Tactics(Page 2)

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Capt. Jesse Guerin and Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Angulo were named the Army’s best medics of 2025 after winning a competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Survival

These are the Army’s best medics of 2025

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 27, 2025

Pvt. Alecsander Daniel (Left) and Sgt. Kyle Angove (Right), with Alpha Troop, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, bore-sight their M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle in Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, Oct. 20, 2020. The soldiers are in Syria to support Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) mission. CJTF remains committed to working by, with and through our partners to ensure the enduring defeat of Daesh. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jensen Guillory)
Training

Army recruits hoping for cav scout or armor jobs will have to wait for boot camp

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 23, 2025

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew Little an electrician with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, applies a tourniquet to a simulated casualty during a combat lifesaver course at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, August 4, 2016. During the four-day course, Marines learned to recognize injuries, perform the appropriate procedures and control the patient to prolong survivability until help arrives. U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa Command support operations, contingencies and security cooperation in the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell)
Survival

This Navy SEAL doctor is a big reason US troops carry tourniquets in combat today

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 14, 2025

A satellite jammer sits atop a shipping container.
Tactics

Space Force to deploy new jammers to yell at enemy satellites

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 21, 2024

MAYPORT, Fla. (Apr. 14, 2024) – Master Chief Electronics Technician Ryan Magill (left), a native of Valparaiso, Ind., conducts push-ups during U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet’s Navy Reserves physical readiness test, Apr. 14. COMUSNAVSO/4th Fleet supports U.S. Southern Command’s joint and combined military operations by employing maritime forces in cooperative maritime security operations to maintain access, enhance interoperability, and build enduring partnerships in order to enhance regional security and promote peace, stability and prosperity in the Caribbean, Central and South American region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Sippel)
Training

Sailors who ace fitness test are now exempt from Navy body fat limits

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 2, 2024

Army Basic Training
Drone Swarms

Army revamps basic training to simulate battlefield stalked by drone swarms

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 17, 2024

UH-60 crews rehearsed emergency patient movements in Germany from Feb. 22-25 in preparation for Defender Europe 21. Army photo by Maj. Robert Fellingham.
Survival

With a drop of blood, an Army device can detect traumatic brain injuries in 15 minutes

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 2, 2024

U.S. Army Lt. Briana Harvey, team lead for CPT 169 during CYBER FLAG 22, assists another soldier with a computer issue at the Laurel Readiness Center, Laurel, MD during CYBER FLAG 22 on Jul. 25, 2022. Cyber Flag 22 is an annual U.S. Cyber Command training event that is designed to strengthen partnerships, improve the defensive skills, and enhance the readiness and collaboration of the participating cyber operators. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Tom Lamb)
Intelligence

Army to close active information operations command as it moves those ops to smaller specialized units

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 20, 2024

The tower of power includes the special forces, ranger, and airborne tabs.
Training

A comprehensive guide to the shoulder tabs Army soldiers wear on their uniforms

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 13, 2024

Pentagon to fund study of antibiotic-resistant wounds in Ukraine to plan for future wars
Survival

Pentagon to fund study of antibiotic-resistant wounds in Ukraine to plan for future wars

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 6, 2024

Soldiers recently took part in a training event that was closely modeled off of ongoing combat operations in Ukraine. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Joyner.
Tactics

‘Trade steel for blood’ — The Army’s plan to bring soldiers into the 21st century

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 3, 2024

Hawaii soldier earns rare triple tab: Ranger, Sapper, Jungle
Training

Hawaii soldier earns rare triple tab: Ranger, Sapper, Jungle

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 26, 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)
Training

Army activates Arctic Aviation Command for extreme cold flying

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 20, 2024

EOD teams upend training for threats from IEDs on the ground to drones in the air
Training

EOD teams upend training for threats from IEDs on the ground to drones in the air

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 16, 2024

U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training trainees carry weapons at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on August 2, 2024. Beginning on July 29, 2024, Col. Billy Wilson Jr., 737th Training Group commander, launched a weapons handling initiative. From now on, BMT trainees will carry weapons throughout their 7.5 weeks of training to instill a profession of arms and a warrior mindset into the future Airmen. JBSA-Lackland is home to USAF BMT where enlisted civilians are transformed into capable Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ava Leone)
Training

Seeking ‘warfighter mindset,’ Air Force basic trainees now carrying rifles through boot camp

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 13, 2024

Combat engineers from the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division blast through a concrete wall during demolition training at Curry Demo July 17.
Training

Military to start cognitive tests for troops exposed to artillery, gunfire and explosions

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 12, 2024

U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Sgt 1st Class. Aleman assigned to Foxtrot 1st Battalion 34th Infantry Regiment participates in the “Shark Attack” or fear stage of the discipline process, as trainees arrive to the First day of Basic Combat Training on 12 June 2017 at Fort Jackson, SC. Among those assigned to the 1st Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment are Reserve Drill Sergeants from the 3rd Battalion, 518th Infantry Regiment who are required to serve two weeks for annual training (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Darius Davis/Released).
Training

Army adds new boot camp companies in Oklahoma and Missouri

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 9, 2024

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 320nd Field Artillery Battery, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, react to a drone swarm attack during Exercise Combined Resolve 24-2 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center near Hohenfels, Germany, May 29, 2024. Combined Resolve 24-2 is a key U.S. Army multi-domain interoperability exercise in Europe and a major investment in the cohesion of the NATO alliance and the overall readiness of allies and partners to work together in a dynamic security environment. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Nelson)
Survival

Soldiers created their own drone attack simulator ahead of Middle East deployment

