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By Jeff Schogol Jan 12, 2021

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This would-be airman really wants you to know he won’t enlist if Biden is commander-in-chief

Bold strategy, Cotton.

By Jeff Schogol Jan 5, 2021

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Are UFOs a threat to national security? We may find out in 6 months

Are the Russians and Chinese ahead of the US?

By Jeff Schogol Dec 17, 2020

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New US maritime strategy urges taking ‘calculated tactical risks’ against Russia and China

"This is not about being provocative," said Marine Maj. Gen. Paul Rock Jr.

By Jared Keller Dec 16, 2020

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No, the US didn’t bomb 50,000 Chinese troops as they tried to invade Maine

No. Just no.

By Carl Forsling Nov 25, 2020

Analysis

The Commandant of the Marine Corps is charging into the future, but some aren’t ready for change

The Corps has acted as a second land army so many times it’s flipped the dessert with the main course.

By Richard Sisk, Military.com Nov 23, 2020

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The US is only ‘marginally’ ready for a war with Russia or China, new assessment finds

Despite record budgets in recent years, the U.S. military is underfunded and needs more troops, planes, ships, and high-tech assets...

By Christopher Woody, Business Insider Nov 15, 2020

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Military activity is picking up in the quiet waters between the US and Russia

"The Northwest Passage and the Northern Passage all link through one strategic waterway in the West, and that's through the...

By Gina Harkins, Military.com Nov 9, 2020

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The Marine Corps’ next mission: helping to fight enemy submarines

Leathernecks will be getting in on the undersea fight north of Norway and in the Western Pacific, where the U.S....

By Jared Keller Nov 2, 2020

Military Tech

China appears to be testing a brand new military exoskeleton

China’s military is apparently testing a new exoskeleton to help soldiers haul heavy loads with relative ease, according to footage...

By Jeff Schogol Oct 25, 2020

Analysis

Social media is the greatest threat to US service members

The Army seems to be the Typhoid Mary of America’s ongoing social media stupidity pandemic.

By Gina Harkins, Military.com Oct 23, 2020

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Marines are practicing island-hopping ahead of a future war with China

Marines in Japan got a look at what the Corps' future missions could look like during a recent island-hopping naval...

By Chris Miller and Doug Livermore Oct 19, 2020

Analysis

Special Forces needs to go back to basics to win against China and Russia

This article provides force management recommendations meant to bring Special Forces “back to basics” and address this capability gap by...

By Benjamin Brimelow, Business Insider Oct 8, 2020

Analysis

China is preparing to field a third aircraft carrier. Here’s why they’re no match for US flattops

Of all the new weapons in China's modern, ever-growing military arsenal, few have gotten as much attention as its aircraft...

By Jesse Johnson, Japan Times Sep 30, 2020

Mandatory Fun

Air Force patch depicting MQ-9 Reaper drone over China stirs anger in Beijing

There may be no patching things up for the United States and China after the latest dust-up between the two...

By Christopher Woody, Business Insider Sep 24, 2020

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Illegal fishing is a national security threat, Coast Guard commandant says

Fishing fleets that haul in huge catches, sometimes illegally, from around the world are a security challenge that has already...

By Michelle Nichols and Steve Holland, Reuters Sep 22, 2020

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Trump demands action against China over the spread of COVID-19

U.S. President Donald Trump used the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday to attack China's handling of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

By Michelle Nichols and Steve Holland, Reuters Sep 22, 2020

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Trump demands action against China over the spread of COVID-19

U.S. President Donald Trump used the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday to attack China's handling of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

By Stavros Atlamazoglou, Business Insider Sep 22, 2020

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The US is preparing for a fight with China in the Pacific. Here’s how Army special operators will fit in

Like the U.S. military as a whole, U.S. Special Operations Command is gearing up for all contingencies. But what role...

By Stavros Atlamazoglou, Business Insider Sep 22, 2020

Analysis

The US is preparing for a fight with China in the Pacific. Here’s how Army special operators will fit in

Like the U.S. military as a whole, U.S. Special Operations Command is gearing up for all contingencies. But what role...

By Reuters Staff Sep 21, 2020

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New York City policeman, an Army reservist, charged with acting as an illegal agent for China

Angwang is accused in court documents of reporting to Chinese consulate officials about the activities of Chinese citizens in the...

By Reuters Staff Sep 21, 2020

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New York City policeman, an Army reservist, charged with acting as an illegal agent for China

Angwang is accused in court documents of reporting to Chinese consulate officials about the activities of Chinese citizens in the...

By Reuters Staff Sep 21, 2020

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Chinese military video appears to show simulated attack on US base on Guam

China's air force has released a video showing nuclear-capable H-6 bombers carrying out a simulated attack on what appears to...

By Reuters Staff Sep 21, 2020

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Chinese military video appears to show simulated attack on US base on Guam

China's air force has released a video showing nuclear-capable H-6 bombers carrying out a simulated attack on what appears to...

By Task & Purpose Sep 21, 2020

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China military video appears to show simulated attack on US base on Guam

The Chinese air force has released a video showing nuclear-capable H-6 bombers carrying out a simulated attack on what appears...

By Empire Engineering Sep 21, 2020

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China military video appears to show simulated attack on US base on Guam

The Chinese air force has released a video showing nuclear-capable H-6 bombers carrying out a simulated attack on what appears...

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This would-be airman really wants you to know he won’t enlist if Biden is commander-in-chief

Are UFOs a threat to national security? We may find out in 6 months

New US maritime strategy urges taking ‘calculated tactical risks’ against Russia and China

No, the US didn’t bomb 50,000 Chinese troops as they tried to invade Maine

The Commandant of the Marine Corps is charging into the future, but some aren’t ready for change

The US is only ‘marginally’ ready for a war with Russia or China, new assessment finds

Military activity is picking up in the quiet waters between the US and Russia

The Marine Corps’ next mission: helping to fight enemy submarines

China appears to be testing a brand new military exoskeleton

Social media is the greatest threat to US service members

Marines are practicing island-hopping ahead of a future war with China

Special Forces needs to go back to basics to win against China and Russia

China is preparing to field a third aircraft carrier. Here’s why they’re no match for US flattops

Air Force patch depicting MQ-9 Reaper drone over China stirs anger in Beijing

Illegal fishing is a national security threat, Coast Guard commandant says

Trump demands action against China over the spread of COVID-19

Trump demands action against China over the spread of COVID-19

The US is preparing for a fight with China in the Pacific. Here’s how Army special operators will fit in

The US is preparing for a fight with China in the Pacific. Here’s how Army special operators will fit in

New York City policeman, an Army reservist, charged with acting as an illegal agent for China

New York City policeman, an Army reservist, charged with acting as an illegal agent for China

Chinese military video appears to show simulated attack on US base on Guam

Chinese military video appears to show simulated attack on US base on Guam

China military video appears to show simulated attack on US base on Guam

China military video appears to show simulated attack on US base on Guam