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NEW YORK — An Army attempt to copy the success of the Navy’s Fleet Week has resulted in seven casualties, $82 million in lost business revenue, and a near war
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — Soldiers in the 129th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion stared on in disbelief last month after watching some fucking asshole pack a guitar for an upcoming Joint Readiness
AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar — With more than 60 years as a bomber, the Air Force's B-52s are gearing up to begin touring once again, with many
WASHINGTON – Just days after President Obama directly apologized to Japan for dropping the atomic bombs in World War II, White House sources now say the President is mulling an apology
YOKOSUKA, Japan — The commander of US Naval forces in Japan, Rear Adm. Matthew Carter, is reportedly “disturbed and baffled” by a report that drug incidents among sailors stationed in the
There is a longstanding custom of bestowing honor and respect on the National Flag by folding it into a triangle shape. The origin of flag folding remains unclear, with some
An open letter to veterans from your civilian neighbor. He is writing anonymously because he doesn't want your butthurt on his front porch. Dear Veterans, I’m just
ARLINGTON, Va. — Members of the national press and the military are in shock today after a small child fell into the Pentagon's press enclosure and officials were forced
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Pfc. Eva Slaughter recently became the first female Marine to be awarded the infantry military occupational specialty (MOS) following the decision to open all Marine Corps
FORT BENNING, Ga.— Soldiers across the United States Army are now authorized to defecate into slit trenches with which they identify, according to Army leaders. Army Chief of Staff Gen.
FORT BELVOIR, Va. – Staff Sgt. Jim Brown, long regarded as the hardest working member of 302nd Signal Battalion, has been awarded the prestigious and uncoveted "More Work Award"
SAN DIEGO – Military officials confirmed that at least 15 Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard members were arrested this evening by the San Diego police at the Pacific Beach Shore
WAUNAKEE, Wisconsin — Some 20 employees at the office of Wesley Plastics and Electronics were recently diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due to veteran employee Brent Standish's
THE PENTAGON — The Department of Defense has announced that Africa Command (AFRICOM) is abandoning all activities in Djibouti, due to immaturity surrounding the East African country’s name, effective immediately.
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs will soon replace its automated system announcing telephone wait time, to address concerns about the length and accuracy of those times, Secretary Robert McDonald
THE PENTAGON — The Army recently announced that all of its Brigade Combat Teams have failed to meet First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” goal of exercising 60 minutes
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Sgt. Marc Harper, top marksman in Alpha Company, was killed three days ago by enemy fire during a gunfight in southern Afghanistan, the Army has announced. Witnesses report
INSIDE YOUR HEAD — Sorry to wake you. I just wanted to remind you, don't forget your rifle before you go out on patrol. Wait, where is your rifle?
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — Although the Army’s birthday has just passed, Army Spc. Brent Moon has been notified his service is being terminated with an other-than-honorable discharge
QUANTICO, Va. — In a move military analysts call “simply stunning,” the Marine Corps voted in a referendum Friday to leave the Department of the Navy, forming a separate branch tentatively
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A journalist from the New York Daily News has been awarded the National Defense Service Medal in recognition of his honorable service during a time of crisis,
THE PENTAGON – The U.S. Army announced yesterday that it will replace all service-earned benefits with allowing soldiers to roll their sleeves. “We’ve thought about this for a
FALLUJAH, Iraq — Shi'a death squads have resumed patrols on the streets of Fallujah, “restor[ing] a sense of normalcy” to the beleaguered Iraqi city, residents say. The Shi&
FORT HOOD, Texas — In spite of the fact you’ll be on a training mission to Qatar this Father’s Day, your neighbor Jody has informed your wife that he
THE PENTAGON — Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark “The Soldier's General” Milley has authorized the wear of rolled sleeves with the camo facing out. The uniform change comes
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