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This US soldier just set a new shooting record at the Olympics
Guns

This US soldier just set a new shooting record at the Olympics

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jul 26, 2021

Watch US troops launch a volley of rockets in super slow motion set to Tchaikovsky’s ‘1812 Overture’
Artillery

Watch US troops launch a volley of rockets in super slow motion set to Tchaikovsky’s ‘1812 Overture’

By James Clark

Updated on Jul 23, 2021

We salute the aircrew that rescued a man from a bear attack in a real-life version of ‘The Revenant’
Rescue

We salute the aircrew that rescued a man from a bear attack in a real-life version of ‘The Revenant’

By Jared Keller

Updated on Jul 23, 2021

Self-proclaimed ‘incel’ allegedly joined Army to train for mass shooting of women but washed out after 4 months
Training

Self-proclaimed ‘incel’ allegedly joined Army to train for mass shooting of women but washed out after 4 months

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jul 23, 2021

us marines at range 800 camp pendleton
Training

These Marines were the first to try a new infantry training range in SoCal with a million-dollar view

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jul 22, 2021

airforce topshot
Training

Air Force colonel tells crew they failed America because they nixed an unsafe training mission

By David Roza

Updated on Jul 21, 2021

No, Russia’s new fighter jet can’t fly at twice the speed of light
Fighter Aircraft

No, Russia’s new fighter jet can’t fly at twice the speed of light

By David Roza

Updated on Jul 21, 2021

A gamer leaked classified tank specs online to win an argument over a military video game
Tanks

A gamer leaked classified tank specs online to win an argument over a military video game

By James Clark

Updated on Jul 20, 2021

What’s really inside the gold ball on top of military flagpoles?
Tactics

What’s really inside the gold ball on top of military flagpoles?

By Sarah Sicard

Updated on Jul 20, 2021

The US proxy war with Iran grows murkier after the military denies a recent drone strike in Syria
Drones

The US proxy war with Iran grows murkier after the military denies a recent drone strike in Syria

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jul 19, 2021

A woman has qualified as the Navy’s first female special operator
Training

A woman has qualified as the Navy’s first female special operator

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jul 15, 2021

This is what it looks like when a paratrooper crashes through your roof
Training

This is what it looks like when a paratrooper crashes through your roof

By James Clark

Updated on Jul 15, 2021

The Navy’s electromagnetic railgun is officially dead
Weapons

The Navy’s electromagnetic railgun is officially dead

By Jared Keller

Updated on Jul 14, 2021

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Aaron M. Henson, a combat correspondent with the Public Affairs Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, conducts a functions check on his M50 field protective mask during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense training before entering the gas chamber at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 23, 2017. The training ensures every Marine understands the risks associated with a toxic environment and familiarizes them with the M50 field protective mask. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)
Training

The Army is training the first batch of Space Marines

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Meet the ‘Mad’ Revolutionary War general who inspired this badass A-10 paint job
Fighter Aircraft

Meet the ‘Mad’ Revolutionary War general who inspired this badass A-10 paint job

By David Roza

Updated on Jul 12, 2021

The inside story behind the Pentagon’s ill-fated quest for a real-life ‘Iron Man’ suit
Tactics

The inside story behind the Pentagon’s ill-fated quest for a real-life ‘Iron Man’ suit

By Jared Keller

Updated on Jul 11, 2021

The Navy has a 650-round ammo backpack that looks like it’s straight out of ‘Predator’
Guns

The Navy has a 650-round ammo backpack that looks like it’s straight out of ‘Predator’

By Jared Keller

Updated on Jul 10, 2021

The Marines are getting their first new(ish) recoilless rifle in more than 3 decades
Guns

The Marines are getting their first new(ish) recoilless rifle in more than 3 decades

By James Clark

Updated on Jul 9, 2021

Air Force officer invents low-tech body armor cooling system to help you chill out
Tactics

Air Force officer invents low-tech body armor cooling system to help you chill out

By David Roza

Updated on Jul 8, 2021

Here’s why Army helicopters have Native American names
Helicopters

Here’s why Army helicopters have Native American names

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jul 5, 2021

The Air Force wants to make its first new pistol in 35 years even smaller than it already is
Guns

The Air Force wants to make its first new pistol in 35 years even smaller than it already is

By David Roza

Updated on Jul 5, 2021

How would the US military really fare against the aliens of ‘Independence Day’?
Warfare

How would the US military really fare against the aliens of ‘Independence Day’?

