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Training

Army trainee arrested for allegedly hijacking school bus full of children with a rifle [Updated]

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 7, 2021

The Army will now allow women to wear ponytails in all uniforms
Tactics

The Army will now allow women to wear ponytails in all uniforms

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 6, 2021

Putting warheads on foreheads — This is the gear Air Force combat controllers carry into battle
Tactics

Putting warheads on foreheads — This is the gear Air Force combat controllers carry into battle

By David Roza

Updated on May 5, 2021

Why Green Beret training involves shooting out of a Toyota Corolla and ramming vehicles
Training

Why Green Beret training involves shooting out of a Toyota Corolla and ramming vehicles

By James Clark

Updated on May 4, 2021

jet pack royal marine
Tactics

Watch a jetpack-flying Royal Marine board a ship like freakin’ Boba Fett

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 4, 2021

Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower gives the order of the day to paratroopers in England prior to boarding their planes to participate in the first assault of the Normandy invasion (Left; U.S. Army Signal Corps via AP); Unnamed Army Specialist (Right; screenshot of TikTok).
Training

This Army specialist’s inspiring speech about moving ‘down this bullcrap range’ ranks up there with Eisenhower’s D-Day address

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 4, 2021

Marine Corps Inspector General suspended over role in amphibious vehicle disaster that killed 9
Amphibious Operations

Marine Corps Inspector General suspended over role in amphibious vehicle disaster that killed 9

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 3, 2021

The Ozzi Gov app by NGA puts threat intelligence right in your pocket
Intelligence

The Ozzi Gov app by NGA puts threat intelligence right in your pocket

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Apr 29, 2021

How to get started on your financial planning while you’re still in the military
Training

How to get started on your financial planning while you’re still in the military

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Apr 28, 2021

The view through the Army’s new night vision goggle looks ripped right out of ‘Halo’
Tactics

The view through the Army’s new night vision goggle looks ripped right out of ‘Halo’

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 27, 2021

Special operations unit finally admits its strange tweet did not come from a hacker
Intelligence

Special operations unit finally admits its strange tweet did not come from a hacker

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Apr 26, 2021

Dear media: ‘Military-trained marksman’ doesn’t mean what you think it means
Training

Dear media: ‘Military-trained marksman’ doesn’t mean what you think it means

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Apr 26, 2021

Cop-turned-sailor-turned-nurse saves 2 people with 2 separate organ donations
Rescue

Cop-turned-sailor-turned-nurse saves 2 people with 2 separate organ donations

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 22, 2021

EOD remote pull
Training

Inside the Army’s new training program for special operations bomb techs

By Geoff Byrne

Updated on Apr 22, 2021

‘It’s like our warpaint’— Why some Black Hawk crew chiefs paint their face masks something fierce
Tactics

‘It’s like our warpaint’— Why some Black Hawk crew chiefs paint their face masks something fierce

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 20, 2021

These British soldiers had the coolest training ever (literally)
Training

These British soldiers had the coolest training ever (literally)

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 19, 2021

What is the one piece of EDC gear you absolutely cannot live without?
Tactics

What is the one piece of EDC gear you absolutely cannot live without?

By Brian Smyth

Updated on Apr 16, 2021

Marines are testing out new workout gear, and the fate of ‘silkies’ is an open question
Tactics

Marines are testing out new workout gear, and the fate of ‘silkies’ is an open question

By James Clark

Updated on Apr 14, 2021

Here’s why Air Force fighter pilots get massage therapists and athletic trainers
Training

Here’s why Air Force fighter pilots get massage therapists and athletic trainers

By David Roza

Updated on Apr 14, 2021

Multiple Army instructors suspended over alleged sexual assault of a trainee at Fort Sill
Training

Multiple Army instructors suspended over alleged sexual assault of a trainee at Fort Sill

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Apr 4, 2021

Watch Army trainees get smoked by this adorable 5-year-old drill sergeant
Training

