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This might be the deadliest Marine Corps recruit on Parris Island
Training

This might be the deadliest Marine Corps recruit on Parris Island

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 6, 2020

The Army’s next robot will know when you’re talking trash to it — and know when to talk back
Tactics

The Army’s next robot will know when you’re talking trash to it — and know when to talk back

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 5, 2020

Believe it or not, writing ‘SOS’ in the sand when you’re marooned on an island actually works
Rescue

Believe it or not, writing ‘SOS’ in the sand when you’re marooned on an island actually works

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 4, 2020

The Navy’s first Black female fighter pilot has officially earned her Wings of Gold
Training

The Navy’s first Black female fighter pilot has officially earned her Wings of Gold

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 3, 2020

Marine Corps identifies Marines and sailor presumed dead after amphibious assault vehicle accident
Amphibious Operations

Marine Corps identifies Marines and sailor presumed dead after amphibious assault vehicle accident

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 3, 2020

7 Marines and 1 sailor presumed dead as rescue efforts end 40 hours after amphibious assault vehicle sank
Rescue

7 Marines and 1 sailor presumed dead as rescue efforts end 40 hours after amphibious assault vehicle sank

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 2, 2020

Marine Corps limited amphibious assault vehicle use after one sinks off California coast, killing one Marine
Amphibious Operations

Marine Corps limited amphibious assault vehicle use after one sinks off California coast, killing one Marine

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Aug 1, 2020

The Army is training dogs to detect COVID-19
Training

The Army is training dogs to detect COVID-19

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 30, 2020

The Marine Corps is officially getting an exoskeleton to haul heavy crap like Ripley in ‘Aliens’
Tactics

The Marine Corps is officially getting an exoskeleton to haul heavy crap like Ripley in ‘Aliens’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 28, 2020

How dressing federal law enforcement agents like US troops undermines democracy
Tactics

How dressing federal law enforcement agents like US troops undermines democracy

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 25, 2020

The Army is testing a ‘smuzzle’ that reduces machine gun noise, flash, and recoil at the same time
Tactics

The Army is testing a ‘smuzzle’ that reduces machine gun noise, flash, and recoil at the same time

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 25, 2020

Pentagon to limit release of unclassified information as part of its war on leaks
Intelligence

Pentagon to limit release of unclassified information as part of its war on leaks

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 22, 2020

The Bonhomme Richard fire raises concerns over whether the Navy can repair ships damaged in war
Warfare

The Bonhomme Richard fire raises concerns over whether the Navy can repair ships damaged in war

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 17, 2020

Man in Uniform
Tactics

These soldiers are the first to receive the Army’s new ‘pink and greens’ uniform

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 14, 2020

National Guard soldier awarded Soldier’s Medal for stopping shooting at high school football game
Rescue

National Guard soldier awarded Soldier’s Medal for stopping shooting at high school football game

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 13, 2020

No mask can protect you better than a PT belt mask
Tactics

No mask can protect you better than a PT belt mask

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 13, 2020

The Marine Corps plans on fielding suppressors to infantry squads starting this year
Tactics

The Marine Corps plans on fielding suppressors to infantry squads starting this year

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 11, 2020

Defense Secretary Esper confirms he was briefed on intel Russia offered bounties on US troops in Afghanistan
Intelligence

Defense Secretary Esper confirms he was briefed on intel Russia offered bounties on US troops in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 10, 2020

It’s official: A woman is joining the ranks of Army Special Forces for the first time in history
Training

It’s official: A woman is joining the ranks of Army Special Forces for the first time in history

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 9, 2020

The US military is losing the sniper war against Russia
Training

The US military is losing the sniper war against Russia

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 9, 2020

Fire official says Navy petty officer lied about saving two children from a burning home
Rescue

Fire official says Navy petty officer lied about saving two children from a burning home

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 7, 2020

In new WWII video game ‘Medic: Pacific Corpsman’ you’ll have to decide who you can save, and who you can’t
Rescue

