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By Patricia Kime, Military.com May 16, 2020

Navy grants first service waiver to transgender officer

The officer will have her gender officially changed in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.

By Eric Navarro May 12, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us one thing: we should all serve

With most of the United States under lockdown orders in an effort to “flatten the curve” in the fight against...

By Steven Mayer, The Bakersfield Californian Mar 31, 2020

‘One hell of a patriot’ — Combat airman who played Taps for over 5,000 veteran funerals dies at 98

As mourners gathered at veteran funerals, Otto always stood at parade rest, apart from the crowd. In 100-degree heat or...

By Ben Benton, Chattanooga Times Nov 6, 2019

Operation Whitecoat: How conscientious objectors served their country as human guinea pigs

"We didn't want to bear arms and kill people, but we wanted to serve our country."

By Carl Forsling Mar 28, 2019

Selfless service and the ‘veteran superiority complex’

Unfortunately, too many vets believe their own PR, and subscribe to what I’d call the “veteran superiority complex.”

By Rip It Energy Fuel Sep 25, 2018

6 Service Members And Vets Who Kick Ass And Take Names In Daily Life

No matter how much time you spend in the U.S. armed forces, the impulse to serve never fully goes away....

By James Clark Dec 22, 2017

All Marines Will Have To Take And Pass A New Battle Skills Test Starting 2018

Before newly minted Marines even reach the fleet, they spend months being inundated with knowledge and transformed from soft civilians...

By Task & Purpose Nov 10, 2017

Want To Thank A Vet For Their Service? Here Are 7 Impactful Projects You Can Support For Veterans Day

Editor’s Note: Task & Purpose and GoFundMe teamed up to highlight seven GoFundMe campaigns that are making a difference in...

By James Clark Sep 28, 2017

If Hugh Hefner Hadn’t Been A POG, There Would Be No Playboy

Hugh Hefner, the founder and avatar of Playboy, died of natural causes on Sept. 27 at age 91. With his...

By James Clark Sep 19, 2017

Remember when Jimi Hendrix got kicked out of the Army for masturbating?

Before Jimi Hendrix was a living icon, knocking out psychedelic guitar riffs and counterculture ballads that remained relevant after his...

By James Clark Sep 6, 2017

Here’s How Marines Fared On The New Physical Fitness Test

This year, the Marine Corps set out to make Marines stronger, faster and generally more fit by raising the service’s...

By Matt Pearce, Los Angeles Times Aug 31, 2017

A ‘Cajun Navy’ Of Makeshift Boats Is Mounting Its Own Dunkirk To Rescue Victims Of Harvey

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — In no other place in America would there be a traffic jam like this. On U.S....

By James Clark Aug 29, 2017

8 photos of the Marine Corps’ last-standing cavalry unit

“I feel a great sense of pride every time I put on that uniform and get on a horse.”

By James Clark Jul 25, 2017

10 Times You Said To Yourself ‘I Didn’t Sign Up For This’

Sooner or later, almost everyone in the military will say the following: “I didn’t sign up for this shit,” followed...

By James Clark Jul 25, 2017

The Marine Corps Is Wondering If Cloth Rank Insignia Is The Way To Go

Here’s a familiar scenario for most enlisted Marines: You’re walking along when you see an older Marine barreling toward you...

By James Clark Jul 14, 2017

The 10 Dumbest Ways You Injured Yourselves In The Military

Military service obviously comes with considerable bodily risk — there’s all that service abroad, at sea, or in a no-shit...

By James Clark Mar 8, 2016

3 Things To Know About Long-Distance Relationships In The Military

Holding down a long-distance relationship in the military is hard as hell. Military relationships fall apart for a host of...

By James Clark Mar 3, 2016

A Navy Veteran’s Story Of Brotherhood During The Jim Crow Era

When Arby L. Hambric speaks, the 89-year-old Navy veteran chooses his words with deliberate care and manages to flank each...

By James Clark Feb 29, 2016

When It Comes To Military Humor, Go Easy On The Jargon, Bro

When it comes to cracking jokes and generally making people laugh, military service gives you a lot of material to...

By James Clark Jan 25, 2016

The Best MRE-Inspired Videos On The Internet

A staple of modern military service, MREs, or Meals Ready-To-Eat, are a common sight as well as a common source...