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Who Exactly Was The Bad Guy In ‘Top Gun’?
Fighter Aircraft

Who Exactly Was The Bad Guy In ‘Top Gun’?

By Brad Howard

Posted on Apr 13, 2018

The Army Wants To By Thousands Of New M16 Rifles, But Not For US Soldiers
Guns

The Army Wants To By Thousands Of New M16 Rifles, But Not For US Soldiers

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 12, 2018

This Classy WWII Training Vid On How To ‘Crack A Tank’ Is Everything You Ever Wanted
Tanks

This Classy WWII Training Vid On How To ‘Crack A Tank’ Is Everything You Ever Wanted

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 12, 2018

The Air Force’s Futuristic Laser Cannon May Never Get Off The Ground
Weapons

The Air Force’s Futuristic Laser Cannon May Never Get Off The Ground

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 12, 2018

Watch An M1 Abrams Battle Tank Execute A Near-Perfect Drift
Tanks

Watch An M1 Abrams Battle Tank Execute A Near-Perfect Drift

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 11, 2018

What The ‘Most Wanted Iraqis’ Deck Of Cards Can Teach Us About War
Warfare

What The ‘Most Wanted Iraqis’ Deck Of Cards Can Teach Us About War

By Marjorie K. Eastman

Posted on Apr 11, 2018

The Navy Just Called Bulls–t On Reports That A US Warship Is Lurking In Syrian Waters
Destroyers

The Navy Just Called Bulls–t On Reports That A US Warship Is Lurking In Syrian Waters

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 10, 2018

US Troops Have Fought ISIS In Direct Ground Combat More Than You Think
Warfare

US Troops Have Fought ISIS In Direct Ground Combat More Than You Think

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 10, 2018

Lockheed Martin’s New Tanker Drones Are A Glimpse At The Future Of Aerial Warfare
Warfare

Lockheed Martin’s New Tanker Drones Are A Glimpse At The Future Of Aerial Warfare

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 10, 2018

2 Soldiers Killed In An Apache Helicopter Crash During Training
Training

2 Soldiers Killed In An Apache Helicopter Crash During Training

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 8, 2018

The CIA Officer Who Tracked Down Zarqawi Is Suing The Agency On 1st Amendment Grounds
Intelligence

The CIA Officer Who Tracked Down Zarqawi Is Suing The Agency On 1st Amendment Grounds

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 6, 2018

This F-16 Cockpit Video Captures Fantastic Ultra Low-Level Flying Over Japan
Fighter Aircraft

This F-16 Cockpit Video Captures Fantastic Ultra Low-Level Flying Over Japan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 6, 2018

More Troops Have Died In Aviation Mishaps Than In Afghanistan Combat Over The Past Year
Aircraft

More Troops Have Died In Aviation Mishaps Than In Afghanistan Combat Over The Past Year

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 5, 2018

Reflections On What The Marine Corps Really Thinks Of Women
Training

Reflections On What The Marine Corps Really Thinks Of Women

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 5, 2018

4 Marines Die In A Helicopter Crash, The Second Marine Aircraft To Crash That Day
Helicopters

4 Marines Die In A Helicopter Crash, The Second Marine Aircraft To Crash That Day

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 4, 2018

The Marine Corps Is Finally Getting The Sniper Rifle It Deserves
Guns

The Marine Corps Is Finally Getting The Sniper Rifle It Deserves

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 3, 2018

F-22s Can’t Talk To F-35s, Because Of Course They Can’t
Stealth

F-22s Can’t Talk To F-35s, Because Of Course They Can’t

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Apr 3, 2018

SOCOM Accidentally Bought Way, Way Too Much Combat Gear
Tactics

SOCOM Accidentally Bought Way, Way Too Much Combat Gear

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 3, 2018

This Iconic Vietnam-Era Rocket Launcher Just Got A Major Upgrade, And Marines Say It’s A ‘Game Changer’
Weapons

This Iconic Vietnam-Era Rocket Launcher Just Got A Major Upgrade, And Marines Say It’s A ‘Game Changer’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 31, 2018

WWII Army Grunt To Receive Medal Of Honor For Telling Artillery To Shell His Own Nazi-Infested Position
Artillery

WWII Army Grunt To Receive Medal Of Honor For Telling Artillery To Shell His Own Nazi-Infested Position

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 30, 2018

Air Force Finally Acknowledges Its Uniforms And Gear Are Not Made To Fit Women
Tactics

