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The inside story of the deadliest attack on a U.S. military base during the Iraq War
Congress inadvertently helped a soldier convicted of child molestation get 13 years knocked off his sentence
This Marine officer wants to charge a general with ‘dereliction of duty’ over Afghanistan. (He can’t)
US strike that killed 10 civilians in Kabul relied on intel search for ubiquitous ‘white Toyota Corolla’
‘We need to wake up’ — Air Force Chief Bass calls out critics of ‘woke’ culture
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This Gulf War footage of an F-16 dodging 6 Iraqi missiles is insane
“Stroke 3 break right. Break right. SAM lock."
The military says it’s finally designing body armor for women for the umpteenth time this decade
"It really matters that we get this solved."
The Marine Corps legend who tried to stop the Vietnam War
"Militarism in America is in full bloom and promises a future of vigorous self-pollination."
Read the stories of the Marine Raiders awarded Silver and Bronze Stars for a hellish four-hour battle in Afghanistan
A Marine Raider who assaulted a bunker and recovered a wounded Afghan soldier during a four-hour firefight in Afghanistan last year was one of several special operations Marines recognized for...
She fought to survive as a child and trained as an Olympic wrestler. Now she shows Marines how to fight
Sgt. Melissa Paul is a wrestler who has been fighting all her life
What Carries You Through The Hard Parts Of Combat Isn’t Hazing — It’s A Good NCO
Luke Flowers argued on Friday in this column that we need less babying of our junior enlisted ranks. “We need … Continued
Pentagon Identifies Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
The Pentagon has identified the soldier killed in Afghanistan on Thursday while serving in support of Operation's Freedom Sentinel and … Continued
The Pentagon Is Finally Ready To Send The F-35 Into Combat
The U.S. is finally ready to take its most expensive fighter jets into battle, as the F-35B Lightning II Joint … Continued
Here’s What Soldiers Feel And Think During Combat
Heart pounding. Fear. Tunnel vision. These are just a few of the physical and emotional responses soldiers reported upon their … Continued
KA-BAR Celebrates 120 Years Of Knife-Making And ‘BAR’ Slaying
Few pieces of gear are steeped in as much martial history as the KA-BAR Fighting Utility Knife — from stories … Continued
‘Eat The Apple’ Is The Belligerent, Unflinchingly Honest Iraq War Memoir We Needed
Editor’s note: With self-lacerating wit, Eat The Apple is a new Iraq war memoir that spares nothing and no one, … Continued
He Was Hit In The Face By An RPG. Only Returning To War Made Him Whole
Editor's note: Carmen Gentile has covered the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and been featured in the New York Times, … Continued
US Troops Have Fought ISIS In Direct Ground Combat More Than You Think
U.S. troops on the ground in Iraq and Syria sent in for the so-called “advise and assist” mission against the … Continued
Air Force Combat Training Often Looks Like Paintballing
This is one of the better photos I’ve seen of Air Force training. I especially like the determined expression on … Continued
For Most Vets, PTSD Isn’t The Problem, ‘Transition Stress’ Is. Here’s What That Means
While post-traumatic stress disorder has become a much-discussed affliction, a seemingly more prevalent problem is going largely overlooked: transition stress. … Continued
Urban Outfitters Rolls Out Central Issue Facility Fall Catalog
The military usually isn’t the first organization that pops into your mind when someone says “fall fashion.” Just take a … Continued
13 Years Later, A Marine’s Silver Star Is Getting Upgraded To A Navy Cross. Here’s Why
An infantry Marine’s combat heroism in Iraq is getting an upgrade this afternoon. Former Staff Sgt. Eric Smith is set … Continued
Infantry Marines Can Now Train For Combat Without Ever Leaving The Barracks
Imagine you’re dropped into an active war zone, your boots on the ground, rifle over your shoulder, and your platoon … Continued
The Story Behind A Fallen Marine And The Warship The Navy Named After Him
Sgt. Rafael Peralta was one of the first Marine Corps heroes of the Global War on Terror that most Marines … Continued
Watch This Triple-Amputee Iraq Vet Win His First Competitive Jiu-Jitsu Match
With seconds left on the clock, Army veteran Joey Bozik landed a wrist lock and secured his first competitive win … Continued
Here’s How Tim Kennedy Trains People To Be Impossible To Kill
“That means he's going to go down the street and throw more acid in the face of little girls. Yeah, … Continued
‘Call Of Duty’ Goes Back To Its Roots In Intense New Trailer
The new Call of Duty: WWII gameplay and cinematic trailer just dropped and it’s everything fans have been waiting for. … Continued
5 Lines From Predator You’ve Always Wanted To Say On Deployment
Thirty years ago “Predator,” hit theaters and became an instant classic — and with good reason. It’s got everything you … Continued
Untold Stories Of The Harlem Hellfighters Of World War I
This year marks the centennial of the United States’ entrance into World War I — a conflict that claimed millions … Continued
Here Is Everything You Need To Know About The New Combat Award System
The military awards process has undergone some pretty significant changes, designed to recognize a service member’s contributions on and off … Continued
