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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
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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
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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 Jun 21, 2019
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Mark Esper faces a legal maze to become the next defense secretary

The Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 has put a number of limitations on acting secretaries, which could make things...
By Jun 19, 2019
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‘We are there to deter aggression’ — Pompeo addressed CENTCOM on Iran mere moments before Shanahan announced his departure

Minutes before the Acting Secretary of Defense withdrew Tuesday from his confirmation process, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke...
By Jun 18, 2019
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Patrick Shanahan is out as acting defense secretary

Yahoo News reported on Tuesday that Shanahan's FBI background check was holding up the process.
By Jun 3, 2019
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Shanahan: No need for an IG probe into the USS John S. McCain controversy

The Pentagon doesn't need to investigate a White House directive for the U.S. Navy to move the warship USS John...
By Jun 2, 2019
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Pentagon to White House: Stop politicizing the military

"There is no room for politicizing the military," Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said.
By Jun 2, 2019
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Shanahan says restoring US-South Korea military drills isn’t necessary

He said the troops in the region have the "required military readiness" without the exercises.
By May 24, 2019
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Shanahan to Naval Academy graduates: learn to embrace failure like samurai and Silicon Valley

Speaking at the Naval Academy's commencement ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland on Friday, the acting defense secretary and former Boeing executive...
By May 14, 2019
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The White House’s military options on Iran reportedly include a 120,000-troop deployment

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has presented an updated military plan to President Donald Trump's administration that envisions sending up...
By May 12, 2019
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Pentagon to transfer $1.5 billion to border wall from Afghan forces and other areas

Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has approved the transfer of $1.5 billion to build more than 80 miles of...
By May 9, 2019
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Shanahan is here to stay: Trump plans to officially nominate him as Secretary of Defense

"Based upon his outstanding service to the Country and his demonstrated ability to lead."
By May 6, 2019
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No, the Pentagon’s ‘new’ aircraft carrier and bomber deployment is not a sign of imminent war with Iran

Everyone just needs to calm down.
By Apr 25, 2019
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Acting SecDef Shanahan thinks the F-35 program is ‘f–ked up’ just like everyone else

I, for one, appreciate the candidness.
By Apr 25, 2019
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Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan cleared in ethics probe

It could pave the way for Shanahan to finally get an official nomination from the White House.
By Apr 18, 2019
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Acting SecDef Shanahan on the Mueller report: US has ‘tremendous capability’ to counter Russian hackers

"The Russians present a risk," Shanahan told reporters on Thursday. "My job is to manage the risk."
By Apr 11, 2019
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The Pentagon will decide by May 10 which military construction projects will be sacrificed for the border wall

In just under a month, the Defense Department should have a list of which military construction projects can be delayed...
By Apr 5, 2019
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The Pentagon has kicked off its new ‘narrowly-scoped’ Niger ambush review

The Pentagon said on Thursday it has started a new, "narrowly-scoped" review of a deadly 2017 ambush in Niger, in...
By Mar 26, 2019
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Lawmakers move to block the Pentagon’s $1 billion transfer for Trump’s border wall

​Lawmakers moved to block the Department of Defense's move to transfer $1 billion for the construction of a physical barrier...
By Mar 13, 2019
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VA Chief Robert Wilkie is reportedly lobbying to be the next Defense Secretary

Robert Wilkie has reportedly tossed his name into the hat to replace James Mattis as secretary of Defense, according to...
By Feb 25, 2019
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Shanahan and Congress have changed their relationship status to ‘it’s complicated’ over troops in Syria

"I always think of Sen. Graham as an ally and we have shared interests. He is a problem-solver and I...
By Feb 20, 2019
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Sen. Graham tells Shanahan that leaving Syria is ‘the dumbest f*****g idea I’ve ever heard’

"I am now your adversary, not your friend."
By Feb 17, 2019
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Shanahan still undecided on which projects will be impacted by border wall funding

According to the law, the defense secretary has to decide whether the wall is militarily necessary before money from the...
By Jan 27, 2019
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This One Book Will Tell You Everything You Need To Know About Acting SecDef Patrick Shanahan

"His views are all in there: his leadership philosophy, his ideas on establishing harmony across large organizations, and the way...
By Jan 9, 2019
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Trump’s Acting Pentagon Chief Reportedly Said The $1 Trillion F-35 Is ‘F*cked’ And Never Should Have Been Made

The new defense chief, a former Boeing employee, has reportedly been extremely critical Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike...
By Jan 7, 2019
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Mattis is Gone. Patrick Shanahan Is Now In Wonderland.

Patrick Shanahan has swallowed the "Red Pill" from the Matrix. Now he'll see how deep this rabbit hole goes.
By Dec 30, 2018
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On New Year’s Eve, A Brief Phone Call Will Mark The End Of Mattis’ Tenure As Defense Secretary

The handoff between Mattis and Shanahan will have little pomp and circumstance when it takes place.