News | Israel & The Jewish Community

Star of David Now Marks Graves in Philippines of Fallen World War II US Jewish Soldiers

The grave of US Army Pvt. Louis Wolf — one of five graves belonging to fallen Jewish soldiers in the …

It’s about time.

Politics | Donald Trump

Trump Flies Unannounced To Dover AFB After N.H. Rally To Pay Respects To Two Soldiers Killed In Afghanistan

After a raucous campaign rally in New Hampshire, President Trump on Monday took an unannounced trip to Dover Air Force Base to take part in a somber “dignified transfer ceremony” for two 28-year-old soldiers killed in Afghanistan. After a brief prayer ins

News | News

The U.S. Navy has message for Iran. Unfortunately, that message appears to be ‘Namaste’…

"We are not improving."

So much for the badass US Navy.

News | News

Next U.S. Navy aircraft carrier to be named after African American Pearl Harbor hero

Instead of presidents or admirals, an enlisted sailor will be honored when the USS Doris Miller is christened

News | News

US Army to buy Israeli-made Spike missiles over USA made Hellfire | Israel and Stuff

Forced to develop locally made missiles fired from Apache helicopters after Obama halted sales to Israel in 2014, Israel's 'Spike' has over double the distance of American made 'Hellfire' and incorporates advanced technologies with smart target tracking d

“Forced to develop locally made missiles fired from Apache helicopters after Obama halted sales to Israel in 2014, Israel’s ‘Spike’ has over double the distance of American made ‘Hellfire’ and incorporates advanced technologies with smart target tracking designed with artificial intelligence features.”

Thanks Obama!

News | News

Anguish and Anger From the Navy SEALs Who Turned In Edward Gallagher

Video interviews and group texts obtained by The Times show men describing their platoon leader in grim terms.

News | News

The Weekly | Confidential Videos Show Why Navy SEALs Reported Edward Gallagher

Watch never-before-released video and confidential interviews with the Navy SEALs who accused Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher of war crimes.

News | News

Half of active-duty service members are unhappy with Trump, new Military Times poll shows

But Trump is still more popular than Obama was among troops.

Without getting into a Trump good or bad pissing match(or the impeachment), this shouldn't be a surprise to anyone, least of all anyone who's served. The military has ALWAYS been pretty evenly divided politically amongst its members. Anyone who says different has either never served or is lying about their own experience. Throughout my whole active duty career, politics were always led to heated discussions, especially amongst the NCOs AND commissioned officers. And to a lesser degree amongst the E6 and below. It basically is an even cross section of the civilian community it serves. The comments underneath the article itself are nothing but a bunch of trolls (on both sides) who are expressing views they may truly hold but are also expressing experiences they don't really have.

News | News

Construction begins on USNS Harvey Milk

Construction will begin on a Navy vessel that will bear the name of LGBTQ activist Harvey Milk.

News | News

Confidential documents reveal U.S. officials failed to tell the truth about the war in Afghanistan

For nearly two decades, U.S. leaders have sounded a constant refrain: We are making progress. They were not, and they knew it.

Miscellaneous | Interesting stories

Do soldiers sometimes enjoy combat?

The horrors of war are well documented, but less well understood is how soldiers can get a rush or thrill from combat.

Politics | Leftist Lies

Normally Reserved Brit Hume Blasts UVA for Nixing Veterans Day 21-Gun Salute Over Fear of Triggering Panic

The watering-down and neutering of our nation's storied traditions in order to appease the snowflakes has become ridiculous.

Is there any doubt that liberals are all pansies?

History | History

5 Things You Might Not Know About the Battle of Midway

The mighty clash between Japanese and U.S. naval forces in June 1942 ended in a stunning—and surprising—Allied victory.

Politics | Leftist Lunacy

Dems replace POW/MIA flags with transgender pride flags to protest Trump military ban

Multiple Democratic lawmakers this week replaced POW/MIA flags outside their Capitol Hill offices with a Transgender Equality flag to commemorate “Trans Visibility Week,” photos show.   