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 8, 2024

HIPS heat injury
Training

Army’s wearable sensors detect early signs of severe heat injuries

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 17, 2024

The Army’s floating pier in Gaza traces its roots to D-Day
Tactics

The Army’s floating pier in Gaza traces its roots to D-Day

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 5, 2024

Colorado soldier dies in training accident at Fort Johnson, Louisiana
Training

Colorado soldier dies in training accident at Fort Johnson, Louisiana

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 13, 2024

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

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
Intelligence

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 2, 2024

Civilian killed in 2023 US strike on Al Qaeda leader in Syria, investigation found
Tactics

Civilian killed in 2023 US strike on Al Qaeda leader in Syria, investigation found

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 2, 2024

The Navy USS Carney defeats a combination of Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea, Oct. 19. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Lau.
Drone Swarms

US needs cheaper ways to shoot down drones, Pentagon acquisition chief says

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Apr 28, 2024

101st Airborne soldiers win second straight ‘Best Sapper’ title
Training

101st Airborne soldiers win second straight ‘Best Sapper’ title

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 23, 2024

alaska army airborne snow soldier
Survival

Army Pacific focuses on arctic training in Alaska and Himalayas

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 12, 2024

Soldiers training battle drills during a training exercise.
Training

How well do you know the Army’s 14 battle drills?

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Jan 9, 2024

Dalton Medlin
Warfare

What happens when an American dies in Ukraine but can’t be recovered?

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Dec 6, 2023

Orin Pickering
Training

Father loses 80 pounds, joins Air Force alongside his 2 sons

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 30, 2023

David Baturin
Warfare

Marine, Air Force veteran killed in Ukraine wanted to protect children

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 27, 2023

Trench warfare
Warfare

Trench warfare tips: What US troops need to know from Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 23, 2023

AC-130
Warfare

AC-130 destroys truck after watching it launch ballistic missile at US troops in Iraq

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 21, 2023

Joel David Beal
Warfare

Marine veteran killed in Ukraine was attacking a Russian infantry fighting vehicle

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 20, 2023

Syria
Warfare

US missions against ISIS up in Iraq and Syria, body count down

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 20, 2023

Ranger Video
Warfare

75th Ranger combat camera releases video on Afghan withdrawal

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 16, 2023

F-15s
Warfare

US launches another airstrike in Syria against target used by Iran

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 9, 2023

Navy rescues divers
Rescue

Navy and Coast Guard rescue three lost scuba divers near Guam

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 2, 2023

David Lee Cote In Ukraine
Warfare

US Army veteran killed in Ukraine ‘fought for good over evil’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 30, 2023

FILE: F-16 Fighting Falcons based in the Central Command area of operations conduct armed aerial patrols over Somalia on Jan. 2, 2021. (Staff Sgt. Trevor T. McBride/U.S. Air Force)
Warfare

US conducts airstrikes in Syria in response to drone and rocket attacks

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 27, 2023

Al Asad Air Base
Warfare

19 US troops have Traumatic Brain Injury after drone attacks in Iraq and Syria

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 26, 2023

Soldier training with electronic warfare equipment
Warfare

Army may add electronic warfare training as early as boot camp

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 23, 2023

Chinese nuclear weapons
Warfare

China has a stockpile of 500 nuclear warheads, up from 400 last year

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 19, 2023

C-RAM
Warfare

US military fights off two drone attacks in Iraq on the same day

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 18, 2023

israel iron dome
Warfare

Israel’s Iron Dome: Everything you need to know

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Oct 11, 2023

Special Forces
Warfare

Army special operations cuts not expected to affect Green Berets

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 6, 2023

claymore mine
Warfare

How the claymore mine changed the battlefield forever

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Oct 5, 2023

Dalton Medlin
Warfare

U.S. Army infantry veteran killed in Ukraine leading daring recon mission

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 3, 2023

Chinook
Warfare

US launched two raids against ISIS within a week

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 2, 2023

bud/s seals drug testing
Training

Naval Special Warfare command to begin random testing for performance enhancing drugs

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 29, 2023

USASOC best combat diver competition hed image
Amphibious Operations

Green Berets vs Navy SEALs: Inside the Best Combat Diver Competition

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 28, 2023

2023 Best Combat Diver Competition
Amphibious Operations

5th Special Forces Group wins 2023 Best Combat Diver Competition

By Joshua Skovlund

Updated on Sep 28, 2023

M1 Abrams tanks for Ukraine
Warfare

M1 Abrams tanks arriving in Ukraine, F-16 training to follow soon

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 25, 2023

small drone RQ-11B Raven
Drone Swarms

How small drones changed modern warfare

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 22, 2023

efp explosion
Warfare

What are EFP bombs?

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 21, 2023

Eagle Partner
Training

101st Airborne, other U.S. troops not at risk in Armenia fighting

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 19, 2023

Jericho Skye Magallon
Warfare

US Army veteran killed in Ukraine believed in freedom

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 15, 2023

Niger
Warfare

Pentagon: Some ‘non-essential’ personnel have left Niger [Updated]

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 7, 2023

Syrian Democratic Forces
Warfare

US allies in Syria ISIS fight face open revolts

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 5, 2023

Presidential Unit Citation
Warfare

Here are all the US military units receiving the Presidential Unit Citation for the Kabul evacuation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 1, 2023

US troops awarded Presidential Unit Citation for Kabul evacuation
Warfare

US troops awarded Presidential Unit Citation for Kabul evacuation

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 31, 2023

3M Earplugs
Warfare

3M settled its combat earplug lawsuit for $6 billion – but don’t get too excited

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 29, 2023

USS Porter
Rescue

“We found them!” – How the Coast Guard rescued 4 lost divers

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 25, 2023

F-16
Training

Ukrainian pilots are training to fly F-16s

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 18, 2023