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Give your kids the gift of the Global War on Terror with these high-speed foam weapons

Just over $150 will have your child kitted out in a spongy embodiment of the Global War on Terror.

By: J.D. Simkins November 21

75 years after his last mission, WWII bomber pilot recounts ‘sheer terror’ of bombing runs over Nazi Germany

The Eighth Air Force suffered more killed in action during World War II than the Marine Corps.

By: J.D. Simkins and Claire Barrett November 19

A ‘Warrior Tradition’: Why Native Americans continue fighting for the same government that tried to wipe them out

Since 9/11, nearly 19 percent of Native Americans have served in the armed forces, compared to an average of 14 percent of all other ethnicities.

By: J.D. Simkins and Claire Barrett November 15

Military academy athletes can now delay service, go pro

Defense Secretary Mark Esper has opened the door for athletes at the nation’s military academies to play professional sports after they graduate, and delay their active-duty service.

By: Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press November 14

‘David without a slingshot’ — a daring dive into deep depths reminds us of tin can heroism

The ship was found at a depth of 20,400 feet beneath the surface of the Philippine Sea.

By: J.D. Simkins November 13

Crews of the B-17 Flying Fortress take to the sky in ‘Memphis Belle in Color’ documentary

The documentary premiers at 6 p.m EST Nov. 11 on the Smithsonian Channel, and will air multiple times this week.

By: J.D. Simkins and Claire Barrett November 11

Creedence Clearwater Revival’s John Fogerty talks military service, music’s role in war

John’s “50 Year Trip: Live At Red Rocks” can be seen in theaters nationwide Nov. 11.

By: J.D. Simkins November 11

Blockbuster ‘Midway’ sinks faster than Japanese carriers at ... Midway

Save your time and money and avoid this movie at all costs.

By: J.D. Simkins November 8

New book documents the Marines of Anbar and the brutal fight for the Haditha Triad

Writer Ed Darack spoke to Military Times about his latest book, The Warriors of Anbar: The Marines Who Crushed Al Qaeda.

By: Claire Barrett November 7

Twin master sergeants deploy together for the 3rd time

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the twins have traversed a nearly identical career.

By: J.D. Simkins November 6

Vets with disability ratings can get lifetime access to over 400 national parks for free — here’s how

Active-duty military are also eligible for a year-long pass.

By: J.D. Simkins November 4

Popeyes chicken sandwich deals another crushing blow to the morale of overseas troops

Popeyes, why have you forsaken us?

By: J.D. Simkins November 1

This military base is getting its own exorcism horror movie, and it’s ‘based on a true story’

The film's release date has yet to be announced.

By: J.D. Simkins October 31

T-shirts, mugs featuring famous military K-9 Conan for sale

Available for purchase are t-shirts and mugs depicting Conan with the words “Zero Bark Thirty."

By: Diana Stancy Correll October 30

Peter Jackson’s ‘They Shall Not Grow Old’ is coming back to the big screen

The film will feature an introduction and post-film look at the filmmaking process by director Peter Jackson.

By: J.D. Simkins October 28

Army partners with former Blink-182 founder’s UFO research company to study alien technology

The Army hopes certain “exotic” metals will lead to vehicle enhancements.

By: J.D. Simkins October 25

Movie theaters at these 10 installations are showing ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ Oct. 26 for free

Some troops and families will get free screenings soon of this newest Terminator flick -- before the general public gets to see it.

By: Karen Jowers October 25

New Sept. 11 exhibit stages the hunt for Osama bin Laden

Declassified U.S. government documents and artifacts will be part of a new exhibit about the decade-long search for Osama bin Laden at the site of the New York terrorist attack he masterminded.

By: Verena Dobnik, The Associated Press October 23

Meal, Refusing-to-Exit — scientific study backs long-held belief that MREs make it harder to defecate

Defacation reportedly returned to normal once participants resumed their regular diet.

By: J.D. Simkins October 23

‘I’m in the marines, I could f---ing take all of you out’ — drunk Brit curses out airline staff, families, children

Not even cowering children were safe from Hoyle’s salvos.

By: J.D. Simkins October 22