This is an old one, but important enough to post now. So now there is a “transgender pride” flag????? The left would have us all devolve into smaller and smaller “tribes,” each a victim, to make us as weak as possible. Does every conceivable sexual preference, ethnicity, medical condition, etc. get it’s own flag, or just those that are leftist approved? We all have ONE flag: the American flag. I can’t think of anything more disgusting and disrespectful than exploiting MIAs for their sick agenda - but that’s what today’s democrats are.

News | Israel & The Jewish Community

The Dog Tag Dilemma

In September 1990 I went off to defend a country that I was prohibited from entering. The “Jewish” on my dog tag remained as clear and unmistakable as the American star on the hood of every Army truck . . .

I love this story. There are stories about the guys from WWII dealing with issues like this too. There are lots of stories of brave, proud, men declining to hide the "Jewish" status on their tags. I would like to think that I would have done the same.

News | In The News

18-year-old US soldier to serve in Afghanistan 18 years after conflict began

A U.S. soldier near as old as the Afghanistan conflict girds for deployment.

Science & Technology | Cool Stuff

The Navy Says UFO Videos Are Real

The U.S. Navy says three leaked videos showing reported encounters between Navy aircraft and UFOs are real. And they were never meant to be released.

News | News

Air Force member called 'distasteful' for speaking Spanish in uniform

"This is my dream and [to] tell me that I’m distasteful while wearing my dream, that really triggered me,” said a U.S. Air Force member from Puerto Rico.

The women here (not the Air Force officer) is a complete moron who need to learn how to mine her own business. Service member's have every right to speak their native tongue in or out of uniform when they are not speaking in any official capacity. It would have been a major challenge for me not to get up and get in her face if I witnessed this. Good on this service member for her restraint and professionalism.

Miscellaneous | Interesting stories

Soldiers talk about what they saw and did in Iraq

Why don't soldiers get to be on CNN, FOX NEWS, MSNBC? They are the only people who really know what's going on. Why doesn't the media interview them? Once th...

News | News

WATCH: Captured Israeli-Arab ISIS Fighter Admits Israel Treats the Arabs Fairly and Equally | Israellycool

Sayyaf Sharif Daoud, a captured Israeli-Arab ISIS fighter, was recently interviewed on BBC Arabic. When asked why he had joined ISIS instead of the 'Palestinian resistance', his answer would not have pleased the Israel haters of the world.

News | News

Marines order Duncan Hunter to stop using Corps emblem in campaign

The California Republican used the Marine Corps emblem in a campaign mailer that tied his Democratic opponent and two Dem congresswomen to terror.

Ha ha ha oh my!!!

News | The News

Remains of 22 servicemembers killed 76 years ago in Battle of Tarawa return to US soil - Pacific - Stripes

The 76-hour Battle of Tarawa cost the lives of about 1,000 U.S. Marines and sailors, many of whom were buried where they fell. Efforts to exhume the graves and identify remains were hampered due to incomplete record keeping and by the alterations to the c

History | History

The 9 Most Overrated Battles in British History (and One Underrated One) - History Extra

What are the most overrated battles and wars in British history? From Bosworth to the Battle of Britain, Sean Lang examines the most exaggerated clashes…

Politics | Donald Trump

TRUMP: I'll Salute The Military EVERY July 4! | Daily Wire

Speaking on Monday, President Trump, ebullient after the strong approval he got from much of the American public after his July 4 salute to the military, stated that he w

Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous

US Army's new uniforms have been modelled on those from WWII & designed to honor 'the greatest generation'

Soldiers and officers were measured up for the dark-green jackets and pants for the first time this week as the uniform was rolled out in several units across the US.

I think this is very appropriate and a nice tribute to the Greatest Generation.

