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Veteran who lost both of his legs in combat reenlists in the Marine Corps

Staff Sgt. Johnny “Joey” Jones, who medically retired in 2012 after losing both of his legs in combat, said he felt he had more to give to the service.

By Cristina Stassis

8 days ago

A combat infantryman stood in the gap. Made the calculation. Pulled the trigger. But at what cost?

"There is a profound, sickening duality in being thanked for your service by people who would be horrified if they ... saw what that service required."

By Jarrod Toothman, The War Horse

4 weeks ago

Pentagon identifies six airmen killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq

Six airmen were killed when a U.S. Air Force KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed during ongoing combat operations against Iran.

By J.D. Simkins

3 months ago

Six US service members killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq

“All six crew members aboard a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft that went down in western Iraq are now confirmed deceased,” CENTCOM announced.

By J.D. Simkins

3 months ago

Syria says its forces have taken over al-Tanf base after handover from US

The military outpost was run for years by U.S. troops as part of the war against the Islamic State group.

4 months ago

I decided not to go on a patrol in Iraq. An IED killed my friends

Nearly 20 years later, a soldier still grapples with his decision. "Their deaths were a failure. My failure."

By J. Michael Comstock, The War Horse

4 months ago