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 3, 2021

Watch these guys set off a massive firework in their garage
Munitions

Watch these guys set off a massive firework in their garage

By James Clark

Updated on Jul 2, 2021

Everyone is wrong about the Space Force Ka-Bar except me
Tactics

Everyone is wrong about the Space Force Ka-Bar except me

By Scott Murdock

Updated on Jul 1, 2021

US troops return artillery fire after base in Syria hit by ‘multiple rockets’
Artillery

US troops return artillery fire after base in Syria hit by ‘multiple rockets’

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 30, 2021

Air Force authorizes baseball caps in uniform
Tactics

Air Force authorizes baseball caps in uniform

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 29, 2021

Why the US Navy wants sailors to read ‘How To Be An Antiracist’
Training

Why the US Navy wants sailors to read ‘How To Be An Antiracist’

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 23, 2021

United CEO complains that the US military isn’t training enough pilots for airlines to poach
Training

United CEO complains that the US military isn’t training enough pilots for airlines to poach

By James Clark

Updated on Jun 23, 2021

john mayer
Tactics

‘John Mayer’ was involved in a plot to send thermal scopes and night vision goggles to Russia

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 23, 2021

Fired captain of USS Forrest Sherman ‘seemed to just want to break people down,’ investigation finds
Destroyers

Fired captain of USS Forrest Sherman ‘seemed to just want to break people down,’ investigation finds

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 23, 2021

The US Army beat every other service in losing track of weapons over the past decade
Weapons

The US Army beat every other service in losing track of weapons over the past decade

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 22, 2021

soldier firing m4 rifle
Training

Pregnant soldier given pointless duty sitting in armory as unit conducts training

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 18, 2021

‘I was, frankly, shocked’ — Top general tells Congress he doesn’t know exact number of missing military weapons
Weapons

‘I was, frankly, shocked’ — Top general tells Congress he doesn’t know exact number of missing military weapons

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 17, 2021

Duct tape keeps the military going. What have you fixed with it?
Tactics

Duct tape keeps the military going. What have you fixed with it?

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 17, 2021

These Oakley sunglasses are a $215 GWOT participation trophy, and they used the wrong ribbon
Tactics

These Oakley sunglasses are a $215 GWOT participation trophy, and they used the wrong ribbon

By James Clark

Updated on Jun 16, 2021

M1 Abrams tank
Tanks

Why this US Army tank unit proudly calls itself ‘The Bastards’

By Capt. Charlie Anderson

Updated on Jun 15, 2021

How to choose a credit card to maximize your rewards
Training

How to choose a credit card to maximize your rewards

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 15, 2021

The Space Force Ka-Bar that nobody asked for is finally here
Tactics

The Space Force Ka-Bar that nobody asked for is finally here

By Matt Sampson

Updated on Jun 10, 2021

19-year-old Marine dies during ‘Crucible’ training at South Carolina boot camp [Updated]
Training

19-year-old Marine dies during ‘Crucible’ training at South Carolina boot camp [Updated]

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 8, 2021

Why Portugal paints F-16s to look like tigers
Fighter Aircraft

Why Portugal paints F-16s to look like tigers

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 8, 2021

This Chinese-made US ‘military officer uniform’ is a crime against humanity (and uniform regulations)
Tactics

This Chinese-made US ‘military officer uniform’ is a crime against humanity (and uniform regulations)

By James Clark

Updated on Jun 7, 2021

‘The eyes of the world are upon you’ — Read Gen. Eisenhower’s letter to troops before D-Day
Amphibious Operations

‘The eyes of the world are upon you’ — Read Gen. Eisenhower’s letter to troops before D-Day

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 6, 2021

Pentagon: We have no evidence of aliens. UFO fans: So you’re telling me there’s a chance?
Aircraft

Pentagon: We have no evidence of aliens. UFO fans: So you’re telling me there’s a chance?

