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America’s oldest living Marine, a trailblazer for women in the service, has died at 107
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A Marine vet in a militia group was among rioters who stormed the Capitol
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By Matthew Cox, Military.com Nov 29, 2020
Military Tech

Soldiers are testing a new M240 suppressor that miraculously doesn’t suck

“You can fire the M240 and have a conversation right next to it.”
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Nov 24, 2020
Military Tech

How the Army’s futuristic new goggles are changing the mechanics of shooting, according to soldiers

After testing out the latest version of the Army's smart-soldier goggles, infantrymen from the 82nd Airborne Division say combat marksmanship...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Nov 19, 2020
Military Tech

The Army is testing ammo-hauling drones to resupply soldiers during a firefight

Army maneuver officials are testing quadcopter drones capable of carrying ammunition, water and other supplies into battle, a "promising" concept...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Oct 27, 2020
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A few lucky trainees just became the first to snag the Army’s new ‘pink and greens’ uniform

Army privates at Fort Sill, Oklahoma are the lucky first trainees to receive the service's new World War II-style dress...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Oct 13, 2020
Military Tech

Soldiers are about to get their hands on some improved next-generation squad weapons for testing

Textron Systems is preparing to deliver a new batch of Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) prototypes to the Army, featuring...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Oct 8, 2020
Health & Fitness

Soldiers won’t have to pass the Army Combat Fitness Test to graduate initial training

The Army has suspended a rule requiring new enlisted soldiers and officers to pass the Army Combat Fitness Test to...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Sep 18, 2020
Joining the Military

The Army is pivoting to a kinder, gentler start to basic training

The U.S. Army has replaced the chaotic reception recruits entering basic training have long received from shouting drill sergeants with...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Sep 12, 2020
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This Air Force unit has been fighting alongside Army Rangers almost every day since 9/11

The Air Force typically doesn't get a lot of credit for close-range ground combat missions, but there is one unit...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Sep 6, 2020
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Army sergeant major will be the first living member of Delta Force to receive the Medal of Honor

Payne will receive the Medal of Honor on Sept. 11.
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Sep 3, 2020
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More than 60 Fort Benning soldiers have been punished for violating COVID-19 rules

Army officials at Fort Benning, Georgia have gotten serious about enforcing COVID-19 restrictions by handing down punishments under the Uniform...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Aug 28, 2020
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The ‘deadliest’ Marine on Parris Island reveals the secrets to his record-setting shooting

Marine Pfc. Austin Farrell made headlines when he earned the title of deadliest shot at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Aug 27, 2020
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The Army approves push-ups and PT as punishments for minor infractions

The Army recently published an update to its command policy that encourages sergeants to drop soldiers for push-ups or order...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Aug 27, 2020
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Army moves to kick out 3 unit leaders after deadly Bradley accident in South Korea

The Army's 1st Cavalry Division has ordered changes to its driver training program and is kicking two company-level officers and...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Aug 19, 2020
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Fort Hood soldier killed while assisting vehicle accident scene

Army officials on Tuesday released the name of a Fort Hood, Texas, soldier who died after being injured at the...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Aug 11, 2020
Leadership

Navy one-stars take more risks while Marines value discipline, study finds

A new RAND Corp. study offers a report card for each of the U.S. military's systems to create generals and...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Aug 8, 2020
Military Tech

The Army just wrapped up its first robot combat vehicle experiment. Here’s what it learned

U.S. Army modernization officials are about to finish the service's first experiment to see whether the Robotic Combat Vehicle effort...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Jul 23, 2020
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These bases will be the first to receive the Army’s new ‘pink and greens’ uniform

Army uniform officials have released an updated plan to field the new World War II-style Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU)...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Jul 10, 2020
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The Sergeant Major of the Army is declaring war on your DFAC deep fryer

The sergeant major of the Army said Thursday that eating right may be more important for soldier fitness than the...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Jun 26, 2020
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The Army won’t ban Confederate flag displays without the Pentagon’s approval

U.S. Army leaders on Thursday announced an effort to reduce racial bias and foster inclusion in the ranks but will...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Jun 18, 2020
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Female soldier completes final phase of Special Forces training for first time in decades

A female National Guard soldier has successfully completed the final stage of the Army's Special Forces Qualification Course (Q Course),...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Jun 16, 2020
Military Tech

One of the Army’s potential Black Hawk replacements just hit a major speed milestone

The SB-1 Defiant prototype is currently competing against the V-280 Valor prototype, developed by Textron Inc. and Bell, in the...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Jun 9, 2020
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The National Guard won’t punish soldiers who took a knee amid nationwide protests

Roughly 42,700 National Guard members have been deployed all over the United States since a surge of protests broke out...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com Jun 4, 2020
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The Army will soon have female grunts and tankers in all brigade combat teams

Currently, 601 women are in the process of entering the infantry career field and 568 are joining the armor career...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com May 29, 2020
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National Guard soldier killed in shootout while assisting fellow law enforcement officers

North Dakota National Guard 1st Lt. Cody Holte was serving as a Grand Forks Police officer when he was killed...
By Matthew Cox, Military.com May 24, 2020
Gear

This historic Colt 1911 pistol carried at Iwo Jima is about to go up for auction

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