Watch Army trainees get smoked by this adorable 5-year-old drill sergeant

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Apr 1, 2021

Air Force robot dogs are here and they appear to be very good boys
Tactics

Air Force robot dogs are here and they appear to be very good boys

By David Roza

Updated on Mar 29, 2021

James Requenez
Training

Army Ranger dies during ‘swamp phase’ of Ranger School in Florida

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Mar 29, 2021

How to Make Damascus Steel
Tactics

What you should know about how Damascus steel is made

By Brian Smyth

Updated on Mar 24, 2021

How to Use a Map and Compass
Survival

How to use a map and compass to help you get unlost

By Jonathon Klein

Updated on Mar 23, 2021

Afghan security forces
Training

$88 billion and 20 years later, the Afghan security forces are still no match for the Taliban

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Mar 22, 2021

future war
Training

Microdrones, AI, and VR glasses: A sneak peek into the future of war and how we’ll train for it

By August Cole, P.W. Singer

Updated on Mar 22, 2021

The Air Force wants to ‘enhance’ and ‘augment’ its ‘draft beer capabilities’
Tactics

The Air Force wants to ‘enhance’ and ‘augment’ its ‘draft beer capabilities’

By James Clark

Updated on Mar 18, 2021

‘He stood by me through everything’ — We salute the Air Force NCO who brought an airman back from the brink
Rescue

‘He stood by me through everything’ — We salute the Air Force NCO who brought an airman back from the brink

By David Roza

Updated on Mar 18, 2021

sgt mcdonald
Rescue

‘I reacted on instinct’ — How a Marine rescued a child from drowning in a brutal rip current

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Mar 18, 2021

A NASA astronaut’s advice for space travel: Bring a credit card
Tactics

A NASA astronaut’s advice for space travel: Bring a credit card

By Scott Murdock

Updated on Mar 15, 2021

These German soldiers and their mules have achieved all my relationship goals
Training

These German soldiers and their mules have achieved all my relationship goals

By David Roza

Updated on Mar 10, 2021

‘Royal Marines… Beer with lunch’ — These are the foreign militaries that US troops love to train with
Training

‘Royal Marines… Beer with lunch’ — These are the foreign militaries that US troops love to train with

By David Roza

Updated on Mar 8, 2021

The Space Force is actually asking its Guardians to choose their own rank insignia
Tactics

The Space Force is actually asking its Guardians to choose their own rank insignia

By David Roza

Updated on Mar 8, 2021

Who are your favorite foreign allies to train with and why?
Training

Who are your favorite foreign allies to train with and why?

By David Roza

Updated on Mar 8, 2021

Here’s your first look at the Army’s futuristic new sniper scope in action
Tactics

Here’s your first look at the Army’s futuristic new sniper scope in action

By Jared Keller

Updated on Mar 8, 2021

The Air Force’s workout uniforms don’t look like middle-aged dad gear anymore
Tactics

The Air Force’s workout uniforms don’t look like middle-aged dad gear anymore

By David Roza

Updated on Mar 3, 2021

This Army lieutenant colonel has built a playbook to kill the ‘cancer’ of sexual assault in the ranks
Training

This Army lieutenant colonel has built a playbook to kill the ‘cancer’ of sexual assault in the ranks

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Mar 2, 2021

US troops just got their asses handed to them by Lithuanian infantrymen
Training

US troops just got their asses handed to them by Lithuanian infantrymen

By David Roza

Updated on Mar 2, 2021

Air Force fires colonel in charge of pilot training wing
Training

Air Force fires colonel in charge of pilot training wing

By David Roza

Updated on Mar 1, 2021

The guys behind ‘Snatch’ and ‘Top Gun’ team up to make a WWII caper about Britain’s first black ops unit
Intelligence

The guys behind ‘Snatch’ and ‘Top Gun’ team up to make a WWII caper about Britain’s first black ops unit

By James Clark

Updated on Mar 1, 2021

Contractor steals 2,500 pages of secret documents from Air Force Research Lab
Intelligence

Contractor steals 2,500 pages of secret documents from Air Force Research Lab

By David Roza

Updated on Feb 28, 2021

52 years ago, this airman threw himself on a burning flare to save his crew
Rescue

