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A California company wants the Air Force to bomb wildfires

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A California company wants the Air Force to bomb wildfires A California company wants the Air Force to bomb wildfires

By Blake Stilwell

This World War II vet got his wallet back after losing it 70 years ago

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This World War II vet got his wallet back after losing it 70 years ago This World War II vet got his wallet back after losing it 70 years ago

Iran-backed rebels attack US ship for third time in a week

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Iran-backed rebels attack US ship for third time in a week Iran-backed rebels attack US ship for third time in a week

By Harold C. Hutchison

Here are the best military photos of the week

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Here are the best military photos of the week Here are the best military photos of the week

6 tips to get a ‘sick in quarters’ chit in the military

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6 tips to get a ‘sick in quarters’ chit in the military 6 tips to get a ‘sick in quarters’ chit in the military

By Tim Kirkpatrick

When Gen. James Mattis talks, we listen — and so should you

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When Gen. James Mattis talks, we listen — and so should you When Gen. James Mattis talks, we listen — and so should you

Top Army leaders may kill ‘Death by Powerpoint’

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Top Army leaders may kill ‘Death by Powerpoint’ Top Army leaders may kill ‘Death by Powerpoint’

Here’s the real story about how the Air Force’s MC-130J got its name

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Here’s the real story about how the Air Force’s MC-130J got its name Here’s the real story about how the Air Force’s MC-130J got its name

By Joseph Trevithick

5 obvious fixes for the military’s weight problem

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5 obvious fixes for the military’s weight problem 5 obvious fixes for the military’s weight problem

This is how a US destroyer dodged 2 missiles off the Yemen coast

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This is how a US destroyer dodged 2 missiles off the Yemen coast This is how a US destroyer dodged 2 missiles off the Yemen coast

By Harold C. Hutchison

5 things we’d love to do with the Army’s surplus battleship ammo

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5 things we’d love to do with the Army’s surplus battleship ammo 5 things we’d love to do with the Army’s surplus battleship ammo

Former US Navy vessel attacked by Yemeni rebels in Indian Ocean

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Former US Navy vessel attacked by Yemeni rebels in Indian Ocean Former US Navy vessel attacked by Yemeni rebels in Indian Ocean

By Harold C. Hutchison

Watch the crazy way MARSOC trains operators to shoot and drive

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Watch the crazy way MARSOC trains operators to shoot and drive Watch the crazy way MARSOC trains operators to shoot and drive

Here are the best military photos of the week

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Here are the best military photos of the week Here are the best military photos of the week

By Orvelin Valle

These hilarious USAF ‘Freestyle Friday’ videos will start your weekend with a laugh

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These hilarious USAF ‘Freestyle Friday’ videos will start your weekend with a laugh These hilarious USAF ‘Freestyle Friday’ videos will start your weekend with a laugh

By Blake Stilwell

The Marine Corps goes back to the future with new military strategy

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The Marine Corps goes back to the future with new military strategy The Marine Corps goes back to the future with new military strategy

By Otto Kreisher

The Marine Corps wants an ‘R2D2’ robot for every squad

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The Marine Corps wants an ‘R2D2’ robot for every squad The Marine Corps wants an ‘R2D2’ robot for every squad

By Otto Kreisher

The Apache is about to get more lethal against jets and helicopters

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The Apache is about to get more lethal against jets and helicopters The Apache is about to get more lethal against jets and helicopters

The Army’s new grenade has a split personality

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The Army’s new grenade has a split personality The Army’s new grenade has a split personality

4 Navy and Coast Guard vessels had a cook-off at LA Fleet Week

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4 Navy and Coast Guard vessels had a cook-off at LA Fleet Week 4 Navy and Coast Guard vessels had a cook-off at LA Fleet Week

Air Force officials present united front to counter F-35 critics

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Air Force officials present united front to counter F-35 critics Air Force officials present united front to counter F-35 critics

By Ward Carroll

Add Zumwalt Class to list of new Navy ships having engineering problems

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Add Zumwalt Class to list of new Navy ships having engineering problems Add Zumwalt Class to list of new Navy ships having engineering problems

