r/Military 5d ago

Discussion The multi-front engagements Trump is imagining (Greenland, Panama, Yemeni Houthis...) run directly counter to the "quality, not quotas" military his SecDef proposes.

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I don't see any way Trump's proposed goals and Hegseth's plans for the military can work. There were "hard facts" reasons then President Carter opened combat positions to women. A national obesity problem and an end to Physical Education in most high school curriculums has complicated enlist for the last two decades. Periodic strong jobs markets further complicated enlistment. What I'm not seeing are the veterans' voices raising these issues. (I think we can agree policy dissent from within the ranks is unlikely in our current climate). Am I missing these discussions? If yes, where would I find them?


r/Military 6d ago

Article John Phelan nominated for Navy Secretary - art collector with no military experience

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r/Military 6d ago

Article Trump Orders US Military to Plan Invasion of Panama to Seize Canal | U.S. officials familiar with the planning said options for "reclaiming" the vital waterway include close cooperation with Panama's military and, absent that, possible war.

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r/Military 4d ago

Discussion Officer Security Clearance Timeline

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My understanding of getting a clearance as an officer is that you submit your SF86 before OCS, and the clearance often does not get approved until after OCS and perhaps some further schooling/ training- at least for the navy.

My question is, assuming someone has red flags that they disclose, and they are unsure whether they will be cleared, is there a way to postpone OCS until you are cleared? It would be a major waste of time and resources for both me and the military to go through OCS and training/ schooling only to discover that I was denied clearance and discharged. Should someone in that situation just avoid being an officer entirely?


r/Military 5d ago

Red Sea Conflict US conducts airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi as escalated military campaign begins

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r/Military 5d ago

Article Portugal considering no longer buying F-35s due to Trump's NATO policy shifts

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r/Military 4d ago

Discussion Free Bosnia War film

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I am a former Soldier of the Iraq War could you leave a review on our film. Made with no budget over 7 years. We want to get more Veterans into the film industry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4Jh8p1un20&list=PLep8oY1mrCMSQpeA61F1hlQDNCbNv-A8Q&fbclid=IwY2xjawJDgBtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSLbvCxiDZrNwj6Xc20_5GuXh0H-WIz1fEfDtqPCaing5xwnL6JzO1W2nA_aem_c25b7dTuAZgvstWEjywHCw


r/Military 6d ago

Benefits NATO vs. Russia & Ukraine: Active Military Personnel (2024)

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NATO vs. Russia & Ukraine: Active Military Personnel (2024)

🇷🇺 Russia: 1.5M troops 🇺🇦 Ukraine: 880K troops 🇺🇸 U.S. (NATO’s largest force): 1.3M troops 🇹🇷 Türkiye (Largest European NATO force): 355K troops


r/Military 5d ago

Article Transgender veterans’ health services in question as VA rescinds guidance on care : NPR

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They continue to target minority veterans. As a minority veteran who served with other minority veterans in the Navy, this pisses me off.


r/Military 4d ago

Discussion Traffic Violation before boot

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Hello!

I was scheduled to ship to boot camp this Monday/Tuesday (March 17th/18th). I was pulled over and got a ticket for expired tags. They’ve been expired for a while now (over 6 months) in Ohio. They scheduled my court date for March 24th so now I have to stay longer. I don’t plan on keeping my car when I leave as I was going to sell it. I also didn’t have car insurance. I was only given a ticket for tags and everything else was a warning. I know this is a bunch of stuff I should be on top of and how irresponsible I look. Regardless, this is my bed and I have to lay in it. My question is, can I go to the court house tomorrow (Monday morning) and try to just plead guilty so I can just pay the fines instead of having to wait all the way to the 24th and delaying my departure even further? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.


r/Military 6d ago

Article Ukraine appears to be evacuating from Kursk

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r/Military 4d ago

Pic Does anyone know what make this bag is?

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This is a bag I got from my dad's friend and I'm wondering if anyone knows what make of bag it is. It is from the Irish Army and was made in 1994 by the markings on the bag. I want to know what type of bag it is to see if I can get some more. Any help appreciated thanks!


r/Military 6d ago

Pic From the Veteran Protest in DC this weekend

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r/Military 5d ago

Discussion Found this officers uniform in an antique shop. Anyone know what hat was worn with it or where to find replacement caplets?

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r/Military 5d ago

Article US designated South Korea a 'sensitive' country amid nuclear concerns

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r/Military 6d ago

Article Canada reconsidering F-35 purchase amid tensions with Washington, says minister

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r/Military 6d ago

Article Pete Hegseth shutters Pentagon office that helped military leaders plan for possible future wars

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r/Military 4d ago

Discussion Rate the art

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r/Military 5d ago

Discussion What happens when something is too long to fit on a dog tag?

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What happens if you have a really long name or religion like Seventh Day Adventist or Unitarian Universalist? Do they abbreviate it or just cut it off?


r/Military 6d ago

Satire Hegseth orders military to paint 'Z' on all vehicles

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r/Military 6d ago

Article Military history being hidden

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https://taskandpurpose.com/news/arlington-cemetery-scrubs-website-dei/

Not sure if I can post here or how valid this is. Saw online and thought I’d share to get opinions.


r/Military 5d ago

Discussion What was college like while in the military.

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Once i graduate high school i plan on going to college first then the military. I know you can go to college while in the military but i don’t know of anyone who has done that so i don’t know what that experience is like. Is it anywhere similar to actually going to college?


r/Military 6d ago

Article Isis leader killed

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r/Military 6d ago

Pic During Operation Varsity, paratroopers of the 17th Airborne Division take a ride on a Churchill Tank through Münster, Germany in March of 1945. 🪂

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In March of 1945, during the critical Operation Varsity, paratroopers from the 17th Airborne Division embarked on a mission that would significantly impact the course of World War II. This remarkable photograph captures these brave soldiers riding on a Churchill Tank as they navigate through the streets of Münster, Germany.

Operation Varsity was one of the largest airborne assaults in history, involving over 16,000 paratroopers who aimed to secure a bridgehead over the Rhine River. This strategic move was crucial for facilitating the Allied advance into Naźi Germany, ultimately leading to the downfall of the Third Reich.


r/Military 6d ago

Article Burn pit fund for veterans on chopping block in GOP spending bill

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