History | History

The graves of more than 30 Marines and sailors killed in bloody World War II battle have been found

The remains of 30 US Marines and Navy service members lost since a bloody WWII battle in the South Pacific have been found on remote Tarawa Atoll, an organization that recovers lost US service members said.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

The Best War/Military Movies On Netflix Right Now

From historical war dramas to comedies on the battlefield, here are the best war movies on Netflix right now.

History | History

Chasing demons: 75 years on, D-Day haunts, drives its vets

They are back, some for the first time since war stole their innocence 75 years ago on Normandy's D-Day beaches.

News | News

Rep. Duncan Hunter says his unit probably killed 'hundreds' of civilians in Iraq, including women and children

Uh, what?

I'm at a loss for words.

History | History

Normandy tries to keep alive ‘infinite gratitude’ for D-Day

With fewer veterans and witnesses able to share personal memories, the French who owe their freedom to D-Day's fighters are more determined than ever to keep alive the memory of the battle and its significance.

Science & Technology | Cool Stuff

Navy Pilots Describe Encounters With UFOs | Daily Wire

When we think of unidentified flying objects (UFO), we tend to think of aliens, but we must remember that not all UFOs are extraterrestrial.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

Veterans and U.S. Military Get Free Admission to Theme Parks and Museums Over Memorial Day 2019 Weekend. Here’s Where to Go

News | Israel/Jewish Community

Combat Vet Who Stopped The Synagogue Shooter: ‘I Scared The Hell Out Of Him’

“I heard gunshots,” [Iraq War veteran Oscar Stewart said. “And everybody got up and started trying to get out the back door, so I — for whatever reason — I didn’t do that. I ran the other way. I ran towards the gun shots.”

This is PURE heroism: “I heard gunshots,” [Iraq War veteran Oscar Stewart said. “And everybody got up and started trying to get out the back door, so I — for whatever reason — I didn’t do that. I ran the other way. I ran towards the gun shots.”

Politics | The "Squad"

I Fought In The Battle Of Mogadishu. Here’s What Rep. Ilhan Omar Gets Wrong About ‘Black Hawk Down’

I fought in the Battle of Mogadishu, which was portrayed in 'Black Hawk Down.' Rep. Ilhan Omar's attacks on those of us who fought there are despicable.

News | News

What motivated fellow SEALs to dime out Eddie Gallagher?

The fog of war swirls through the reams of internal files provided to Navy Times.

News | News

Did a Navy command retaliate against this junior sailor for reporting misconduct?

A petty officer reported drug and alcohol abuse among her leaders.

Not a big surprise. Throughout my own career I knew plenty or recruiters who were very upfront (after they completed their recruiting tours) about how unscrupulous they were and expressed amazement they got away with the things they did.

News | News

Vet gets his foot cut off because VA made administrative errors

The problems arose because VA social workers stopped recording home health care consults into a VA’s patient record system.

News | News

Article from 2017. Chiefs Beware: The outrageous loophole that officers can use to kick out CMCs

It’s easier than ever for command senior enlisted advisers to get kicked out of the Navy without ever being found guilty of misconduct.

This article is a couple years hold but it's still relevant to anyone who's been in uniform. The military can be a great career, but the fact is there is always the lingering possibility of facing disciplinary action simply due to the personal opinion of the commanding officer and all the bureaucracy surrounding it, whether or not there was any actual violation. I enjoyed my time in, but got into more leadership positions this was always in the back of my mind. Since my job was involved in administration, I saw first hand many good highly qualified people find themselves in an unlucky position and see their life get ruined. Unfortunately that's just a chance one takes in this line of work.

History | History

The 11 most significant battles of the Second World War

Second World War battles took place across the globe; some lasting days, others months or even years. But which are the most significant? Here, Professor Evan Mawdsley from the University of Glasgow lists the battles that had the most impact upon later mi

Science & Technology | Cool Stuff

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Elephant Walk

The “elephant walk” is a show of Air Force readiness to fight on short notice.

