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By Paul Szoldra Jan 18, 2021

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Army identifies infantryman found dead at Fort Bliss

Rest in Peace.

By Haley Britzky Dec 27, 2020

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Special Forces soldier charged with allegedly killing three in bowling alley shooting

Sgt. 1st Class Duke Webb has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted first-degree...

By Hope Hodge Seck, Military.com Oct 17, 2020

History

‘I met a hero:’ Air Force doctor who treated Alwyn Cashe says he’s never forgotten him

It has been 15 years to the day since Alwyn Cashe risked everything to save his teammates as their Bradley...

By James Clark Oct 9, 2020

Mandatory Fun

This viral video asks the one question we all know the answer to: ‘What would you say to your recruiter?’

Personally, I think there's just one surefire way to know if someone served in the miltiary, short of looking at...

By Paul Szoldra Sep 4, 2020

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Another soldier has died at Fort Hood

A Fort Hood soldier died on Wednesday after collapsing during physical training days before, according to a press release from...

By Paul Szoldra Aug 20, 2020

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Another soldier has gone missing at Fort Hood

May he be found.

By Haley Britzky Aug 11, 2020

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A US soldier allegedly tried to steal a German taxi but failed because he couldn’t drive stick

He finally got it into gear, then allegedly crashed, the car before punching the taxi driver in the face

By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer Jul 26, 2020

Unsung Heroes

Fort Bragg paratrooper helps rescue driver, toddler from smoking vehicle

While driving past a gun range on Fort Bragg, Sgt. Brandon Alvarez saw an overturned smoking vehicle and leaped into...

By James Clark Jun 21, 2020

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Foul play suspected in death of Fort Hood soldier whose skeletal remains were found in a field

On Sunday, the Army announced that it had identified Pvt. Gregory Scott Morales, as the soldier whose skeletal remains were...

By Jesse Bogan, St. Louis Post-Dispatch Jun 20, 2020

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Army mum about COVID-19 scare at Fort Leonard Wood

ST. LOUIS — Three weeks after about 70 Army basic training trainees tested positive for COVID-19 at Fort Leonard Wood,...

By Kaitlyn Schwers and Anna Spoerre, The Kansas City Star May 27, 2020

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A soldier saved ‘countless lives’ by ramming his vehicle into an active shooter in Kansas

The soldier was shot and taken to a hospital, but is now in stable condition.

By Lauren Cross, Northwest Indiana Times Apr 20, 2020

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Soldier charged with setting neighbor’s car on fire

Justin Bere Sims, of Hobart, was charged this month with two counts of felony arson in connection with the March...

By James Clark Feb 24, 2020

Mandatory Fun

Cops arrest suspected burglars after soldier deployed to Iraq sees them on his Nest cam

A soldier deployed to Iraq spotted a pair of would-be burglars on his Nest doorbell camera leaving his garage with...

By Haley Britzky Nov 4, 2019

News

Trial delayed for Fort Riley soldier who allegedly helped others build explosives in order to cause ‘chaos’

"He told me that if chaos results in the death of people, even through information he provided, it doesn't affect...

By Liz Henderson, The Gazette Sep 29, 2019

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Fort Carson soldier offered to pay girl $9,000 for sex, police say

Pvt. David Guerra, 19, is accused of several felonies, including soliciting for child prostitution, since he met with a 17-year-old...

By Oriana Pawlyk, Military.com Sep 28, 2019

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‘I knew that they weren’t gonna stop’ — Inside the 8,000-mile race to save a wounded soldier’s life

"Rarely does it ever work out so perfectly."

By Paul Szoldra Mar 14, 2019

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The soldier who allegedly took an APC joy ride through Virginia is now accused of violating his bond

Whatever happened to that guy who allegedly stole an APC and went on an epic joy ride through Virginia, with...

By Haley Britzky Feb 19, 2019

News

Soldier who tackled a man in a suicide vest to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross

Not everyone would engage "in hand to hand combat" with someone wearing a bomb

By Paul Szoldra Dec 14, 2018

News

Pentagon Identifies Soldier Who Died In ‘Non-Combat Related Incident’ In Afghanistan

The Pentagon identified the soldier who died Thursday in a non-combat related incident as Pfc. Joshua Mikeasky of Johnstown, Pennsylvania....

By Paul Szoldra Dec 13, 2018

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Literal ‘Jody’ Sentenced To 15 Years For Living In Deployed Soldier’s Home, Stealing His Stuff

“Jody” is an actual dude who exists and he briefly lived in a deployed service member's house and stole some...

By Paul Szoldra Oct 6, 2018

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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...

By Dave Sutor, The Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa. Mar 12, 2018

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National Guard Soldier Sentenced For Threatening To Kill The Vice President

An Army National Guardsman has been sentenced to six months incarceration, followed by six months of home detention with electronic...

By James Clark Dec 26, 2017

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Elite Soldier Dubbed Britain’s ‘GI Jane’ After Killing 3 ISIS Militants

A female sergeant with the British Army’s Special Reconnaissance Regiment is being lauded as the U.K.’s “GI Jane” after reportedly...

By James Clark Aug 25, 2017

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Soldiers And Airman Booted From VP Pence’s Detail After Bringing Women Back To Panama Hotel

U.S. service members with Vice President Mike Pence’s communications team during a visit to Panama were removed from their duties...

By James Clark Jul 31, 2017

Health & Fitness

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...

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Army identifies infantryman found dead at Fort Bliss

Special Forces soldier charged with allegedly killing three in bowling alley shooting

‘I met a hero:’ Air Force doctor who treated Alwyn Cashe says he’s never forgotten him

This viral video asks the one question we all know the answer to: ‘What would you say to your recruiter?’

Another soldier has died at Fort Hood

Another soldier has gone missing at Fort Hood

A US soldier allegedly tried to steal a German taxi but failed because he couldn’t drive stick

Fort Bragg paratrooper helps rescue driver, toddler from smoking vehicle

Foul play suspected in death of Fort Hood soldier whose skeletal remains were found in a field

Army mum about COVID-19 scare at Fort Leonard Wood

A soldier saved ‘countless lives’ by ramming his vehicle into an active shooter in Kansas

Soldier charged with setting neighbor’s car on fire

Cops arrest suspected burglars after soldier deployed to Iraq sees them on his Nest cam

Trial delayed for Fort Riley soldier who allegedly helped others build explosives in order to cause ‘chaos’

Fort Carson soldier offered to pay girl $9,000 for sex, police say

‘I knew that they weren’t gonna stop’ — Inside the 8,000-mile race to save a wounded soldier’s life

The soldier who allegedly took an APC joy ride through Virginia is now accused of violating his bond

Soldier who tackled a man in a suicide vest to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross

Pentagon Identifies Soldier Who Died In ‘Non-Combat Related Incident’ In Afghanistan

Literal ‘Jody’ Sentenced To 15 Years For Living In Deployed Soldier’s Home, Stealing His Stuff

Pentagon Identifies Soldier Killed In Afghanistan

National Guard Soldier Sentenced For Threatening To Kill The Vice President

Elite Soldier Dubbed Britain’s ‘GI Jane’ After Killing 3 ISIS Militants

Soldiers And Airman Booted From VP Pence’s Detail After Bringing Women Back To Panama Hotel

Watch This Triple-Amputee Iraq Vet Win His First Competitive Jiu-Jitsu Match