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This week in American power projection: the map was wrong, the dorms were fine, and the travel card was for official purposes.
Story Roundup
Situation Report
The retired officer says that America is woefully under-resourced in a defense technology capability that is only sold by his company.
Jun 2, 2025 · 3 min read168 stories in this section
The embattled Pentagon chief, long viewed as a DUI hire, is looking for the exits.
May 7, 2025 · 3 min read
"I’ve personally fired every female commander I can find, and now one has completed Best Ranger?”
Apr 28, 2025 · 4 min read
Duffel Blog obtained the confidential memo.
Apr 25, 2025 · 3 min read
"The supplier increased the cost by 145%."
Apr 23, 2025 · 2 min read
"Recruiting an entire regiment based only on skin color? What were we thinking?”
Apr 16, 2025 · 4 min read
Names and “zingers” questioning another service member’s sexual orientation are allowed immediately.
Apr 11, 2025 · 3 min read
Now our warfighters won’t lose access to the lube that keeps the Defense Department grinding.
Apr 9, 2025 · 3 min read
"Remember that we are Army Strong, and we are Mmm Mmm Good.”
Apr 7, 2025 · 3 min read
Black mold is now able to serve openly in the barracks with no special treatment and will be judged fairly against other barracks residents.
Apr 4, 2025 · 3 min read
"Accountability has been my watchword from day one, and my little boo-boo is no exception,” he said.
Apr 2, 2025 · 3 min read
Intel update briefing prepared by National Security Advisor Mike Waltz
Apr 1, 2025 · 1 min read
Strike plans—whatever you want to call them—it's classified okay?
Mar 31, 2025 · 4 min read
“I was shocked when I heard Pete was the source of the Pentagon leaks,” said Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.
Mar 29, 2025 · 3 min read
All we asked for was 80% compliance.
Mar 28, 2025 · 2 min read
“It reminds me of this one time when I was in this chick’s OODA Loop and accidentally gave her Plan Bravo instead of Plan B the next morning."
Mar 26, 2025 · 2 min read
"It's super awkward to put on my LinkedIn profile," said Gen. Randall Reed, the commander.
Mar 19, 2025 · 3 min read
"“All the DEI nonsense muddied the waters of where Black merit traditionally lies in the military," a spokesman said.
Mar 17, 2025 · 3 min read
The markings will distinguish U.S. forces from “freedom-hating and war-mongering Ukrainians,” according to Hegseth.
Mar 14, 2025 · 3 min read
“So, naturally, we formed a task force to determine whether we had too many task forces."
Mar 10, 2025 · 2 min read
Here are Hegseth’s best “easy outs” for serving allies and partners a big cold dish of reality.
Mar 5, 2025 · 3 min read
The company has been "an industry-leading innovator in bullet point technology for over five decades."
Mar 3, 2025 · 3 min read
“Thank you, Jeff! Thank you, Tina! Your service is not forgotten."
Feb 24, 2025 · 3 min readYou’re in
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