Politics | Interesting Links

We Are Going To Lose The Coming War With China

We Are Going To Lose The Coming War With China - Kurt Schlichter: Nations famously tend to always try to fight the last .03/21/2019 0:34:13AM EST.

Great column. It’s becoming more and more obvious that we actually aren’t prepared for a major war.

Pets & Animals | Animals & Pets

Baby, dog fight for soldier's attention in heartwarming military homecoming

This soldier's return home turned into an all-out contest for his affection.

Miscellaneous | Interesting stories

This Marine went from the ballet to the battlefield — and back again

What do ballet slippers and combat boots have in common? Not much, if you ask most people. But for Marine Corps veteran Román Baca, the two go hand in hand.

History | History

Marine recalls fight for Okinawa, last major battle of World War II

Charles Voland, of Independence, was wounded in one invasion and fought in another in Okinawa during World War II.

News | Weird and bizarre news

Drunk sailor trespasses, gets naked, showers in couple’s home at 5 am, because Atsugi

Just another weekend in the Navy.

Real life is better than satire.

News | Weird and bizarre news

Sailor charged with trying to set fire to his urine sample

The Virginia-based sailor attempted to torch the pee to avoid

Darwin awards.

Politics | Politics

Schumer Shoots Down Bill to Pay Coast Guard | National Review

The Senate minority leader on Thursday blocked a Republican bill that would pay the Coast Guard without ending the ongoing partial government shutdown.

News | News

Navy SEAL To Plead Not Guilty To War Crimes, Including Killing ISIS Teen

Nineteen-year veteran Edward Gallagher will stand trial on war crimes charges, including premeditated murder, that prosecutors say he committed while serving in Iraq.

Just wow!!! Talk about arrogance.

Politics | Donald Trump

BREAKING: The Air Force issues statement on phony MAGA hat “controversy” and CNN owes Trump a big apology

According to the US Air Forces Europe, CNN got its anti-Trump hate-on in a fluff for nothing this week. MILITARY.COM – U.S. Air Forces Europe said troops holding “Make America Great Aga…

The entire group of keft wing sycophants that pose as journalists owe the country an apology for their continued placement of their own ideology over even a remote commitment to any kind of intellectual honesty.

News | Human Interest Stories

Gary Sinese Sends 2000 Children of Fallen Military Heroes to Disney | WGH-FM

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Wounded Warrior Project Pledges $160 Million to Battle PTSD | Military.com

The Wounded Warrior group hopes to raise $160 million for the fight against PTSD.

Politics | Politics

President Trump nominates Marine to be first black female general

President Donald Trump has nominated the first African-American woman for promotion to general.

This man is the worst misogynistic racist white supremacist in history.

Politics | Leftist Lunacy

Liberal Professor Wants Activists To Be Considered Veterans, Afghanistan Veteran Responds

In a new op-ed on LGBTQ Nation, a leftist writer suggested expanding the definition of "

The left is absolutely losing its mind.

Science & Technology | Tech

US F-22s came face-to-face with Russia's top fighter near Alaska and were at a major disadvantage

If a fight were to start during an intercept like the one this week, the Russian pilot would have the huge advantage of having the F-22 in sight. What's more, the Russian Su-35 can maneuver better than the F-22.

Bottom line: the F-15 is still a better fighter jet in a dogfight.

News | Weird and bizarre news

‘Do you really want to hurt, er, arrest me?’ Air Force colonel apprehended at Boy George concert

The colonel was evidently unable to handle the raging intensity of Culture Club.

Can't make this shit up.

News | The News

MUST-WATCH: Father Of Active U.S. Combat Pilot Moves Crowd To Standing Ovation With Heartfelt Offering To Shapiro | Dail

Last week, Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief Ben Shapiro put on a live podcast in front of a packed crowd at the Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona. In typical Shapiro style, the forum was opened to questions from the audience — but it was an offering from a

This is a VERY touching story. It makes me happy to see that this young Orthodox Jew is so inspiring to this man's son. Ben Shaprio is doing so much to shatter stereotypes, educate younger people, and remind us why America matters so deeply. Thanks Ben!

