Brian Adam Jones
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Here are the funniest military punishments you shared with us
A while back we published a great account of funny military punishments compiled by Redditors. In the comments section, we asked you to share your funniest military stories from your time in the service. → Read More
Here are the funniest military punishments you shared with us
A while back we published a great account of funny military punishments compiled by Redditors. In the comments section, we asked you to share your funniest military stories from your time in the service. → Read More
Veterans Can Now Wrap Themselves in Their Own DD-214 Blankets
Inspired by the popular meme, veterans can now wrap themselves up in actual DD-214 blankets. → Read More
Navy SEAL Shares Most Terrifying And Hilarious Moment Of His Career
Navy SEALs love telling war stories, and to be fair, they’re pretty great at it. → Read More
This Tragic Stat Shows How Much We’re Relying On Elite Combat Units
More than half of the American combat fatalities since 2015 have befallen service members assigned to U.S. special operations units. → Read More
Add Bees To The List Of Things That Can Jam An M-16
A video making the rounds online shows a previously unseen threat to the cycle of operations for the M-16, AR-15. → Read More
No, Michael Moore, Not Every Veteran Is Damaged By Their Military Service
There is also little evidence that Richard Rojas' experience in the military played a decisive role in the tragic events of May 18. → Read More
The Marine Commandant Wants To Boost The Corps’ JLTV Purchase By Thousands
The Marine Corps wants as many of the new Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, the replacement for the Humvee, as it can get its hands on. → Read More
This Photo Shows The A-10’s Incredible Durability
A photo of an A-10C Thunderbolt II conducting training operations in the United States offers a not-so-subtle reminder of the Thunderbolt’s durability. → Read More
Why Heather Wilson Succeeded Where Trump’s Other Service Secretary Nominees Failed
The newly confirmed Secretary of the Air Force is the only service secretary nominee to make it through the Senate confirmation process. What made her stand apart from the pack? → Read More
Senators Introduce The VA's ‘Best Chance’ At Reform
A group of bipartisan senators have introduced comprehensive legislation aimed at reforming the VA accountability procedures. → Read More
40 Service Members Are Sexually Assaulted A Day
The military’s sexual assault report showed that an estimated 14,900 service members were sexually assaulted in 2016, a rate of more than 40 every day. → Read More
US Contractor Faces Accusations Of Sex Trafficking On Base In Iraq
A big story in the Associated Press details astounding charges of fraud, waste, and abuse surrounding Sallyport Global. → Read More
This Former Police Officer Was Just Convicted Of Lying About A Purple Heart
Jurors in Cherokee County, Georgia, have found a former police officer guilty of falsely claiming to be a Purple Heart recipient. → Read More
The F-35 Is Getting Closer And Closer To Combat
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is getting closer and closer to the point where it will be introduced to full service. → Read More
Don’t Steal A Moped In Front of Tom Hardy
The internet is abuzz amid news that actor Tom Hardy chased down and apprehended a thief who stole a moped in London on April 24. → Read More
This Running Back-Turned-Soldier Is Trying To Return To Football
After four years as a U.S. soldier, and seven years away from the NFL, Glen Coffee is trying to return to football. → Read More
How Mattis Made His Comeback
We didn’t need Time Magazine to understand Mattis’ influence and power. → Read More
Why North Korea’s Special Operations Forces Should Not Be Underestimated
North Korea has yielded a force that experts estimate could be as large as 180,000 soldiers. → Read More
If You’re In The Military, You Can Now Carry A Gun In Oklahoma At 18
A new piece of legislation extends eligibility for handgun licenses to veterans and members of the armed forces who are under the age of 21. → Read More