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Lieutenant screws up inventory, dropped in shark tank

FOB DELARAM, AFGHANISTAN – In the middle of southern Afghanistan, a group of Marine officers have just completed an arduous six-hour meeting. When battalion commander Lt. Col. Maxwell "Zip&

Oct 5, 2022 2 min read paid

Reflective belts, risk management required after ROTC commissioning tragedy

TAMPA, FL - It's graduation season at colleges across the nation, and for the cadets of the Reserve Officer Training Corps, it means the start of their Army career.

Oct 5, 2022 3 min read paid

First Sergeant orders troops to polish black boots 'just because'

Ft. Sam Houston, TX - With a breakdown in morale and discipline, 1SG Dan Melton had enough. The Company First Sergeant had to reach back to the past -- with his decades

Oct 5, 2022 2 min read paid

Elderly Vietnam Special Forces veteran rampages through Oregon

Hope, Oregon – At Happy Fields Senior Village, a lone figure sits alone in a rocking chair by the window. A Special Forces Operator in Vietnam -- the look in his eye

Oct 5, 2022 2 min read paid

US denies prisoner torture, allegations of forced listening to Justin Bieber, Rebecca Black

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Pentagon has denied initial reports out of southern Afghanistan that Marines have tortured prisoners after an embedded journalist reported the playing of Justin Bieber songs to

Oct 5, 2022 1 min read paid

Senior officer more concerned with grooming standard than OPSEC

Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan - When Senior Airman Jed Thaner witnessed a potential Operational Security (OPSEC) violation, he knew immediately to alert his chain of command. "We've always

Oct 5, 2022 2 min read paid

Man unsure what to do with grandfather’s WWII Japanese skull collection

PHOENIX, AZ – At some point or other, most people wind up with too much stuff. Whether it's after school, moving, or through inheritance, many either throw it away,

Oct 5, 2022 2 min read paid

Marine faces charges after ‘stealing’ commanding officer’s wife

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC – A Lance Corporal in the Second Marine Regiment is facing charges of disorderly conduct after "stealing" the wife of his battalion commander. Lance Corporal Michael

Oct 5, 2022 2 min read paid

Islamic customs, IED tactics from war on terror find misuse in honduran drug war

TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS – Here in the middle of the rain forests of Central America, the United States military is painstakingly misapplying the lessons it learned from the War on Terror to

Oct 5, 2022 2 min read paid

Chinese hacker complains about ‘perverted’ American military

BEIJING, China — According to Chinese news agencies, the head of a People's Liberation Army unit of military hackers is planning to file a formal complaint today with the

Oct 5, 2022 2 min read paid

Pog’s isolated Lifestyle, wood chopping, brings little chance of CIA mission

FAIRBANKS, AK — Leaving active duty can be a difficult transition for some soldiers, but Specialist Chris Tanner has a plan for his future. He's taken to a rather

Oct 5, 2022 1 min read paid

Former al Qaeda executioner finds new work as stage magician

FALLUJAH, IRAQ – Standing on-stage in front of a large crowd, Dawud Muhammad makes a quick assessment of his audience. Addressing a large pudgy man sitting in front of him,

Oct 5, 2022 2 min read paid

Taliban reprimands suicide bomber for posing in photos with US troops

JALALABAD, AFGHANISTAN — The Taliban issued a fiery statement of condemnation today after one of their suicide bombers was caught allegedly posing in photos with American soldiers. The photos, which were

Oct 5, 2022 1 min read paid

Bin Laden informant jailed for treason, Obama retaliates, ‘unfriends’ Pakistan on Facebook

Washington D.C. - The White House released a "highly charged" letter of condemnation today in regards to the actions of the Pakistani government, after it was learned that

Oct 5, 2022 1 min read paid

Vietnam veterans outraged over Navy christening of USS Jane Fonda

WASHINGTON — Both the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars issued a joint statement today condemning the U.S. Navy over the launch of its newest warship, the USS

Oct 5, 2022 2 min read paid

Troops issued new Karzai-approved rifle combat sights, engraved ROE

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - Marines have been using the Rifle Combat Optic from Trijicon for years -- giving them a much clearer view on the battlefield. But despite the improvements, they've

Oct 5, 2022 3 min read paid

First non-Filipino culinary Specialist breaks barriers, screws up constantly

YOKOSUKA, JAPAN - Upon arriving to his assignment aboard the already underway USS George Washington, Petty Officer 3rd Class Walt Morris made Navy history by becoming the first ever non-Filipino

Oct 5, 2022 2 min read paid

New 'Pro-Sin' religion extremely popular in Infantry units

KANEOHE BAY, HI – The newest faith to practice aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii doesn't meet in a chapel, a synagogue, or a mosque. In fact, it usually meets

Oct 5, 2022 2 min read paid

Advice column: Ask top, your non-friendly neighborhood first Sergeant (Ep.1)

"Ask Top” is your semi-monthly advice column where you can get the answers to the burning questions you always wished you could ask. Our resident First Sergeant has

Oct 5, 2022 2 min read paid

Air Force investigation finds rampant cheating, 'frat house behavior' among key leaders

Colorado Springs, CO - A recent investigation by the Air Force found shocking evidence of cheating pilots, outsourcing, and other behavior many outsiders have called "outrageous." The investigation, led

Oct 5, 2022 2 min read paid

Marine recruits used to generate power to san diego, California energy crisis solved

CAMP PENDLETON, CA – After worrying outages at the San Onofre Nuclear Power Station, the White House recently stepped in to demonstrate leadership in a growing California energy crisis. In an

Oct 5, 2022 2 min read paid

Mission accomplished: Soldier screws up PowerPoint slide, ends war in Afghanistan

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN — Last night at 2140 Afghan local time, outgoing ISAF Joint Command (IJC) leader Lt. Gen. Curtis Scapparotti announced to assembled press and senior military officials that the war

Oct 5, 2022 3 min read paid

Church outraged after care package returned, included note asking for porn, beer

COLUMBUS, OH - Leaders of the Unity Church of God were recently surprised after one of the many care packages they have sent to anonymous service members overseas was returned with

Oct 5, 2022 2 min read paid

Semper pink: Gay Marines protest possibility of female Infantry

SAN FRANCISCO — The premier advocacy organization for gay infantry Marines released a statement today condemning the Marine Corps' plan to open up the Infantry Officers Course to female volunteers.

Oct 5, 2022 2 min read paid

PETA: Marine Corps terminology, ‘leatherneck’ term promotes animal abuse

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — A peaceful protest outside the main gate of Camp Pendleton has erupted into violence today as Marines and activists continue to spar over military terminology. The protestors,

Oct 5, 2022 2 min read paid

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