In new WWII video game ‘Medic: Pacific Corpsman’ you’ll have to decide who you can save, and who you can’t

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 7, 2020

‘ISIS Files’ launch: Thousands of documents reveal the terror group’s inner workings
Intelligence

‘ISIS Files’ launch: Thousands of documents reveal the terror group’s inner workings

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 3, 2020

Watch over 300 Army paratroopers drop into Guam just to remind folks who’s boss
Training

Watch over 300 Army paratroopers drop into Guam just to remind folks who’s boss

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 2, 2020

90 out of 110 soldiers in a survival, evasion, resistance, and escape course just tested positive for COVID-19
Training

90 out of 110 soldiers in a survival, evasion, resistance, and escape course just tested positive for COVID-19

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 1, 2020

He saved the lives of five US troops. Now this Afghan interpreter is an American citizen
Rescue

He saved the lives of five US troops. Now this Afghan interpreter is an American citizen

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 30, 2020

Russia reportedly placed secret bounties on US troops in Afghanistan
Intelligence

Russia reportedly placed secret bounties on US troops in Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 27, 2020

How to crush your two-mile run like an Olympian
Training

How to crush your two-mile run like an Olympian

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jun 26, 2020

Your friendly neighbor Jim Mattis wants you to wear a face mask
Tactics

Your friendly neighbor Jim Mattis wants you to wear a face mask

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 24, 2020

Soldier accused of planning attack on his own unit, giving classified info to Neo-Nazi group
Intelligence

Soldier accused of planning attack on his own unit, giving classified info to Neo-Nazi group

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 23, 2020

A West Virginia town of 8,400 people just picked up an MRAP for some reason
Tactics

A West Virginia town of 8,400 people just picked up an MRAP for some reason

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 19, 2020

The Pentagon is worried that adversaries will pop off a nuke in space to destroy its satellites, just like in ‘GoldenEye’
Warfare

The Pentagon is worried that adversaries will pop off a nuke in space to destroy its satellites, just like in ‘GoldenEye’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 18, 2020

Soldiers will start taking the new Army fitness test in October, but don’t worry — it doesn’t count yet
Training

Soldiers will start taking the new Army fitness test in October, but don’t worry — it doesn’t count yet

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 15, 2020

CENTCOM chief: US troops can’t keep up with the flood of cheap drones downrange
Drone Swarms

CENTCOM chief: US troops can’t keep up with the flood of cheap drones downrange

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 12, 2020

The Army’s new ‘pink and greens’ are coming to new soldiers in 2021
Tactics

The Army’s new ‘pink and greens’ are coming to new soldiers in 2021

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 12, 2020

Meet the former soldier who gave National Guardsmen in DC an impromptu phalanx lesson in this viral video
Training

Meet the former soldier who gave National Guardsmen in DC an impromptu phalanx lesson in this viral video

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jun 11, 2020

Camp Lejeune machine gunner is third Marine in two months to die during PT
Training

Camp Lejeune machine gunner is third Marine in two months to die during PT

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 10, 2020

The incredible story of the American commandos dropped behind enemy lines long before D-Day
Intelligence

The incredible story of the American commandos dropped behind enemy lines long before D-Day

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jun 6, 2020

More than 200 soldiers just tested positive for COVID-19 at Army basic training sites
Training

More than 200 soldiers just tested positive for COVID-19 at Army basic training sites

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 1, 2020

3 reasons you need to clean your magazine right now
Tactics

3 reasons you need to clean your magazine right now

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Jun 1, 2020

Meet the Fort Jackson trainees who overcame COVID-19 and graduated basic training
Training

Meet the Fort Jackson trainees who overcame COVID-19 and graduated basic training

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 28, 2020

‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ based its newest in-game kit on a Medal of Honor recipient
Tactics

‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’ based its newest in-game kit on a Medal of Honor recipient

By James Clark

Posted on May 22, 2020

The Marine Corps’ first new amphibious vehicle since Vietnam is getting a 30mm cannon
Amphibious Operations

The Marine Corps’ first new amphibious vehicle since Vietnam is getting a 30mm cannon