52 years ago, this airman threw himself on a burning flare to save his crew

By David Roza

Updated on Feb 27, 2021

A trailblazing female Ranger grad has reignited the debate over the Army’s controversial new fitness test
Training

A trailblazing female Ranger grad has reignited the debate over the Army’s controversial new fitness test

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Feb 27, 2021

10th mountain video
Training

This video of 10th Mountain soldiers shows exactly what not to do when clearing a room

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Feb 24, 2021

‘Handier than a Ka-Bar’ — Why a Marine grunt turned congressman swears by his multitool
Tactics

‘Handier than a Ka-Bar’ — Why a Marine grunt turned congressman swears by his multitool

By Jared Keller

Updated on Feb 24, 2021

squad combat optic
Tactics

Marines are getting their hands on a brand new rifle optic

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Feb 23, 2021

Here’s how a red dot sight works
Tactics

Here’s how a red dot sight works

By Scott Murdock

Updated on Feb 23, 2021

Marine recognized for saving drowning couple from rough waters in California
Rescue

Marine recognized for saving drowning couple from rough waters in California

By David Roza

Updated on Feb 21, 2021

PETA is trying to save deadly snakes from bloodthirsty Marines
Training

PETA is trying to save deadly snakes from bloodthirsty Marines

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Feb 19, 2021

The Army’s new infantry goggles put the ‘Tron’ in ‘Army Strong’
Warfare

The Army’s new infantry goggles put the ‘Tron’ in ‘Army Strong’

By David Roza

Updated on Feb 19, 2021

A beloved blade and other everyday carry items of America’s former top first responder
Tactics

A beloved blade and other everyday carry items of America’s former top first responder

By Jared Keller

Updated on Feb 18, 2021

How to build your credit score while serving in the military
Training

How to build your credit score while serving in the military

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Feb 18, 2021

Women in the Air Force are finally getting body armor that fits
Tactics

Women in the Air Force are finally getting body armor that fits

By David Roza

Updated on Feb 17, 2021

Female Marine recruits have arrived at Recruit Depot San Diego for training for the first time ever
Training

Female Marine recruits have arrived at Recruit Depot San Diego for training for the first time ever

By Jared Keller

Updated on Feb 16, 2021

50-mile winds and bone-chilling temperatures: Welcome to the military’s Arctic survival school
Training

50-mile winds and bone-chilling temperatures: Welcome to the military’s Arctic survival school

By David Roza

Updated on Feb 16, 2021

quavo chainsaw bayonet attachment
Tactics

The chainsaw bayonet you never knew you needed is finally here

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Feb 13, 2021

The Marine Corps’s new battlewagon is a better tank-killer than the service’s tanks, general says
Warfare

The Marine Corps’s new battlewagon is a better tank-killer than the service’s tanks, general says

By Jared Keller

Updated on Feb 13, 2021

A mosquito.
Tactics

Mosquitos suck, so which repellent is best to deter them: Deet or Picaridin?

By Jonathon Klein

Updated on Feb 12, 2021

An obscure Air Force height requirement is preventing some women from becoming career enlisted aviators
Training

An obscure Air Force height requirement is preventing some women from becoming career enlisted aviators

By David Roza

Updated on Feb 11, 2021

pregnancy mother baby
Training

The Marine Corps now has a physical training handbook for pregnant Marines

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Feb 10, 2021

Investigation finds missing Fort Bliss soldier’s unit faced ‘remarkable stress’ from training tempo
Training

Investigation finds missing Fort Bliss soldier’s unit faced ‘remarkable stress’ from training tempo

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Feb 8, 2021

Pentagon imposes stricter mask requirement for all troops and civilians
Tactics

Pentagon imposes stricter mask requirement for all troops and civilians

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Feb 8, 2021

Army intelligence analyst charged with allegedly murdering his wife
Intelligence

Army intelligence analyst charged with allegedly murdering his wife

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Feb 7, 2021