By Harold C. Hutchison

The Nazis built a flying wing way before America came up with the B-2 ‘Spirit’

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The Nazis built a flying wing way before America came up with the B-2 ‘Spirit’ The Nazis built a flying wing way before America came up with the B-2 ‘Spirit’

By Orvelin Valle

Why a new sidearm replacement is a big deal to the troops

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Why a new sidearm replacement is a big deal to the troops Why a new sidearm replacement is a big deal to the troops

By Orvelin Valle

Watch this crazy video of an unconscious pilot saved by his plane’s computer

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Watch this crazy video of an unconscious pilot saved by his plane’s computer Watch this crazy video of an unconscious pilot saved by his plane’s computer

These Air Force Academy uniforms bring the ‘BRRRRRT’ to college football

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These Air Force Academy uniforms bring the ‘BRRRRRT’ to college football These Air Force Academy uniforms bring the ‘BRRRRRT’ to college football

By Blake Stilwell

USS New York – the ship built with steel from the World Trade Center

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USS New York – the ship built with steel from the World Trade Center USS New York – the ship built with steel from the World Trade Center

Here are the best military photos of the week

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Here are the best military photos of the week Here are the best military photos of the week

Labor Day exists because US troops busted a strike

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Labor Day exists because US troops busted a strike Labor Day exists because US troops busted a strike

By Blake Stilwell

A-10s buzz the Carolina Panthers but spare Charlotte the ‘BRRRRRT’

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A-10s buzz the Carolina Panthers but spare Charlotte the ‘BRRRRRT’ A-10s buzz the Carolina Panthers but spare Charlotte the ‘BRRRRRT’

By Blake Stilwell

7 ways to surprise your spouses when they return from deployment

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7 ways to surprise your spouses when they return from deployment 7 ways to surprise your spouses when they return from deployment

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This infamous gangster left the ‘Goodfellas’ life to join the 82d Airborne

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This infamous gangster left the ‘Goodfellas’ life to join the 82d Airborne This infamous gangster left the ‘Goodfellas’ life to join the 82d Airborne

By Blake Stilwell

The Coast Guard and Navy just saved real-life castaways from a desert island

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The Coast Guard and Navy just saved real-life castaways from a desert island The Coast Guard and Navy just saved real-life castaways from a desert island

By Blake Stilwell

Now you can race to the Rhine fueled by 80-proof liquid Patton

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Now you can race to the Rhine fueled by 80-proof liquid Patton Now you can race to the Rhine fueled by 80-proof liquid Patton

By Blake Stilwell

This is how the US will respond when World War III erupts

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This is how the US will respond when World War III erupts This is how the US will respond when World War III erupts

By Orvelin Valle

Collision at sea sidelines US Navy mine sweeper and nuclear submarine

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Collision at sea sidelines US Navy mine sweeper and nuclear submarine Collision at sea sidelines US Navy mine sweeper and nuclear submarine

By Harold C. Hutchison

Iranian speedboats just harassed a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Gulf of Hormuz

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Iranian speedboats just harassed a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Gulf of Hormuz Iranian speedboats just harassed a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Gulf of Hormuz

By Harold C. Hutchison

This daring Army aviator turned a scout plane into a tank-buster

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This daring Army aviator turned a scout plane into a tank-buster This daring Army aviator turned a scout plane into a tank-buster

By James Elphick

6 things civilians will experience now that they can rent base housing

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6 things civilians will experience now that they can rent base housing 6 things civilians will experience now that they can rent base housing

The Army is preparing its medics for a war without medevac helos

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The Army is preparing its medics for a war without medevac helos The Army is preparing its medics for a war without medevac helos

By Christian Lowe

SEAL Team 6 vet agrees to pay feds profit from bin Laden raid book

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SEAL Team 6 vet agrees to pay feds profit from bin Laden raid book SEAL Team 6 vet agrees to pay feds profit from bin Laden raid book

By Ward Carroll

Here’s how Patton earned the nickname ‘Old Blood and Guts’

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Here’s how Patton earned the nickname ‘Old Blood and Guts’ Here’s how Patton earned the nickname ‘Old Blood and Guts’