Miscellaneous | Opinion

Disneyland of War, short documentary

The U.S. government is manipulating children to think that war and violence is fun and glorious.
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Director Chris Smiley and Producer Mike Hanes, an Iraq War combat veteran, challenge the glorification of war and violence in our culture while exposing the propaganda of the Miramar military air show. This air show is one of many outlets where war and violence is given a warm, inviting, and exciting aura. The utter horror and brutality is never understood by so many. Promoting a positive image of war and violence to people, especially children, is extremely dangerous. There is absolutely nothing cool, exciting, or heroic about ripping limbs, burning flesh, or shredding the organs of another human being. We need the public to understand the horrific nature of war and violence to be able to stand firm and vigorously question calls for war.

As a veteran myself I can say this is pretty spot on. While I've been to the Miramar Air Show a couple times and enjoyed the aerobatics, I was always disturbed by site of kids checking some of these weapons out and wanting to grow up one day to actually use them. War may be a necessary reality some times but it should NEVER be glorified under any circumstances.

History | HISTORY

Ask the Captain: Which World War II fighter is better, a P-51 or F4U?

Comparing two of the most legendary aircraft from World War II.

Politics | Politics

Why Israel Prefers Old F-15s to F-35s

The Israeli Air Force needs long-range aircraft that can carry a lot of fuel and weapons, because of Iran.

News | News

Veteran commits suicide hours after being turned away at VA facility – Rest In Peace

A former Marine and Army National Guardsmen killed himself after being denied admittance to a VA facility in Iowa City, despite telling doctors that he was having "serious mental issues." Brandon Ketchum, 33, killed himself only a few hours after being tu

The sad thing is, I know some people who work for the VA and they are the first to admit their department is not holding it together very well.

Entertainment | Humor

Navy totally going to turn this ship around if Marines don't stop poking each other

The Marines on the ship are currently "out of f--king control."

Lets's see how many won't catch that this is satire.

News | News

Report: Marines lead all services in binge drinking, sex partners

A report by the Rand Corporation says drinking and risky sexual behavior rates in the military are higher than in the general population, with the Marines leading the way.

Look like the Navy has some catching up to do.

News | The News

StormBreaker: Powerful bomb penetrates bad weather, spells bad news for bad guys | Fox News

Enemies of the United States will never be able to use bad weather to hide again.

News | News

Double whammy: Female IDF officer downs Syrian jet and drone

Cpt. Or Na'aman, commander of the Patriot battery of the 138th battalion, also commanded interception of Syrian drone two weeks ago

Don't mess with the Jewish women!

Politics | Resources

You Won't Win: 5 Reasons No One Wants to Go to War with Israel | The National Interest

Here are five of the most deadly systems that the Israeli Defense Forces currently employ.

No. You will not win.

Politics | POLITICS

Time For A Reassessment Of NATO? A Military Expert Explains Why Trump Is Right To Question The Alliance

5 questions with Lt. Col. Daniel Davis of Defense Priorities

Pets & Animals | Man's Best Friend

GOOD BOY: British Special Forces Combat Dog Takes Down Three Syrian Jihadis, Saves Fellow Soldiers

A Special Air Services dog is being hailed as a hero after he successfully fought off a Jihadi surprise attack while his unit was on patrol in Syria.

Good boy!

Politics | Military

Pentagon Says It's Not Purging Immigrant Recruits, Contrary to Reports

The Pentagon said there are no new changes to a program for immigrants to gain U.S. citizenship through military service.

