things are going swimmingly
Afghanistan

Almost every US metric for the war in Afghanistan ‘is now classified or nonexistent,’ so obviously things are going swimmingly

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 25, 2019

A Fort Carson soldier who died in Iraq is the third non-combat fatality in a week
Army

A Fort Carson soldier who died in Iraq is the third non-combat fatality in a week

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 25, 2019

General says Marine killed by IED in Afghanistan could have lived if he wore his seat belt
Marine Corps

General says Marine killed by IED in Afghanistan could have lived if he wore his seat belt

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 23, 2019

Airman dies in non-combat incident in Qatar
Air Force

Airman dies in non-combat incident in Qatar

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 22, 2019

Pentagon identifies soldier killed in non-combat incident in Iraq
Army

Pentagon identifies soldier killed in non-combat incident in Iraq

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 22, 2019

A US service member has died in a ‘non-combat incident’ in Iraq
Iraq

A US service member has died in a ‘non-combat incident’ in Iraq

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 20, 2019

Oklahoma attorney general asks Trump to pardon former soldier convicted of murdering Iraqi prisoner
Army

Oklahoma attorney general asks Trump to pardon former soldier convicted of murdering Iraqi prisoner

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 18, 2019

Iraq moves to ban Fortnite and PUBG with a boost from ‘Mullah Atari’
Entertainment

Iraq moves to ban Fortnite and PUBG with a boost from ‘Mullah Atari’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 18, 2019

DoD identifies three Marines killed in Afghanistan
Marine Corps

DoD identifies three Marines killed in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 10, 2019

3 US service members, one contractor killed in Afghanistan
Afghanistan

3 US service members, one contractor killed in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 8, 2019

After 18 years of conflict, Congress needs to rein in the forever wars
Opinion

After 18 years of conflict, Congress needs to rein in the forever wars

By Dan Caldwell, Jon Soltz

Posted on Apr 8, 2019

US officially designates Iranian military unit as a ‘foreign terrorist organization’
Iran

US officially designates Iranian military unit as a ‘foreign terrorist organization’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 8, 2019

The Pentagon says Iran killed 603 US troops during the Iraq War
Iran

The Pentagon says Iran killed 603 US troops during the Iraq War

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 4, 2019

Trump: Navy SEAL accused of war crimes being moved to ‘less restrictive confinement’
Navy

Trump: Navy SEAL accused of war crimes being moved to ‘less restrictive confinement’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 30, 2019

Fallen EOD tech left dozens of hidden love letters behind for wife before deploying to Afghanistan
Afghanistan War

Fallen EOD tech left dozens of hidden love letters behind for wife before deploying to Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 27, 2019

US-backed group in Syria says it suffered more than 11,000 killed and 21,000 wounded fighting ISIS
Middle East

US-backed group in Syria says it suffered more than 11,000 killed and 21,000 wounded fighting ISIS

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 25, 2019

Pentagon identifies 2 soldiers killed in Afghanistan as Green Beret, EOD tech
Army

Pentagon identifies 2 soldiers killed in Afghanistan as Green Beret, EOD tech

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 24, 2019

ISIS has not been defeated yet, despite what the White House says
Middle East

ISIS has not been defeated yet, despite what the White House says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 22, 2019

Afghan security forces robbed and terrorized US-funded support staff to the tune of $780K
Afghanistan

Afghan security forces robbed and terrorized US-funded support staff to the tune of $780K

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 19, 2019

Once political foes, these veterans are joining forces against a shared enemy: America’s ‘forever wars’
Afghanistan

Once political foes, these veterans are joining forces against a shared enemy: America’s ‘forever wars’

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 18, 2019

The Taliban captured 150 Afghan soldiers as they tried to flee the country
Afghanistan

The Taliban captured 150 Afghan soldiers as they tried to flee the country

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 17, 2019

Navy minesweeper damaged after fire breaks out while docked in Bahrain
Navy

Navy minesweeper damaged after fire breaks out while docked in Bahrain

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 16, 2019

US ‘friendly fire’ air strike wipes out Afghan military checkpoint
Afghanistan

US ‘friendly fire’ air strike wipes out Afghan military checkpoint

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 13, 2019

Soldier to receive posthumous Medal of Honor for tackling a suicide bomber in Iraq
Army

Soldier to receive posthumous Medal of Honor for tackling a suicide bomber in Iraq

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 12, 2019

CENTCOM commander Gen. Votel: ISIS will be back
Army

CENTCOM commander Gen. Votel: ISIS will be back

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 7, 2019

He was nearly killed by a Taliban RPG. Now he’s safe in the United States, and one of its newest citizens
Army

He was nearly killed by a Taliban RPG. Now he’s safe in the United States, and one of its newest citizens

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 6, 2019

Sen. Rand Paul wants to end the war in Afghanistan with a ‘victory bonus’ for all GWOT vets
Afghanistan

Sen. Rand Paul wants to end the war in Afghanistan with a ‘victory bonus’ for all GWOT vets

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 5, 2019

The war documentary the Marine Corps doesn’t want you to see is finally hitting theaters
Entertainment

The war documentary the Marine Corps doesn’t want you to see is finally hitting theaters

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 1, 2019

US relied on Microsoft Excel to track gross human rights violations in Afghanistan until 2017
Afghanistan

US relied on Microsoft Excel to track gross human rights violations in Afghanistan until 2017

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 28, 2019

This ISIS fighter made a technical out of a shopping cart
Humor

This ISIS fighter made a technical out of a shopping cart

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 27, 2019

On its first combat deployment, the Marine Corps’ F-35 bombed both the Taliban and ISIS
Marine Corps

