James Barber

James Barber is the former entertainment editor for Military.com. He has a background in the music, radio and film industries and goes behind the scenes to bring the military and veteran audience entertainment news they care about.

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James Braddock, John Rambo and Snake Plissken Plot a 'Tanks' Takeover

The "Missing in Action" movies, the "Rambo" series and "Escape from New York" stand at the pinnacle of '80s cinema.

Military Esports Warriors Answer the 'Call of Duty' to Raise Money for Veteran Employment

If you're really into the military streaming scene, you'll know the handles of some of the players joining these U.S. and U.K...

Of Course Chuck Norris Needs a Tank to Celebrate a Proper Christmas

Three Video Games That Are Worth Your Time

Check out “Ghost Recon Breakpoint,” “Code Vein” or the remastered “L.A. Noire” if you’re looking to expand your gaming...

Sailors and Marines aboard the USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) man the rails as the ship passes the USS Missouri museum while departing Hawaii.

Naval Museums of the World Unite for a Live Online Virtual Tour

The Longest Night of Museums is an online event that will showcase 15 historical naval museums from around the world in a 17...

Master Chief Finally Comes to TV in Upcoming 'Halo' Series

It's taken almost a decade for "Halo" to make the transition from Xbox game to television series.

Soundforce Liberty 2 Pro earphones (Soundcore)

Soundcore's Liberty 2 Pro Earphones Deliver Hi-Fi Audio for a Fantastic Price

The new Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro in-ear wireless earphones are shockingly good and downright amazing at their $150 list price.

Review: Optoma NuForce BE Sport4 Earphones

The BE Sport4 Bluetooth earbuds are the latest generation in a series of excellent value models from Optoma NuForce.

Black Rifle Coffee Company aspires to help you live the life of your dreams.

Just How Good is a Cup of Black Rifle Coffee? We Investigate

The veteran-owned Black Rifle Coffee Company has built an $80 million business with creative marketing and a [forget]-em-if...

Cameras Now Rolling on Movie About Churchill's Secret WWII Spec Ops Unit

"The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" will tell the story of the inventive team that brought espionage into the 20th...

'Boy Genius' Defense Contractor Invents Game that Literally Kills You When You Lose

This VR headset will really blow your mind.

How You Can Help World of Tanks Provide Service Dogs for Vets

K9s for Warriors believes that highly trained service dogs can help end veteran suicide.

G.I. Joe and Cobra Commander Take Their Battles to World of Tanks

It's a new platform for their long-running conflict.

Pablo Schreiber played Kris "Tanto" Paronto in "13 Hours" and now he's taking on the role of Master Chief in "HALO."

Iconic 'HALO' Master Chief Will Come to Life in New TV Series

Does Master Chief need to exist outside of the "HALO" gaming universe?

'World of Warships' Recreates the Battle of Midway

The new movie "Midway" has created a perfect opportunity for "World of Warships" to experience the famous 1942 battle inside...

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Pete Hegseth is President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be defense secretary.

Military Leaders Are Rattled by a List of 'Woke' Officers That a Group Urges Hegseth to Fire

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U.S. Army 1st Lt. Romello Christian, an infantry platoon leader assigned to B Company 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, kneels behind cover with his platoon during a simulated assault as part of the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable (JPMRC-X) exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines.

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Russia Threatened to Ban a Ukrainian-Made Video Game. The Creator Responded with a Bounty on a Warship

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In an NBC interview taped Friday, President-elect Donald Trump renewed his warning to NATO allies that he did not...

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Army Capt. Jeremy Kuykendall and his wife Kate, cradle their daughter

Unsupervised: Military Child Care Centers Slow to Report Abuse with Little Oversight

A Military.com investigation into military day care centers revealed that service branch rules generally prioritize...

A patch in the home of retired missileer Paul Hunke

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For years, it was an open secret among missileers that the Cold War-era missile alert facilities and launch control centers...

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For those caught up in the witch hunts that rooted out LGBTQ service members, the disgrace is everlasting.

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A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 20th Special Operations Squadron flies during a training exercise over the plains of New Mexico.

Air Force Osprey Parts Failure Triggers Another Military-Wide Flight Pause for Troubled Aircraft

The Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps have all paused Osprey operations following another parts failure, this time with the...

A Littoral Combat Ship (left) and an Expeditionary Fast Transport sit docked at Austal USA's manufacturing facility

Navy Shipbuilder Calls Littoral Combat Ship 'the Sexiest Thing' It Has Produced

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737 Max aircraft are seen in various states of assembly at the Boeing 737 factory Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Renton, Washington.

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Nearly 600 Air National Guardsmen who focus on space missions would be transferred to the Space Force against the wishes of...

Space Force News

Air National Guard Units Set to Transfer to Space Force Under Defense Bill Despite States' Opposition

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Space Force officials announced the creation of a new service component in Japan, as America's ally expands its own space...

Marine Corps News

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The Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps have all paused Osprey operations following another parts failure, this time with the...

Daniel Penny walks towards the courtroom

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Coast Guard News

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