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Yes, someone finally made a game where you get to play as a micromanaging company commander. (Radio Commander)

Ultra-Realistic Military Game ‘Radio Commander’ Is a Lot Harder Than You’d Think

"Radio Commander" takes place during the Vietnam War and you play as the commanding officer of an Army infantry unit.

Tu Lam as Ronin in "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare." (Infinity Ward)

Meet the Real Green Beret Who’s a Playable Character in 'Call of Duty’

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U.S. soldiers exit from the ramp of a U.S. Airforce Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft during an Airborne operations parachute jump near Stuttgart, Germany.

5 Special Operations Truths to Drive Your Civilian Career

For Army Special Forces veteran Scott Kinder, there’s a lesson to be learned from the Special Operations Forces truths.

6 Iconic Photos From The Invasion Of Normandy

The invasion of Normandy launched on June 6, 1944, and was one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history.

Harlem Hellfighters in action. After being detached and seconded to the French, they wore the Adrian helmet, while retaining the rest of their U.S. uniform. Seen here at Séchault, France on 29 September 1918, during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, they wear the U.S. Army-issue Brodie helmet, correct for that time. (Image: U.S. Army)

Untold Stories of the Harlem Hellfighters of World War I

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Sgt. John James is awarded the Navy Achievement Medal.

Marine Awarded for Saving Elderly Woman from Deadly Viper Attack

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The VA to Be Investigated Following Reports of Racism and Discrimination, Lawmakers Say

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Bear Grylls speaks during the launch of the 'Global First Adventure Attraction' in Birmingham, England. (Anthony Devlin/Getty Images)

Bear Grylls Is Rebooting 'The Count of Monte Cristo' with Special Forces Soldiers in Afghanistan

The script will be written by Tom Williams and will center on two Special Forces soldiers serving in Afghanistan.

Pfc. Andrew Cashe, left, and Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe, right.

Son of Legendary Soldier Alwyn Cashe Follows in His Father's Footsteps

Pfc. Andrew Cashe will soon graduate from Fort Benning, following his completion of the 22-week infantry training course.

A before and after photo showing "No Ordinary Dog"

Navy Tells SEAL to Remove Trident from Book About Hero Dog on Bin Laden Raid

Nine years ago Will Chesney got an unexpected call: He was to grab his dog and head to Virginia, immediately.

Netflix's Wildly Popular Action Shoot-Em-Up 'Extraction' Is Getting a Sequel

Just weeks after “Extraction” blew audiences — and a ton of armed bad guys — away, Netflix's hybrid action-escape shoot-em-up...

Phillipp Espique, private first class in the Army National Guard.

A National Guardsman Allegedly Impersonated a Police Officer. Then He Pulled Over an Off-Duty Cop

He is charged with impersonating an officer, intimidation, criminal confinement, and reckless driving.

The entrance to the Minneapolis VA Hospital

VA Says it Won't Administer COVID-19 Tests to Non-Veteran Employees

The VA has more than 390,000 employees, with the vast majority working within the Veterans Health Administration.

Navy and Marine Corps Medal aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point

4 Marines Recognized for Heroic Rescue of Mother, 2 Daughters Caught in Rip Current

In June, 2018, when a group of Marines noticed a family was being swept along by a rip current, they swam out to save them.

Army 2nd Lt. Accused of Running Guns for ‘High-Level’ Drug Trafficker

Second Lt. Kofi Appiah-Mainoo, 30, was arrested on Oct. 28, 2019.

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