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 18, 2020

The Army is using its multi-million dollar terror-tracking software to do something Google does for free
Intelligence

The Army is using its multi-million dollar terror-tracking software to do something Google does for free

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 13, 2020

COVID-19 forces Army to cancel summer training for ROTC cadets at Fort Knox
Training

COVID-19 forces Army to cancel summer training for ROTC cadets at Fort Knox

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 13, 2020

Two of the latest soldiers to earn Ranger Tabs have made Army history
Intelligence

Two of the latest soldiers to earn Ranger Tabs have made Army history

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 6, 2020

Army tank crews are playing video games to maintain readiness amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Training

Army tank crews are playing video games to maintain readiness amid the COVID-19 pandemic

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 30, 2020

A new device from Army doctors could be a game-changer in the fight against COVID-19
Tactics

A new device from Army doctors could be a game-changer in the fight against COVID-19

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 29, 2020

COVID-19 sweeps through Marine Corps boot camp at San Diego, sickening dozens of recruits
Training

COVID-19 sweeps through Marine Corps boot camp at San Diego, sickening dozens of recruits

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 29, 2020

The US needs to rethink nation-building to prevent the next forever war
Warfare

The US needs to rethink nation-building to prevent the next forever war

By Dan Grazier

Posted on Apr 28, 2020

The Army is already using its next-generation head-up display to do battle with COVID-19
Tactics

The Army is already using its next-generation head-up display to do battle with COVID-19

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 28, 2020

Air Force staff sergeant to be indicted over alleged theft of $30,000 in government property from hurricane-ravaged base
Tactics

Air Force staff sergeant to be indicted over alleged theft of $30,000 in government property from hurricane-ravaged base

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 28, 2020

The F-35 still can’t go supersonic without compromising its critical stealth tech, and the Pentagon is OK with that
Stealth

The F-35 still can’t go supersonic without compromising its critical stealth tech, and the Pentagon is OK with that

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 28, 2020

The Navy’s futuristic stealth destroyer is finally ready for action, sort of
Stealth

The Navy’s futuristic stealth destroyer is finally ready for action, sort of

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 27, 2020

First Marine recruits begin training at Parris Island again after COVID-19 outbreak
Training

First Marine recruits begin training at Parris Island again after COVID-19 outbreak

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 21, 2020

The Army’s next generation headset is still on schedule to get to soldiers by 2021 — for now
Tactics

The Army’s next generation headset is still on schedule to get to soldiers by 2021 — for now

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 20, 2020

How to adjust to your new normal during coronavirus
Training

How to adjust to your new normal during coronavirus

By PCSgrades

Posted on Apr 20, 2020

Marine dies during training at Twentynine Palms
Training

Marine dies during training at Twentynine Palms

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 18, 2020

Army to resume sending recruits to basic training despite COVID-19 cases at Fort Jackson
Training

Army to resume sending recruits to basic training despite COVID-19 cases at Fort Jackson

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 17, 2020

Jeff and Tina would be rolling in their graves over a new report on DoD’s cybersecurity efforts
Intelligence

Jeff and Tina would be rolling in their graves over a new report on DoD’s cybersecurity efforts

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 17, 2020

The Army is picking up some fresh suppressors for its next-generation squad weapon
Tactics

The Army is picking up some fresh suppressors for its next-generation squad weapon

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 16, 2020

This ultra-realistic military game makes you the micromanaging commander with the radio, and it’s a lot harder than you think
Training

This ultra-realistic military game makes you the micromanaging commander with the radio, and it’s a lot harder than you think

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 15, 2020

Corps says Marines won’t be allowed to wear N95 or surgical masks, even if they own them
Tactics

Corps says Marines won’t be allowed to wear N95 or surgical masks, even if they own them

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 8, 2020

COVID-19 causes further delay in Navy recruits leaving for boot camp at Great Lakes
Training

COVID-19 causes further delay in Navy recruits leaving for boot camp at Great Lakes

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 7, 2020