Off Duty

Javelin missile: Made by the US, wielded by Ukraine, feared by Russia

The American-made FGM-148 Javelin has been making mincemeat of T-72s and T-90s in Ukraine, according to reports.

The Neptune anti-ship missile: The weapon that may have sunk the Russian flagship Moskva

The sinking of the Moskva is arguably Russia's lowest point in its invasion of Ukraine — so far. Here's the weapon that may have killed it.

Panzerfaust 3: The Cold War weapon wrecking Russian tanks in Ukraine

Though it has its roots in fighting Soviets in World War II, the Panzerfaust 3 antitank rocket is now being used against the Russians again — in Ukraine.

Propaganda out of Ukraine conflict is not much different from World War I

Propaganda may be dispersed differently, but much of the messaging remains unchanged.

Modern Day Marine

Marines to field multibarrel sniper rifle to replace two existing weapons

The rifle will replace both the Mk13 Mod 7 and the M40A6 sniper rifles.

Why Marines love short shorts

Silkies have been banned since 2011, but that hasn't stopped Marines from wearing them.

Graphic novel brings to life the story of a Korean War hero

This is one of a dozen in the series of graphic novels about veterans presented with the Medal of Honor.

Emperor Palpatine issues new National Defense Strategy

Ten thousand years of peace begins today.

Coast Guard offers vegan food tasty enough to win a PETA award

PETA hopes these dining options will expand to other military installations.

Anonymous airman invents genius uniform hack

Swap your shirt stays for a comfy onesie.

This veteran author wants to flip the script on post-9/11 war stories

Benjamin Sledge's book will be released on July 5.

Can soldiers consume CBD energy drinks?

There's no guarantee hemp products won't show up on Army drug tests.

How hot soup almost stopped a war

No one quite knows how the soup came to be, but for nearly 500 years it has remained a symbol of Swiss peace.

New Army recruitment series is a scathing indictment of American society

Big yikes.

Military teens sound off about the good and the bad. What’s next?

Secretary of Education: Military kids shouldn't have to wage battle just to join a sports team.

Florida crocodile spends a while sunbathing on naval runway

Crikey, there's a croc on the airstrip.

Army expects Next Generation Squad Weapon to get to its first unit by next year

An unloaded XM5 rifle is two pounds heavier than an unloaded M4. But the XM250 is four pounds lighter than the M249 SAW.

If famous American generals were on Tinder

Swipe left or right?

Hip, cool Army puts out Buzzfeed recruitment quiz

Evidently Buzzfeed quizzes are still a thing?

Hospital Corpsman First Class Sully unleashes healing power on veterans

The beloved former companion to the late President George H.W. Bush visits veterans at Armed Forces Retirement Home.

World War II grenade found at french fry factory

Luckily, it wasn't explosive.

Airman designs NASCAR paint job after B-29 bomber

"Shake And Bake!"

These limited-time camo kicks go hard

Be the cock of the walk in these high-tops.

Marine veteran’s campaign ad for US Senate features a bad photoshop job

Mandel served for eight years.

This Air Force pilot is the Banksy of helmet wraps

Maj. Brad Hunt has wrapped more than 1,500 flight helmets.