News | Human Interest Stories

US veterans get smoother wheelchair ride with tech twist from Israeli startup

US Department of Veterans Affairs signs deal with Tel Aviv's SoftWheel for 2,000 shock-absorbing wheels over three years

News | Heroes & Heroines

Double-amputee Army veteran dies while paddle boarding | Fox News

An Army veteran and double amputee died Wednesday while paddle boarding in the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis, Md., authorities said.

doing what he loved

News | News

US Army inks $193 million deal to buy Israeli tank defense system

The TROPHY system, in use since 2011, will be supplied by an American company that partnered with Israel's Rafael arms manufacturer

Our military partnership with Israel works both ways.

Politics | Politics

A war hero is running for Congress, and she just dropped one of 2018's best political ads

Democrat M.J. Hegar's new political video traces her career as a combat helicopter pilots and gets lots of attention

News | The News

Army training to focus on battlefield skills, not social issues

Fighting will now take precedence over dealing with transitioning transgender troops, drug abuse and other issues as the Army seeks to overhaul its training regimen to hone its soldiers’ battlefield skills.

The military caring more about teaching people to fight than pushing the left’s social narrative? Shocking!

Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation

Israeli military rolls out anti-kidnap app to keep soldiers safe

Distress button will alert authorities to an emergency, triggering video, voice and text communication with 3 army headquarters

I pray that this will save lives.

Politics | Op-Ed

Moral Cowardice: Why This Should Be Google's New Slogan

If it were to be true to its values, Google should have changed its slogan from "Don't be evil" to "Don't fight evil."

News | The News

Powerful Photo: Braves Fan Hold Umbrella For Marine Corps JROTC Member On Memorial Day

A photo from an Atlanta Braves game is going viral online. The photo did not capture the action of the game, but instead, a random act of kindness on Memorial Day.

I love this. You should too.

Pets & Animals | Man's Best Friend

The Legacy of Chesty: How a Bulldog Became the United States Marine Corps Mascot

Meet Chesty XV, the newest Bulldog mascot of the United States Marine Corps. He already has the first of his many duties figured out: boosting morale.

Miscellaneous | Interesting stories

Andy Got His Gun: An Idaho Soldier Returns Home After War Crimes Conviction/Sentence

"I had a lot of seriously lonely moments, a lot of horrible, horrible thoughts over the last five and half years, but I think that comes with the territory of where I've been."

This article is a couple years old. Not sure how I'm supposed to feel about this guy. The article sort of attempts to put a human side to him but due to his admitted lack of remorse it's hard to feel sorry for him.

News | News

The US Navy appears to have fooled Russia and Syria with a warship ruse before the strike

When the Syria strike happened, the destroyer that everyone was watching didn't fire a shot.

News | News

50 years after My Lai massacre, survivors remember: 'I had to climb over so many bodies'

Before the day was over, 504 Vietnamese villagers were killed by American soldiers in what would be known as the My Lai massacre in the Vietnam War.

Science & Technology | Cool Stuff

Pilots report close encounters with UFO over Arizona: 'Something just passed over us'

Two pilots on different aircraft reported having close encounters with a mysterious object flying high above Arizona last month, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The sightings occurred within minutes of each other on the afternoon of Feb

Science & Technology | Tech

F-35s in Japan are still losing dogfights to F-15s sometimes — here's why

F-35s focus on stealth, not dogfighting. "If you get into a dogfight with the F-35, somebody made a mistake. It's like having a knife fight in a phone booth."

History | History

6 nations that had no problems invading Russia in the winter

If there’s one generally accepted rule of warfare, it’s that you should never invade Russia during the winter.

News | Interesting Stories

Inside Israel’s Secret Raid on Syria’s Nuclear Reactor

Now the story can be told: The Mossad got lucky. In Iran and North Korea, the Americans might not.

Politics | POLITICS

Why Russia, Assad, and Iran combined don't stand a chance against just 2,000 US troops in Syria

Can 2,000 US troops stand up to tens of thousands of Russian, Iranian, and Syrian fighters? "Everybody poses this question as though the US is Luxembourg."