On its first combat deployment, the Marine Corps’ F-35 bombed both the Taliban and ISIS

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 25, 2019

What withdrawal? Hundreds of US troops to remain in Syria
Middle East

What withdrawal? Hundreds of US troops to remain in Syria

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 23, 2019

Sen. Graham tells Shanahan that leaving Syria is ‘the dumbest f*****g idea I’ve ever heard’
Middle East

Sen. Graham tells Shanahan that leaving Syria is ‘the dumbest f*****g idea I’ve ever heard’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 20, 2019

Soldier who tackled a man in a suicide vest to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross
Army

Soldier who tackled a man in a suicide vest to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 20, 2019

Trial of Navy SEAL accused of murder delayed by 3 months
Navy

Trial of Navy SEAL accused of murder delayed by 3 months

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 14, 2019

Witness seeks immunity to testify against SEAL accused of battlefield murder
Navy

Witness seeks immunity to testify against SEAL accused of battlefield murder

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 13, 2019

Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan showed up to Afghanistan looking like a Bond villain
Afghanistan

Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan showed up to Afghanistan looking like a Bond villain

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 11, 2019

Former Green Beret charged with murder says he killed suspected Taliban bomb-maker in an ambush
Army

Former Green Beret charged with murder says he killed suspected Taliban bomb-maker in an ambush

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 10, 2019

Soldier billed as ‘timeless example of heroism under fire’ to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross
Army

Soldier billed as ‘timeless example of heroism under fire’ to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 10, 2019

Veterans in Congress attack Trump’s case for withdrawing troops from Syria and Afghanistan
Afghanistan

Veterans in Congress attack Trump’s case for withdrawing troops from Syria and Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 7, 2019

The US nearly got into a war with Iran over a porta-potty
Iran

The US nearly got into a war with Iran over a porta-potty

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 5, 2019

The number of armed contractors in Afghanistan has increased more than 65% since Trump took office
Afghanistan

The number of armed contractors in Afghanistan has increased more than 65% since Trump took office

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 4, 2019

Six Airmen Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross For Playing Critical Role In 2017 Yemen Raid
Air Force

Six Airmen Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross For Playing Critical Role In 2017 Yemen Raid

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 25, 2019

SEAL Officer Accused Of Covering Up War Crimes Heads To Court-Martial
Navy

SEAL Officer Accused Of Covering Up War Crimes Heads To Court-Martial

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 23, 2019

Pentagon Identifies Green Beret Killed In Afghanistan
Army

Pentagon Identifies Green Beret Killed In Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 23, 2019

Soldier In Serious Condition Following Syria Bombing That Killed 4 Others
Army

Soldier In Serious Condition Following Syria Bombing That Killed 4 Others

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 23, 2019

Israel To Iran: Too Close For Missiles, I’m Switching To Tweets
Mandatory Fun

Israel To Iran: Too Close For Missiles, I’m Switching To Tweets

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 21, 2019

Army Ranger Dies After Being Wounded In Afghanistan
Army

Army Ranger Dies After Being Wounded In Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 18, 2019

Navy SEAL Officer To Be Arraigned In Connection To Killing Of Unarmed ISIS Fighter
Navy

Navy SEAL Officer To Be Arraigned In Connection To Killing Of Unarmed ISIS Fighter

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 18, 2019

Army Moving Forward With Case Against Green Beret Charged With Killing Suspected Taliban Bomb-Maker
Army

Army Moving Forward With Case Against Green Beret Charged With Killing Suspected Taliban Bomb-Maker

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 17, 2019

ISIS Suicide Bomber Kills 4 Americans In Syria
Middle East

ISIS Suicide Bomber Kills 4 Americans In Syria

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 16, 2019

The Strengths And Weaknesses That Will Shape Iran’s Future
Iran

The Strengths And Weaknesses That Will Shape Iran’s Future

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Jan 14, 2019

ISIS Commander Tries Shooting Combat Propaganda. Then His ‘Brothers’ Leave Him For Dead After He Gets Shot
Mandatory Fun

ISIS Commander Tries Shooting Combat Propaganda. Then His ‘Brothers’ Leave Him For Dead After He Gets Shot

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 11, 2019

SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher Will Remain In Jail Prior To Court Martial In War Crimes Case
Navy

SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher Will Remain In Jail Prior To Court Martial In War Crimes Case

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 11, 2019

Kurds Say They Captured A 16-Year-Old American ISIS Fighter
Middle East

Kurds Say They Captured A 16-Year-Old American ISIS Fighter

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 10, 2019

Training With Peshmerga Forces In Iraq
Marine Corps

Two Marines, One Navy Corpsman Reportedly Being Investigated For Contractor’s Death In Iraq

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 9, 2019

Retired Marine General Tapped By Trump Administration To Develop ‘Arab NATO’ Resigns
Marine Corps

Retired Marine General Tapped By Trump Administration To Develop ‘Arab NATO’ Resigns

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 8, 2019

Harrowing Audio Shows Moment When An Israeli F-15’s Canopy Comes Off At 30,000 Feet
Fighter Aircraft

Harrowing Audio Shows Moment When An Israeli F-15’s Canopy Comes Off At 30,000 Feet

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 7, 2019

Kurdish Forces Reportedly Capture 2 American-Born ISIS Fighters In Syria
Middle East

Kurdish Forces Reportedly Capture 2 American-Born ISIS Fighters In Syria

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 6, 2019