After a spectacular launch on Saturday of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, the two men made the long 19 hour trek to their ultimate destination at the International Space Station. The launch itself was a sight to behold, as the two-colonel crew rode in their stylized SpaceX […]
This is the hero Soldier that stopped an active shooter with his truck: MSG David Royer
On DutyOn Wednesday, an active duty U.S. Army soldier brought an active shooter situation in Kansas to an abrupt end by ramming the suspect with his vehicle. By the time police officers had arrived on the scene, multiple vehicles had been hit by small arms fire, and one other Soldier had been wounded, but the suspect […]
Heroic Fort Leavenworth Soldier stops active shooter with his car
ArmyOn Wednesday, an active duty U.S. Army soldier brought an active shooter situation in Kansas to an abrupt end by ramming the suspect with a vehicle after another soldier was wounded. Police were first called to Centennial Bridge over the Missouri River, which spans across the border between Kansas and Missouri, after reports of a […]
Why are Russian fighter jets in Libya and why is that a big deal?
Military AffairsOver the weekend, it was revealed that the Russian military had deployed fighter jets to Al Jufra Airfield in Libya. The nation is currently embroiled in a civil war that sees U.N. backed forces squaring off with Russian mercenaries in a Cold War-esque competition. Images soon hit social media of the fourth-generation (non-stealth) fighters arriving […]
SpaceX/NASA launch scrubbed due to weather, rescheduled for Saturday
On DutyUpdate: Wednesday’s Demo-2 launch has been postponed due to weather. The launch has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 30. The streaming link at the bottom of this article will still provide a live view of the launch. NASA and SpaceX crews are now commencing the “scrub sequence,” in which they will unload the rocket’s propellent and […]
Watch: Ride along with the Blue Angels as they fly by the USS Harry S. Truman
NavyThe USS Harry S. Truman Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and its accompanying strike group has remained out at sea since mid-April, amid ongoing concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus. The Truman has been tasked with remaining deployed in order to ensure the U.S. military maintains its readiness as other carriers like the Theodore Roosevelt […]
The supposedly-retired F-117 Nighthawk spotted in the skies over LA
FeaturedThe long-since retired F-117 Nighthawk has been spotted in the skies once again–this time over the urban sprawl of Los Angeles. On April 22, 2008, the United States Air Force officially moved its fleet of F-117 Nighthawks (often colloquially referred to as the “Stealth Fighter” despite being a bomber) into retirement. The aircraft was the […]
Someone slapped Steve Carell’s picture over the Space Force commander at the USAF museum
On DutyNetflix’s series, “Space Force” is set to drop later this month, and it’s hard not to draw some parallels between the new show and America’s newest military branch of the same name. In real life, the Space Force is commanded by Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond, but some unidentified trickster decided to scotch […]
Remember this Moment: Navy Exchange hosting free concerts live starting today!
Family ResourcesThe U.S. Navy Exchange is bringing the show straight to you as service members and their families are unable to attend concerts amid ongoing efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Just because you’re stuck at home doesn’t mean you can’t have a good time listening to great music. And as Memorial Day weekend […]
Coronavirus-stricken carrier Roosevelt nearly ready to get back into the fight
Off DutyAfter nearly two months on the sidelines due to an outbreak of the coronavirus, the USS Theodore Roosevelt, a Nimitz-class super carrier, is about to return to sea duty. The carrier’s new commanding officer, Capt. Carlos Sardiello, has had a reduced crew conducting a “fast cruise,” which simulates operations at sea. Within the next few […]