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 6, 2021

This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit
Bombers

This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

Navy submariners are testing out their own version of ‘birth control glasses’
Submarines

Navy submariners are testing out their own version of ‘birth control glasses’

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

The Air Force wants $48 million to drop commandos into battle from orbit
Aircraft

The Air Force wants $48 million to drop commandos into battle from orbit

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

We got our hands on Sig Sauer’s Next Generation Squad Weapon prototypes. Here’s what they’re like
Guns

We got our hands on Sig Sauer’s Next Generation Squad Weapon prototypes. Here’s what they’re like

By Jared Keller

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

Watch these US soldiers retreat from the raccoon insurgent that commandeered their Stryker
Vehicles

Watch these US soldiers retreat from the raccoon insurgent that commandeered their Stryker

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 2, 2021

Oops: US soldiers accidentally invade a factory in Bulgaria during training exercise
Training

Oops: US soldiers accidentally invade a factory in Bulgaria during training exercise

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 2, 2021

Why the Air Force wants to cut dozens of A-10s, everyone’s favorite close air support aircraft
Fighter Aircraft

Why the Air Force wants to cut dozens of A-10s, everyone’s favorite close air support aircraft

By David Roza

Updated on May 28, 2021

Goodbye A-10s, hello pay raise: Inside the Pentagon’s $715 billion budget wishlist
Fighter Aircraft

Goodbye A-10s, hello pay raise: Inside the Pentagon’s $715 billion budget wishlist

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 28, 2021

This real-life Air Force superhero saved 28 people from an active shooter in Arizona
Rescue

This real-life Air Force superhero saved 28 people from an active shooter in Arizona

By David Roza

Updated on May 27, 2021

This is what it looks like to fly straight into a thunderstorm
Aircraft

This is what it looks like to fly straight into a thunderstorm

By David Roza

Updated on May 27, 2021

Navy pilot remembers the ‘absurdity’ of her famous UFO sighting
Aircraft

Navy pilot remembers the ‘absurdity’ of her famous UFO sighting

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 27, 2021

Recon Marine accused of dumping stolen grenades, thousands of rounds of ammo into California ravine
Munitions

Recon Marine accused of dumping stolen grenades, thousands of rounds of ammo into California ravine

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 27, 2021

At least one Marine General may be disciplined for an amphibious vehicle accident that killed 9
Vehicles

At least one Marine General may be disciplined for an amphibious vehicle accident that killed 9

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 26, 2021

canada-weed-cupcakes
Artillery

Canadian troops were going to fire artillery. Then they got high

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 24, 2021

This Coast Guardsman helped pick up a flaming car with his bare hands and dragged 3 people to safety
Rescue

This Coast Guardsman helped pick up a flaming car with his bare hands and dragged 3 people to safety

By James Clark

Updated on May 24, 2021

Why America’s first bomber was called ‘the flaming coffin’
Bombers

Why America’s first bomber was called ‘the flaming coffin’

By David Roza

Updated on May 24, 2021

Pentagon denies spying on troops’ social media accounts
Intelligence

Pentagon denies spying on troops’ social media accounts

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on May 22, 2021

Peter Debbins
Intelligence

How a Green Beret captain sold out his own teammates to Russia

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 22, 2021

Packing for the end of the world: The essential guide to building your ultimate everyday carry kit
Survival

Packing for the end of the world: The essential guide to building your ultimate everyday carry kit

By Brian Smyth

Updated on May 18, 2021

How the Air Force turns a combat-ready F-16 into a high-flying Thunderbirds act
Fighter Aircraft

How the Air Force turns a combat-ready F-16 into a high-flying Thunderbirds act

By David Roza

Updated on May 18, 2021

We salute the Army crew who named their tank ‘A Thicc Boi’
Tanks

We salute the Army crew who named their tank ‘A Thicc Boi’

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 17, 2021