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Ukraine Drone Attack In Russia 2025

No ‘silver bullet’ against a drone attack like Operation Spider’s Web No ‘silver bullet’ against a drone attack like Operation Spider’s Web

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 3, 2025

A screenshot from a Russian military recruitment ad. A soldier faces the camera as text next to it says "What are you made of?"

This new Russian military recruiting video is nuts This new Russian military recruiting video is nuts

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 31, 2024

A pair of CH-47 Chinook helicopters assigned to 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment, Fort Wainwright, Alaska depart on a mission March 12, 2018, as part of the Joint Force Land Component Command in support of exercise Arctic Edge 18. As the JFLCC for the exercise, U.S. Army Alaska is the headquarters responsible for command and control of all ground-based forces participating in the exercise. Arctic Edge 2018 is a biennial, large-scale, joint training exercise that prepares and tests the U.S. military’s ability to operate tactically in the extreme cold-weather conditions found in Arctic environments. Under the authority of U.S. Northern Command, more than 1500 participants from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy will utilize the unique and expansive air and ground training areas in Alaska. (U.S. Air Force by Tech. Sgt. Efren Lopez)

Army activates Arctic Aviation Command for extreme cold flying Army activates Arctic Aviation Command for extreme cold flying

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 20, 2024

Marine veteran Paul Whelan, held in Russia since 2018, released in major prisoner swap

Marine veteran Paul Whelan, held in Russia since 2018, released in major prisoner swap Marine veteran Paul Whelan, held in Russia since 2018, released in major prisoner swap

Posted on Aug 1, 2024

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, move to their objective outside of Utqiagvik, Alaska as part of Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Training Center 24-02, Feb. 15, 2024. JPMRC 24-02, executed in Alaska with its world-class training facilities and its harsh Arctic environment, builds Soldiers and leaders into a cohesive team of skilled, tough, alert, and adaptive warriors capable of fighting and winning anywhere in the world. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Brandon Vasquez)

China, Russia continue push into Arctic as Pentagon updates strategy China, Russia continue push into Arctic as Pentagon updates strategy

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 22, 2024

A Georgian soldier waits to welcome paratroopers from Troop C, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment 173rd Airborne Brigade here, May 8. The paratroopers arrived from Grafenwoehr, Germany, and are here to train alongside Soldiers from A Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division and the Georgian Land Forces in Exercise Noble Partner 15.Noble Partner is a Georgian and U.S. military training exercise taking place at Vaziani Training Area, Georgia, from 11 to 25 May. This exercise is a critical part of Georgia’s training for their contribution of a light infantry company to the NATO Response Force. While Georgia is not a member of NATO, it and other NATO partners voluntarily contribute to the NRF. Exercise Noble Partner provides an opportunity to continue the U.S. training relationship with the Georgian Armed Forces as the sponsor of Georgia’s participation in the NRF. (Photo by Sgt. Daniel Cole, U.S. Army Europe Public Affairs)

Pentagon cancels military exercises in Georgia, a top ally in Afghan war Pentagon cancels military exercises in Georgia, a top ally in Afghan war

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 8, 2024

Two ex-U.S. soldiers met in Ukraine, then went on ‘international crime spree’

Two ex-U.S. soldiers met in Ukraine, then went on ‘international crime spree’ Two ex-U.S. soldiers met in Ukraine, then went on ‘international crime spree’

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 3, 2024

This video flies through the Army’s first small drone obstacle course

This video flies through the Army’s first small drone obstacle course This video flies through the Army’s first small drone obstacle course

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 6, 2024

Intel officials say China supplies are “key factors” in Russia’s battlefield momentum

Intel officials say China supplies are “key factors” in Russia’s battlefield momentum Intel officials say China supplies are “key factors” in Russia’s battlefield momentum

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 2, 2024

US is sending start of $61 billion in weapons and vehicles to Ukraine

US is sending start of $61 billion in weapons and vehicles to Ukraine US is sending start of $61 billion in weapons and vehicles to Ukraine

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 24, 2024

Drones hit Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine

Drones hit Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine Drones hit Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Apr 8, 2024

ISIS still a threat but more active in Asia and Africa, Pentagon says

ISIS still a threat but more active in Asia and Africa, Pentagon says ISIS still a threat but more active in Asia and Africa, Pentagon says

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Mar 25, 2024

Why did ISIS’ Afghanistan affiliate target Moscow?

Why did ISIS’ Afghanistan affiliate target Moscow? Why did ISIS’ Afghanistan affiliate target Moscow?

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Mar 24, 2024

Army eyes remote maintenance after Ukraine success

Army eyes remote maintenance after Ukraine success Army eyes remote maintenance after Ukraine success

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 5, 2024

alaska army airborne snow soldier

Army Pacific focuses on arctic training in Alaska and Himalayas Army Pacific focuses on arctic training in Alaska and Himalayas

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 12, 2024

Advanced weapons sent to Ukraine are not tracked correctly

Advanced weapons sent to Ukraine are not tracked correctly Advanced weapons sent to Ukraine are not tracked correctly

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 11, 2024