By Orvelin Valle

Russia sold its enemy the metal for the greatest spy plane ever

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Russia sold its enemy the metal for the greatest spy plane ever Russia sold its enemy the metal for the greatest spy plane ever

By Blake Stilwell

This wounded soldier was impaled by an RPG and survived

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This wounded soldier was impaled by an RPG and survived This wounded soldier was impaled by an RPG and survived

Navy names Arleigh-Burke destroyer after World War II Marine hero

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Navy names Arleigh-Burke destroyer after World War II Marine hero Navy names Arleigh-Burke destroyer after World War II Marine hero

By Christian Lowe

Here are the best military photos of the week

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Here are the best military photos of the week Here are the best military photos of the week

By Orvelin Valle

A war with China in 2025 would be bloody and unwinnable

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A war with China in 2025 would be bloody and unwinnable A war with China in 2025 would be bloody and unwinnable

This is how the US military would put down an armed rebellion

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This is how the US military would put down an armed rebellion This is how the US military would put down an armed rebellion

By Blake Stilwell

This artist shows combat through a fighting man’s eyes

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This artist shows combat through a fighting man’s eyes This artist shows combat through a fighting man’s eyes

Navy officer Edward King just took 10th place in Rio Olympic rowing finals

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Navy officer Edward King just took 10th place in Rio Olympic rowing finals Navy officer Edward King just took 10th place in Rio Olympic rowing finals

This is why the SR-71 Blackbird is the fastest production plane ever

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This is why the SR-71 Blackbird is the fastest production plane ever This is why the SR-71 Blackbird is the fastest production plane ever

By Orvelin Valle

This WWII bombing mission resulted in 5 Medals of Honor

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This WWII bombing mission resulted in 5 Medals of Honor This WWII bombing mission resulted in 5 Medals of Honor

By James Elphick

Here are the best military photos of the week

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Here are the best military photos of the week Here are the best military photos of the week

By Orvelin Valle

Navy announces new patches and insignia for sailors and special operators

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Navy announces new patches and insignia for sailors and special operators Navy announces new patches and insignia for sailors and special operators

By Christian Lowe

The US military’s air conditioning bill for deployed troops allegedly tops $20 billion

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The US military’s air conditioning bill for deployed troops allegedly tops $20 billion The US military’s air conditioning bill for deployed troops allegedly tops $20 billion

By Blake Stilwell

This US Air Force pilot ejected while flying supersonic (and survived)

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This US Air Force pilot ejected while flying supersonic (and survived) This US Air Force pilot ejected while flying supersonic (and survived)

By Orvelin Valle

The Navy is getting rid of its hated ‘aquaflage’ uniform

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The Navy is getting rid of its hated ‘aquaflage’ uniform The Navy is getting rid of its hated ‘aquaflage’ uniform

What a Veteran Service Officer wants you to know about your benefits

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What a Veteran Service Officer wants you to know about your benefits What a Veteran Service Officer wants you to know about your benefits

By Tim Kirkpatrick

19 awesome images of the massive RIMPAC exercise going on right now

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19 awesome images of the massive RIMPAC exercise going on right now 19 awesome images of the massive RIMPAC exercise going on right now

First African-American Marines finally get their own monument

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First African-American Marines finally get their own monument First African-American Marines finally get their own monument

By Christian Lowe

Here are some other name suggestions for future US Navy ships

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Here are some other name suggestions for future US Navy ships Here are some other name suggestions for future US Navy ships

By Harold C. Hutchison

Terminally ill 8-year-old boy dies 1 day after being named honorary Marine

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Terminally ill 8-year-old boy dies 1 day after being named honorary Marine Terminally ill 8-year-old boy dies 1 day after being named honorary Marine

By Tracy Woodward

Watch Buzz Aldrin punch a moon landing denier in the face

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Watch Buzz Aldrin punch a moon landing denier in the face Watch Buzz Aldrin punch a moon landing denier in the face

By Blake Stilwell

5 reasons why your contract marriage wasn’t the worst thing ever

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5 reasons why your contract marriage wasn’t the worst thing ever 5 reasons why your contract marriage wasn’t the worst thing ever

By Tim Kirkpatrick