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US soldier killed in Niger reportedly may have been captured by ISIS militants
Army Sgt. La David Johnson, one of the four American soldiers killed in the ambush in Niger last month, may have been captured by Islamic militants prior to his death, a report Friday said.Nigerian...
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The most recent US casualty in Afghanistan reflects the military's evolving...
The Department of Defense has identified the Army Green Beret killed in Afghanistan on Nov. 4 as Sgt. 1st Class Stephen Cribben, a 33-year-old senior communications sergeant assigned to 2nd Battalion...
View ArticleWhite House photographer Pete Souza tells the story behind one of Obama's...
Former chief official White House photographer Pete Souza describes Obama's five meetings with Army Ranger Cory Remsburg, who was injured in Afghanistan. Following is a transcript of the video. Pete...
View ArticleThis animation shows how terrifyingly powerful nuclear weapons have become
It's been decades since the United States dropped the first atomic bomb. Since then, the exponential increase of the destructive power of nuclear weapons is almost unimaginable. Here's how powerful...
View ArticleA Navy SEAL explains what to do if you're attacked by a dog
Former Navy SEAL Clint Emerson, author of "100 Deadly Skills: The SEAL Operative's Guide to Eluding Pursuers, Evading Capture, and Surviving Any Dangerous Situation," explains what to do if you're ever...
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A second judge has blocked Trump's ban on transgender troops
A second federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump from banning transgender people from serving in the US military. Trump announced in July he would reverse Obama's policy of accepting...
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Photos show why Army-Navy is the greatest college football rivalry on Earth
On December 9, the US Naval Academy and US Military Academy football teams will meet on the gridiron for the 118th time. It is an annual game — and rivalry — steeped in tradition.Amy Cadets and Navy...
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Here's what soldiers think of the Army's brand new handgun
The Army’s brand new pistols are finally in the hands of American soldiers.The M17 and M18 pistols were picked up as the Army’s new Modular Handgun System at the beginning of 2017.Soldiers seemed...
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Watch what happens when paratroopers jump out of a plane with a GoPro
The footage below shows GoPro footage of US Army paratroopers jumping from two C-130s.The paratroopers are part of the US' 173rd Airborne Brigade and Serbian Army paratroopers from the 63rd Parachute...
View ArticleThe mysterious origins of the US military salute
We are all familiar with the most common form of the US military salute, a respective gesture from a military personnel raising her right hand to eye level. But many may not know where it comes from....
View ArticleA Navy SEAL explains how to make your home more secure
Former Navy SEAL Clint Emerson, author of "100 Deadly Skills: The SEAL Operative's Guide to Eluding Pursuers, Evading Capture, and Surviving Any Dangerous Situation," explains how you can make your...
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11 books the US Army's top officer recommends to help understand the world
Secretary James Mattis has been heralded as a "warrior monk" for his prodigious knowledge and voracious reading habits.But Mattis, a retired Marine general, is not the only US military officer who has...
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The 50 most incredible photos of the US military in 2017
In all of its branches, the US military had an incredibly active 2017.Luckily, photographers were often on hand to capture the training, combat, and downtime of the men and women in uniform.We've...
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Anna Mae Hays, the US military’s first female general, has died
Anna Mae Hays was a legendary Army nurse. She was also the first woman in the U.S. armed forces to wear the insignia of a brigadier general.Hays recently died at the age of 97.Anna Mae Hays, a...
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The US Army might be the only force that can break partisan deadlock on...
Climate change poses a major national security threat to the United States, and the national security establishment needs to recognize it.Only security establishments and national militaries have the...
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The Army is testing a new rifle that could have better range and accuracy...
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley has waged a relentless war against the Department of Defense’s acquisition process.Finding an upgrade for the M4 carbine has proven an elusive challenge.The Army is...
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29 American presidents who served in the military
• The president is considered the commander-in-chief of the US military.• A total of 29 US presidents have served in the American military in some capacity.• The last president to see combat was George...
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US Army awards one of its highest honors to 3 JROTC cadets killed in the...
The US Army has awarded the Medal of Heroism to three JROTC cadets killed in the Florida school shooting last week. 14-year-old Alaina Petty, 15-year-old Peter Wang, and 14-year-old Martin Duque will...
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Women in Saudi Arabia can now join the army but still need permission from a...
Saudi Arabia's military has opened its applications to women for the first time, marking another major step towards enhancing women's rights in a deeply patriarchal society. Successful candidates must...
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The Army says its next-generation assault rifle will pack a punch like a...
The Army says its new assault rifle will fire with as much chamber pressure as a tank (60-80 KSI) and be able to tear through even the most advanced body armor. The Next Generation Squad Automatic...
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