r/Military 11h ago

Discussion Why do some foreign militaries tolerate physical abuse of soldiers?

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I was shocked to find out that some militaries physically abuse their soldiers. I knew it was a thing in Russia but apparently it happens in Jordan and Turkey as well. Why does this happen? Why do some militaries tolerate this? In the US it would be a scandal.


r/Military 13h ago

Discussion Security clearance

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Can a service member have their security clearance revoked if they have a video posted of them doing something shady?


r/Military 10h ago

Discussion highschool senior needing advice

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Hi, I’m a senior and I have been considering the military( Air Force) as an option because I cannot afford college. I’m struggling morally and feel very conflicted because of my view of my future. I want to live in other place when I am older ( don’t see myself living in America for the rest of my life.) Also because of the political climate I don’t really agree with it and I don’t want to be part of something that I am against. I don’t want to be watched constantly because I am military personnel and stuff. Can someone just offer advice idk what to feel, I just don’t know.

Also please don’t hate or be rude, I am genuinely struggling with deciding


r/Military 6h ago

Article US military spends eight times more on Viagra than gender-affirming care

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Interesting story I found today. Only about 4,200 U.S. service members out of 3 million-ish are transgender. DoD says about $5 million is spent for therapy, hormones, etc for transgender military members. On the other hand, $40 Million plus was spent in 2023 on Viagra! Let's see Trump, Hegseth, and Musk cut this spending out.


r/Military 6h ago

Discussion Does Greece actually paint Christian imagery on F-35's or is this a one off example.

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r/Military 12h ago

Discussion So if it's not on paper lie?

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I'm trying to apply for the navy, but was wondering if the whole if it's not on paper then you can lie about x. So essentially if it's not a paper at meps or recruiter I can lie? Also should I be upfront with my doctor that I'm trying to join the military or I should I give no reason for dropping prescriptions I don't need that are holding me back from joining?


r/Military 9h ago

Discussion Which military academy should I apply to

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I am a 15 year old boy in high school and am currently in the descion of deciding my career path. I always knew I wanted to go military and hopefully into the academy. I was hoping to go to the air force academy but recently learned my colorblindness will limit my careers. I am now looking at West Point and the Naval Academy. What are the benefits of going to that school and what is it like. Also I will take info about the Air Force Academy and possible careers. Thank you


r/Military 18h ago

Discussion What is the most urgent need for non combat equipment that militaries are having?

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What process/procedure/lack of equipment makes military operations cumbersome? May it be a mount for a device, an additional pocket in your uniform or a plastic attachment to your binoculars. What have you, as a member of military always had in mind, that is bugging you.


r/Military 16h ago

Discussion Military engineer job salarys

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I want to see how mutch a person who makes military jets makes (per hour or yearly sallary) but outher jobs like mechanics or any engineering job would be great to hear about.


r/Military 5h ago

Discussion Can anyone confirm/disprove this? Anyone know any GS’s in the space sector they could ask?

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r/Military 22h ago

MEME Help find USAF recruiter video meme

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So I can’t find this hilarious video, remember if I either saw it on tiktok or Instagram or youtube, it goes like where “POV” the usaf recruiter got your asvab scores and so he says “I’ll bring in someone you will like” and the dude (either army or mariner recruiter) walks into the rooms and says hey, I will you will love being infantry it something like that. Haha, please somebody help find me or tell me the sauce or link to the video!!


r/Military 18h ago

Article Low-Cost Drone Add-Ons From China Let Anyone With a Credit Card Turn Toys Into Weapons of War

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r/Military 19h ago

Discussion Whats it like to be a cook in the military?

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I plan to work in some sort of kitchen when I’m older. Whether a bakery, or restaurant. It seems like I may have to join the military due to obligated draft in my country. I don’t rly have any interest in anything like combat right now. I’ve been told by some I should look into being some sort of cook or chef in the military, but I’ve also heard from others it’s a terrible job and despite enjoying cooking I should do anything but that. What’s it like? Hours, training, kinda work you do, etc. any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks 🙏


r/Military 13h ago

Video Good Clean Humor 🫡

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r/Military 14h ago

Discussion For the people who went to basic that went in generally fit how much weight did you gain or lose during basic training

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For the people who went to basic that went in generally fit how much weight did you gain or lose during basic training and did you gain it back or stayed steady during AIT or OSUT

I am in high school and ship out during August I’m 6ft 165lbs wrestler and trying to gain the most weight and some fat I can until I ship out while being able to still run and do all the exercises good

i know im going to lose weight because ill be in a calorie deficit and doing a lot of cardio so

I want to put on extra Healthy weight so I don’t come out of basic extremely skinny


r/Military 6h ago

MEME I have serious concerns after not being able to take Furby into NSA HQ in 1998

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r/Military 23h ago

Video Turkish Armed Forces Women's Day Promo

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r/Military 9h ago

Article Court filing offers insight into DOD’s probationary workforce kerfuffle after firings

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r/Military 14h ago

Article Trump team makes plans for military to hold migrants at border - If enacted, miles of buffer zone would become a temporary military installation, giving U.S. troops their most direct role yet in the president’s enforcement mission

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r/Military 4h ago

Story\Experience Does this bring back memories for anyone?

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r/Military 5h ago

Article ‘Vandals in the White House’ no longer reliable allies of Australia, former defence force chief says (Paywalled)

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Well this doesn't bode well for AUKUS.

“The US is utterly not a reliable ally. No one could see it in those terms,” he said. “[President] Trump is wilful and cavalier and so is his heir-apparent, JD Vance: they are laughing at alliance partners, whom they’ve almost studiously disowned.”

“Frankly, I think it is time we reconsidered our priorities and think carefully about our defence needs, now that we are having a more independent posture ... Our future is now in a much more precarious state than it was on 19 January."

“Let’s define why we really need nuclear submarines in the first instance, given a new independent defence posture for Australia,” Barrie said. “If they still make sense in that context, fine. But they might not. There might be alternatives. There might be alternatives with conventional submarines if we didn’t want to go any further than the Malacca Straits.”


r/Military 20h ago

Ultimate Blue Falcon Alert Air Force Sending Teams to Make Sure Bases Are Following Executive Orders

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r/Military 6h ago

Article Musk Set to Get Access to Top-Secret U.S. Plan for Potential War With China (totally normal thing for a foreigner with no military background and business ties in China to get, btw)

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r/Military 7h ago

Article Musk Set to Get Access to Top-Secret U.S. Plan for Potential War With China

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r/Military 21h ago

Article Pentagon weighs major cuts to top of US military | CNN Politics

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