Air Force Finally Acknowledges Its Uniforms And Gear Are Not Made To Fit Women

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 29, 2018

That’s Rotten! Why Gun Crews In The Age Of Wooden Ships Aimed Low
Weapons

That’s Rotten! Why Gun Crews In The Age Of Wooden Ships Aimed Low

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Mar 29, 2018

The Army Is Eyeing This Beastly 40mm Cannon For Its Ground Combat Vehicles
Guns

The Army Is Eyeing This Beastly 40mm Cannon For Its Ground Combat Vehicles

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 28, 2018

How To Poop Under Fire, According To This Creepy WWII-Era Marine Corps Video
Training

How To Poop Under Fire, According To This Creepy WWII-Era Marine Corps Video

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 28, 2018

The US Is Shutting Down A Russian Consulate Near A Major Navy Nuclear Arsenal
Nuclear

The US Is Shutting Down A Russian Consulate Near A Major Navy Nuclear Arsenal

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 26, 2018

This Footage Of Patriot Missile Interceptors In Action In Saudi Arabia Is Totally Nuts
Missiles

This Footage Of Patriot Missile Interceptors In Action In Saudi Arabia Is Totally Nuts

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 26, 2018

A Marine Recruit In San Diego Died After A Medical Emergency
Training

A Marine Recruit In San Diego Died After A Medical Emergency

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 26, 2018

A Hidden Value of Small Warships
Ships

A Hidden Value of Small Warships

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Mar 23, 2018

Drones Aren’t F*&king Magic, People
Drones

Drones Aren’t F*&king Magic, People

By Kelsey Atherton

Posted on Mar 22, 2018

YouTube Is Coming For Your Gun Videos
Guns

YouTube Is Coming For Your Gun Videos

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 22, 2018

Everyone In The US Military Is Getting A Taste of The Army’s New Handgun
Guns

Everyone In The US Military Is Getting A Taste of The Army’s New Handgun

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 21, 2018

The Marine Corps’ New Rifle Is Super Expensive — And No One Knows Why
Guns

The Marine Corps’ New Rifle Is Super Expensive — And No One Knows Why

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 21, 2018

Trump Says He’s A Master Negotiator. He’ll Need Every Ounce Of It With North Korea.
Tech & Tactics

Trump Says He’s A Master Negotiator. He’ll Need Every Ounce Of It With North Korea.

By Ken Harbaugh

Posted on Mar 20, 2018

CIA agents were on the ground before we invaded Iraq, and they knew it was going to be a clusterf*@k
Intelligence

CIA agents were on the ground before we invaded Iraq, and they knew it was going to be a clusterf*@k

By Aaron Gell

Posted on Mar 20, 2018

Putin’s Biggest Enemies Threw A Powwow Just To ‘Piss Him Off.’ Here’s What They Said
Intelligence

Putin’s Biggest Enemies Threw A Powwow Just To ‘Piss Him Off.’ Here’s What They Said

By Aaron Gell

Posted on Mar 19, 2018

Get Pumped: Soldiers Are About To Get MRE Pizza That Can Last For 3 Years
Tactics

Get Pumped: Soldiers Are About To Get MRE Pizza That Can Last For 3 Years

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 19, 2018

The Air Force Has Identified The 7 Killed In A Helicopter Crash In Iraq
Helicopters

The Air Force Has Identified The 7 Killed In A Helicopter Crash In Iraq

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Mar 18, 2018

You Can Now Buy Your Very Own F-4 Phantom For A Total Steal
Fighter Aircraft

You Can Now Buy Your Very Own F-4 Phantom For A Total Steal

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 17, 2018

7 US Troops Killed During Helicopter Crash In Iraq
Helicopters

7 US Troops Killed During Helicopter Crash In Iraq

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 16, 2018

A Handful Of Lucky Soldiers Are Already Rocking The Army’s Newest Laser Weapon Downrange
Weapons

A Handful Of Lucky Soldiers Are Already Rocking The Army’s Newest Laser Weapon Downrange

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 15, 2018

When Exactly Should You Use A Shotgun? Check This Gritty 1970s Police Training Video
Guns

When Exactly Should You Use A Shotgun? Check This Gritty 1970s Police Training Video

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 15, 2018

Why Tanks Need 4 Crew Members, Not 3
Tanks

Why Tanks Need 4 Crew Members, Not 3

By Col. Rich Creed, U.S. Army

Posted on Mar 15, 2018

Two Navy Aviators Killed After Their F-18 Crashes Off NAS Key West
Fighter Aircraft

Two Navy Aviators Killed After Their F-18 Crashes Off NAS Key West

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 15, 2018

This Marine Lost His Hand In Iraq. His Son Made Him A Prosthetic So They Could Play Catch
Tech & Tactics

This Marine Lost His Hand In Iraq. His Son Made Him A Prosthetic So They Could Play Catch

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 14, 2018

This Retro Army Training Video For Vietnam-Era Door Gunners Is Scarily Adorable
Training

This Retro Army Training Video For Vietnam-Era Door Gunners Is Scarily Adorable

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 12, 2018

Infantry Part II: The Key to Good Infantry is Training Squad Leaders
Training

Infantry Part II: The Key to Good Infantry is Training Squad Leaders

By Col. Keith Nightingale, US Army (Ret.)

