This week in American power projection: the map was wrong, the dorms were fine, and the travel card was for official purposes.
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Pentagon casualties, metric improvement, and Fat Leonard’s least dignified phase.
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View all →Pentagon limits combat casualties to normal business hours
Troops killed after 5 p.m. will be classified as hostile workplace incidents pending timecard approval
DoD reclassifies sexual assault as 'flirting' under new policy
Pentagon says terminology change will immediately reduce reported incidents
Fat Leonard releases sex tape as part of presidential pardon campaign
"At this point, the sex tape may be the least controversial part of his application," a Navy official said.
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Pentagon unveils technology to hide fat generals from Hegseth
New augmented reality system automatically renders senior officers “within standards”
ICE says Americans have no reason to worry about its new MQ-9 Reapers
Officials describe drones as “community-oriented aerial law enforcement”
Hegseth bans teachings of Jesus from Pentagon Christian services
Defense secretary says New Testament contains “significant ideological drift”
Influenza outbreak prompts Air Force to adopt RFK Jr.'s natural treatment protocol
Airmen instructed to hunt bears, drink snake urine, and trust their immune systems
Marines discover fire
Researchers say discovery marks greatest leap in Marine civilization since sharpened stick
'You can’t fire me, I quit!' Gen. Donahue says as he rolls a joint
Former commander insists retirement was “already on my vision board”
VA found dead in Capitol Hill parking lot in apparent suicide
Investigators recover note citing years of abuse, budget cuts, and demands to “do more with less”
New ‘every Marine is a pilot’ ethos proves disastrous
Corps says replacing flight training with confidence has produced mixed results
Opinion: Come on. You know why I was fired
Former Gen. Chris Donahue explains what happens when competence becomes politically disqualifying
Trump announces conditional surrender to Iran
White House says agreement should not be confused with defeat, retreat, or “one of those bad Iran deals”
Bolton’s mustache to be sentenced separately following guilty plea
Prosecutors say the facial hair remains “an ongoing national security concern”
Pentagon warns US unable to fight two ceasefires simultaneously
Military leaders fear surprise ceasefire in Indo-Pacific could overstretch force
Hegseth invites 1,776 strippers to Pentagon for America 250 celebration
Secretary says event will honor the nation’s founding while “boosting morale, lethality, and tips”
Opinion: Nobody’s going home until the Reflecting Pool is clean
A D.C. National Guard first sergeant rallies the troops to tackle the most critical mission in the nation’s capital.
Legally dead retiree still somehow first in pharmacy line
Active-duty officer unable to get ahead of man whose pulse has not exceeded 30 BPM since the Clinton administration.
Pentagon insiders increasingly concerned about 'mission creep'
Officials say problem worsens every time Hegseth enters a room
Hegseth unveils separate but equal branches of military service
Pentagon insists new force structure is based entirely on merit and several remarkable coincidences
Graham Platner insists tattoo of Hitler choking naked woman is being misunderstood
Senate candidate says artwork merely reflects “traditional values”
Opinion: Should I water my veteran?
A human resources professional explains the four major veteran hydration categories
Hegseth says half-assed daily PT has solved military's most pressing problems
Defense secretary cites measurable increase in sweating across force
Entire platoon killed by missile while conducting accountability formation after previous missile
Leaders reportedly determined standing shoulder-to-shoulder in the open was “the Army way”
Admiral struggles to find day for change of command that ruins most sailors' plans
Navy officials say new planning model can identify the exact day most likely to ruin leave, maintenance, and morale
Seven Marines dead after eating nicotine-infused crayons
Camp Lejeune officials say “Crayola Xtreme!” product line linked to riots and overdoses
GOP to require all legislators be Navy SEALs
Officials cite growing demand for candidates who have kicked in at least one door
Opinion: I am not the worst secretary of defense ever
Pete Hegseth says critics fail to appreciate his commitment to lethality, vibes, and unauthorized regime change
Army criticized over Memorial Day recruiting specials
Officials defend enlistment incentives as “a meaningful way to honor the fallen through conversion metrics”
Hegseth orders new loyalty oath for Catholic troops
Pentagon says policy intended to clarify “chain of command issues” involving newly elected pope
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