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For an ‘Afghan Hand,’ explosions and crashes echo loss and ‘a romanticized idea of adventure’
May 16, 2021 8:07 AM
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We salute the Army crew who named their tank ‘A Thicc Boi’
May 14, 2021 11:40 AM
Mandatory Fun
Why Ramstein Air Base removed photos of the ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag from its social media pages
May 14, 2021 11:24 AM
Air Force
Badass Air Force pilot recognized for belly-landing an A-10 with canopy ripped off
May 14, 2021 10:08 AM
News
The best (and worst) dating sites for people in the military
May 14, 2021 10:02 AM
Lifestyle
We tried out the Army’s new high-tech night vision goggles and they’re just as amazing as we’ve heard
May 14, 2021 9:14 AM
Military Tech
Sexual assault reports increase again despite Pentagon urging troops to not assault each other
May 13, 2021 4:50 PM
News
US Marine officer arrested for assaulting federal officer at Jan. 6 Capitol riots [Updated]
May 13, 2021 3:12 PM
News
‘Diplomacy failed,’ ‘bye Felicia,’ and 27 other incredible tank names
May 13, 2021 3:05 PM
Mandatory Fun
Review: Why the KA-BAR Mule will always be part of my EDC
May 13, 2021 11:56 AM
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By Jan 8, 2021
Mandatory Fun

What the hell is this ‘Integrated Survivability Onion’ chart?

Really, we want to know.
By Jan 7, 2021
News

Pentagon: Don’t blame us for the massive security failure at the Capitol

"Overall, the assessment that we got repeatedly was no indications of significant violent protest."
By Dec 23, 2020
Mandatory Fun

DoD asked people what they thought of Space Force ‘Guardians’: ‘I want my tax dollars back’

Oof.
By Apr 18, 2020
News

Military leaders furious over FCC plan to start 5G network, saying it will endanger GPS

The Ligado proposal "would needlessly imperil DoD GPS-dependent national security capabilities," tweeted Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
By Apr 16, 2020
News

Jeff and Tina would be rolling in their graves over a new report on DoD’s cybersecurity efforts

The military hasn’t fully implemented those programs, GAO found, and DoD isn’t keeping good track of its efforts overall. That’s...
By Mar 3, 2020
Analysis

Where Will the Infantry Fight Future Wars?

Why is the US military investing half a billion bucks into fighting underground? Drone swarms and chemical attacks could destroy...
By Dec 30, 2019
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The Pentagon tried to mothball one of its aircraft carriers twice this year and kept getting shut down

The Pentagon has tried twice in the past year to push a plan that would retire the aircraft carrier USS...
By Dec 19, 2019
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Pentagon finds no new threat from Saudi military students in wake of NAS Pensacola shooting

he Pentagon said on Thursday that it found no threat in its review of about 850 military students from Saudi...
By Dec 12, 2019
News

Pentagon investigators say a senior DoD official sexually harassed women on his staff

Guy Roberts, the former assistant secretary of defense for nuclear, chemical, biological defense programs, resigned in April, USA Today reported...
By Dec 11, 2019
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Federal judge blocks the White House from using military funds to build US-Mexico border wall

The White House planned to build the wall with $3.6 billion redirected from military construction projects.
By Dec 7, 2019
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Navy, Pentagon to review base security procedures following 3 deadly incidents in one week

The Navy pledged Friday to find ways to upgrade security procedures and prevent future attacks following two shootings and a...
By Nov 25, 2019
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801,000 dead, $6.4 trillion spent, and no end in sight: the true costs of the Global War on Terror

“The numbers continue to accelerate, not only because many wars continue to be waged, but also because wars don’t end...
By Nov 13, 2019
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The Air Force may load up the B-52 with more bombs than ever in its search for a new ‘arsenal plane’

Defense Department officials may select a bomber already in the Air Force's inventory to become its munitions-packed "arsenal plane," Dr....
By Nov 4, 2019
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Russia reportedly delayed the medical evacuation of US defense attache from Moscow

The New York Times reports that U.S. officials believe Russia intentionally delayed a medical flight to evacuate an ill U.S....
By Oct 30, 2019
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The Pentagon is doling out $34 billion to stock up on F-35s

The Department of Defense has signed off on a $34 billion contract to buy 478 F-35 aircraft from Lockheed Martin
By Oct 25, 2019
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Lawmakers warned the Pentagon about US special operations forces vacancies the same day the official overseeing them resigned

Mark Mitchell, acting assistant defense secretary for special operations and low-intensity conflict, submitted his resignation as of November 1
By Oct 24, 2019
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11 of the best bits from the book James Mattis doesn’t want you to read

There's a new book detailing the inside story of what it was like during James Mattis' tenure as defense secretary,...
By Oct 23, 2019
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US troops withdrawing to Iraq from Syria can’t redeploy there and have to leave in 4 weeks, Baghdad says

The 1,000 US troops leaving Syria will be allowed to stay in Iraq for at most four weeks, Iraq's defense...
By Oct 22, 2019
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The Pentagon is reportedly drawing up plans for a quick Afghanistan withdrawal just in case Trump abruptly orders one

The Defense Department is exploring its options to completely withdraw all U.S. troops deployed in Afghanistan, in the event President...
By Oct 16, 2019
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Psych! The Pentagon is actually ‘unable to comply’ with House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry ‘at this time’

In a letter to three House Democrats on Monday, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs Robert R. Hood wrote...
By Sep 26, 2019
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The National Guard had more suicides in 2018 than any other military component

"Seeking help is not a sign of weakness."
By Sep 13, 2019
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Cleaning up water contamination on military bases will cost more than $2 billion, officials say

The price tag to clean up contaminated water sources at all military installations is likely to climb higher than the...
By Sep 4, 2019
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DoD funding being redirected for border wall includes elementary schools, Hurricane Maria recovery projects

Who needs new schools, anyway.
By Aug 30, 2019
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US Space Command is officially open for business

The Pentagon on Thursday officially established United States Space Command, a precursor to the Space Force military service President Donald...
By Aug 25, 2019
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The State Department doesn’t really care if its human rights training for partner security forces is working or not

According to a new audit from the Government Accountability Office, both the Departments of Defense and State "have not assessed...