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This program equipped the US military to take down drug traffickers

This commentary's author discusses how current debates about the military's role in stifling cartels bring to mind lesser-known stories from Afghanistan.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

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The real ‘Viper’: This Top Gun instructor notched a rare combat feat

Rear Adm. Kenneth W. “Pete” Pettigrew’s Vietnam success made him the only Top Gun instructor to put his training to practical use against an enemy plane.

By Jon Guttman

2 months ago

Polish general fired after anti-tank mines found in Ikea warehouse

An Ikea warehouse representative reportedly telephoned military officials and inquired about “when they would collect their mines.” As one does.

By J.D. Simkins

3 months ago

Fuel tank from Eglin F-16 falls into Florida neighborhood

Eglin said no one was injured or killed when the fuel tank fell, but residents reported jet fuel on their properties.

By Stephen Losey

3 months ago

Slain Marine’s family ‘let down’ by killer’s 8-year sentence

Cpl. Jesse Thomas Bopp pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the 2023 shooting of a fellow Marine, 19-year-old Lance Cpl. Austin Schwenk.

By Riley Ceder

3 months ago

With his track ablaze, this soldier found a way to destroy an enemy tank

As a tank destroyer commander without a tank destroyer, Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Clyde Choate had to do exceptional improvisation under fire.

By Jon Guttman

3 months ago

Latest ""

Opinion

This program equipped the US military to take down drug traffickers

This commentary's author discusses how current debates about the military's role in stifling cartels bring to mind lesser-known stories from Afghanistan.

The real ‘Viper’: This Top Gun instructor notched a rare combat feat

Rear Adm. Kenneth W. “Pete” Pettigrew’s Vietnam success made him the only Top Gun instructor to put his training to practical use against an enemy plane.

Polish general fired after anti-tank mines found in Ikea warehouse

An Ikea warehouse representative reportedly telephoned military officials and inquired about “when they would collect their mines.” As one does.

Fuel tank from Eglin F-16 falls into Florida neighborhood

Eglin said no one was injured or killed when the fuel tank fell, but residents reported jet fuel on their properties.

Slain Marine’s family ‘let down’ by killer’s 8-year sentence

Cpl. Jesse Thomas Bopp pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the 2023 shooting of a fellow Marine, 19-year-old Lance Cpl. Austin Schwenk.

With his track ablaze, this soldier found a way to destroy an enemy tank

As a tank destroyer commander without a tank destroyer, Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Clyde Choate had to do exceptional improvisation under fire.

Marines show off body armor with lighter vest, plates and more sizes

Sen. Ruben Gallego to block VA nominations until plans to cut staff are dropped

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Democratic Rep. says VA shouldn’t adopt ‘DOGE mentality’ in staff cuts

This sailor requested leave to get his wife pregnant. It was approved.

Defense officials considering cuts to military treatment facilities

Watchdog to investigate Hegseth’s sharing of airstrike info on Signal

Lithuanians bid farewell to 4 US troops who died in training accident

Sink ships, get Scotch: An officer’s spirited revenge for Pearl Harbor