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  1. 3 hours ago

    Pull! Determined participate in a tug-of-war .

    7 replies 28 retweets 83 likes
  2. 7 hours ago

    4 & 2 were traveling in when they heard a call for help. Naturally, they answered it.

    23 replies 72 retweets 271 likes
  3. 11 hours ago

    Happy ! wear some pretty cool gear, too. They begin training as soon as they’re born. 🐶

    The Military Working Dog
    Military working dogs have been a vital part of the armed forces since the Revolutionary War. They begin training as soon as they are born and only 50 percent of puppies are selected to serve.
    33 replies 353 retweets 794 likes
  4. 15 hours ago

    Researchers are studying the physiological effects of blast pressure on the to protect .

    10 replies 51 retweets 134 likes
  5. 19 hours ago

    Stack on me! Airmen conduct room clearance training at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, N.Y.

    17 replies 67 retweets 276 likes
  6. 23 hours ago

    An who decided to take a quick fishing trip played a key role in saving a motorcyclist.

    5 replies 39 retweets 168 likes
  7. Jan 14

    Handler Sgt. Nicholas Milano shows general surgeon Maj. Joshua Scott how to check for a pulse on this working dog.

    11 replies 169 retweets 438 likes
  8. Jan 13

    : This Army Reservist performs one of the military's most important and sacred duties.

    9 replies 23 retweets 131 likes
  9. Jan 13

    Snakes on a plane! 1st Aircraft Wing has started to phase out the AH-1W Super Cobra for the AH-1Z Viper in Okinawa, .

    Cobra To Viper | The Corps prepares for a new era in aviation
    1st Marine Aircraft Wing has started to phase out the AH-1W Super Cobra for the AH-1Z Viper in Okinawa, Japan.
    9 replies 129 retweets 382 likes
  10. Jan 13

    Today Carter honored with the highest civilian honor, the Distinguished Public Service Award

    7 replies 43 retweets 118 likes
  11. Jan 13

    American , Inc. was awarded the 14th institute for advanced . Learn more:

    8 replies 46 retweets 93 likes
  12. Jan 13

    Anchors Aweigh! departs Rota, after a scheduled port visit.

    2 replies 35 retweets 147 likes
  13. Jan 13

    on : As we come to the end of this term, I couldn’t have asked for a better partner.

    7 replies 16 retweets 56 likes
  14. Jan 13

    takes the stage to honor for his "outstanding work, visionary leadership and management of the defense enterprise"

    3 replies 23 retweets 77 likes
  15. Jan 13

    WATCH LIVE: Ash Carter hosts a recognition & award ceremony for at 10 a.m. EST on .

    5 replies 19 retweets 45 likes
  16. Jan 13

    Meet Your Army: Sgt. Todd's invention improves safety and howitzer longevity

    13 replies 25 retweets 149 likes
  17. Jan 13

    from the 106th Rescue Wing respond to a sudden major snowstorm at FS Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, New York

    4 replies 53 retweets 178 likes
  18. Jan 12

    . completed the 1st phase of a program that restores connectivity when tactical networks are knocked offline.

    14 replies 53 retweets 135 likes
  19. Jan 12

    conduct ordnance and refueling procedures during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course in Yuma, .

    Free As a Bird | Marines refuel for flight operations
    Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One conduct ordnance and refueling procedures on various air frames during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-16 in Yuma, Ariz.
    13 replies 180 retweets 482 likes
  20. Jan 12

    Four Marines received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for their heroic actions outside of Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan.

    39 replies 397 retweets 1,397 likes

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