Posted on Mar 12, 2018

The Maker Of The AK-47 Just Released Footage Of Its Robot Tank In Action
Tanks

The Maker Of The AK-47 Just Released Footage Of Its Robot Tank In Action

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 9, 2018

The Marine Corps Says It’s Not Lowering Standards For Female Marines. This Photo Says Otherwise.
Training

The Marine Corps Says It’s Not Lowering Standards For Female Marines. This Photo Says Otherwise.

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 7, 2018

These Russian Special Forces Gunfighting Moves Are Beautiful And Ridiculous
Guns

These Russian Special Forces Gunfighting Moves Are Beautiful And Ridiculous

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 6, 2018

Ice Cream Man Doesn’t Want To Hear The Sound Of Freedom
Fighter Aircraft

Ice Cream Man Doesn’t Want To Hear The Sound Of Freedom

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 5, 2018

Watch This Unintentionally Hilarious Clip Of A CNN Reporter Firing An AR-15
Guns

Watch This Unintentionally Hilarious Clip Of A CNN Reporter Firing An AR-15

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 3, 2018

How To Eat Everything, According To The Army’s Retro Survival Guide
Survival

How To Eat Everything, According To The Army’s Retro Survival Guide

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 3, 2018

A-10 Vs. F-35: The Ground-Pounding Showdown You’ve Been Waiting For Is Almost Here
Fighter Aircraft

A-10 Vs. F-35: The Ground-Pounding Showdown You’ve Been Waiting For Is Almost Here

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 2, 2018

Russia Claims Its New ICBM Can Evade US Defenses. Don’t Worry, We Couldn’t Stop The Old Ones Either
Missiles

Russia Claims Its New ICBM Can Evade US Defenses. Don’t Worry, We Couldn’t Stop The Old Ones Either

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 2, 2018

Combat Troops Have Been Complaining About The M4 And M16 For Years. Now The Pentagon Is Doing Something About It
Guns

Combat Troops Have Been Complaining About The M4 And M16 For Years. Now The Pentagon Is Doing Something About It

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 1, 2018

Customers Threaten Boycott After Dick’s Sporting Goods Bans Sale Of Assault-Style Rifles
Guns

Customers Threaten Boycott After Dick’s Sporting Goods Bans Sale Of Assault-Style Rifles

Posted on Mar 1, 2018

The Army Is Testing A Mechanical ‘Third Arm’ Right Out Of ‘Aliens’
Tactics

The Army Is Testing A Mechanical ‘Third Arm’ Right Out Of ‘Aliens’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 28, 2018

Trump Was Right: The Navy’s New Aircraft Catapult Is No Match For ‘Goddamned Steam’
Ships

Trump Was Right: The Navy’s New Aircraft Catapult Is No Match For ‘Goddamned Steam’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 28, 2018

The Army Says Its Next-Generation Assault Rifle Will Pack A Punch Like A Tank’s Main Gun
Guns

The Army Says Its Next-Generation Assault Rifle Will Pack A Punch Like A Tank’s Main Gun

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 28, 2018

Pentagon’s Policy On Tracking Troops’ Personal Weapons: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Guns

Pentagon’s Policy On Tracking Troops’ Personal Weapons: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 27, 2018

The Marine Corps May Finally Get A New Sniper Rifle — Just Not The One They Need
Guns

The Marine Corps May Finally Get A New Sniper Rifle — Just Not The One They Need

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 23, 2018

This Tactical Watch Has The Navy SEAL Of Approval. But Can It Stand Up To The G-Shock?
Tactics

This Tactical Watch Has The Navy SEAL Of Approval. But Can It Stand Up To The G-Shock?

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Feb 22, 2018

What Do Combat Vets Think Of Trump’s Proposal To Arm Teachers Against School Shootings?
Guns

What Do Combat Vets Think Of Trump’s Proposal To Arm Teachers Against School Shootings?

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 22, 2018

At Boot Camp, Marines Get Two Whole Weeks Of Not Getting Screamed At. Here’s Why
Training

At Boot Camp, Marines Get Two Whole Weeks Of Not Getting Screamed At. Here’s Why

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 22, 2018