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The evolution of military tattoos, from Sailor Jerry to skull logos

For generations, tattoos have served as both a rite of passage and a record of service for members of the military.

By Clay Beyersdorfer

6 weeks ago

Proposed Senate defense bill would add $500M in long-term Ukraine aid

The Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative is one of two main ways the Pentagon has provided military support to Ukraine over the last three years.

By Noah Robertson

7 weeks ago

Why Despicable Me’s Gru is just a warrant officer with better branding

If Gru wore a uniform, it wouldn’t have stars or stripes. It would have a coffee stain and rank that no one really understands.

By Clay Beyersdorfer

8 weeks ago

House passes Trump megabill with $150 billion in military funding

The bill includes $150 billion for the Pentagon, earmarked for shipbuilding, the Golden Dome and restocking precision weapons, among other priorities.

By Noah Robertson

8 weeks ago

Senate passes Trump’s major policy bill with $150 billion for the DOD

Funding included in the bill would go toward shipbuilding, the Golden Dome homeland missile defense project, munitions and other key Pentagon priorities.

By Noah Robertson

9 weeks ago

Lawmaker proposes Iranian Campaign Medal for strikes on nuclear sites

Pilots and supporting service members involved in the complex airstrikes would be eligible for the new military medal.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago