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The Army Is Testing A New Rifle With Better Range And Accuracy Than The M4
Guns

The Army Is Testing A New Rifle With Better Range And Accuracy Than The M4

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 18, 2018

The Army Is Learning To Love The Stinger Missile — Again
Missiles

The Army Is Learning To Love The Stinger Missile — Again

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 16, 2018

Pics Or It Didn’t Happen: Warfighting In The Age Of Videotaped Atrocities
Warfare

Pics Or It Didn’t Happen: Warfighting In The Age Of Videotaped Atrocities

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 15, 2018

Army Scientists Just Unveiled Their Most Advanced Night Vision Tech Yet
Tactics

Army Scientists Just Unveiled Their Most Advanced Night Vision Tech Yet

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 15, 2018

What You Should Know About Hawaii’s Ballistic Missile False Alarm, According To A Former Navy Emergency Manager
Tactics

What You Should Know About Hawaii’s Ballistic Missile False Alarm, According To A Former Navy Emergency Manager

By Shawn VanDiver

Posted on Jan 14, 2018

Ballistic Missile False Alarm That Sparked Panic In Hawaii Caused By Wrong Button, Officials Say
Missiles

Ballistic Missile False Alarm That Sparked Panic In Hawaii Caused By Wrong Button, Officials Say

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 14, 2018

SNAFU Strands US Army Howitzers At German Rest Stop
Artillery

SNAFU Strands US Army Howitzers At German Rest Stop

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 12, 2018

John Wayne’s Revolvers And An Arsenal Of Historic Firearms Are Up For Auction
Guns

John Wayne’s Revolvers And An Arsenal Of Historic Firearms Are Up For Auction

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 11, 2018

A Foreign Navy Screwed Up Its New $3 Billion Nuclear Missile Sub By Leaving Its Hatch Open
Nuclear

A Foreign Navy Screwed Up Its New $3 Billion Nuclear Missile Sub By Leaving Its Hatch Open

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 9, 2018

Marines In Japan Are Starting The Year Off With Some Major Helo Problems
Helicopters

Marines In Japan Are Starting The Year Off With Some Major Helo Problems

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 9, 2018

This Is One Of US Military Planners’ Greatest Fears In A War With North Korea
Rescue

This Is One Of US Military Planners’ Greatest Fears In A War With North Korea

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 9, 2018

This Retro Video Is The Perfect Tribute To Navy SEALs’ Vietnam-Era Weapon of Choice
Guns

This Retro Video Is The Perfect Tribute To Navy SEALs’ Vietnam-Era Weapon of Choice

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 5, 2018

The Problem With ‘Let Marines Be Marines’
Training

The Problem With ‘Let Marines Be Marines’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 5, 2018

The Marine Corps Is Ending The ‘Assaultman’ Infantry MOS. Here’s Why
Weapons

The Marine Corps Is Ending The ‘Assaultman’ Infantry MOS. Here’s Why

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 4, 2018

Should Presidents Be Required To Physically Murder An Aide In Order To Launch Nukes?
Nuclear

Should Presidents Be Required To Physically Murder An Aide In Order To Launch Nukes?

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Jan 4, 2018

The Marines Just Took A Big Step Toward Broader Adoption Of The Beloved M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle
Guns

The Marines Just Took A Big Step Toward Broader Adoption Of The Beloved M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 3, 2018

You Can Now Buy The Glock Pistol The Army Didn’t Pick For Its Modular Handgun System
Guns

You Can Now Buy The Glock Pistol The Army Didn’t Pick For Its Modular Handgun System

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 2, 2018

Navy Missed Signs Of ‘Clear Instability’ In Days Before Shiloh Sailor Went MIA
Cruisers

Navy Missed Signs Of ‘Clear Instability’ In Days Before Shiloh Sailor Went MIA

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 2, 2018

The Navy’s Next Fix For Sleepy Crews Could Be… Rose-Colored Glasses
Tactics

The Navy’s Next Fix For Sleepy Crews Could Be… Rose-Colored Glasses

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Dec 29, 2017

Converse’s New Combat-Style Kicks Cost $150, But They’re Still Cheaper Than Enlisting
Tactics

Converse’s New Combat-Style Kicks Cost $150, But They’re Still Cheaper Than Enlisting

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 27, 2017

Here’s All The Sweet Gear Soldiers Will Rock Downrange In 2018
Guns

Here’s All The Sweet Gear Soldiers Will Rock Downrange In 2018

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 23, 2017

All Marines Will Have To Take And Pass A New Battle Skills Test Starting 2018
Training

All Marines Will Have To Take And Pass A New Battle Skills Test Starting 2018

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 22, 2017

Aerial Footage Reveals RAF Mildenhall Intruder Came Dangerously Close To US Military Aircraft
Aircraft

Aerial Footage Reveals RAF Mildenhall Intruder Came Dangerously Close To US Military Aircraft

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 21, 2017

The V-280 Valor’s First Flight Is A Moment of Truth For Tiltrotor Aircraft
Helicopters

The V-280 Valor’s First Flight Is A Moment of Truth For Tiltrotor Aircraft

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 19, 2017

The Psyops Manual The CIA Gave To Nicaragua’s Contras Is Totally Bonkers
Intelligence

The Psyops Manual The CIA Gave To Nicaragua’s Contras Is Totally Bonkers

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 19, 2017

Sig Sauer Will Put 5,000 Of The Army’s Slick New Handguns Up For Commercial Sale
Guns

Sig Sauer Will Put 5,000 Of The Army’s Slick New Handguns Up For Commercial Sale

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 18, 2017

The B-52’s Devastating New Weapons Upgrade Is Already Kicking Ass In The Middle East
Bombers

The B-52’s Devastating New Weapons Upgrade Is Already Kicking Ass In The Middle East

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 16, 2017

The Air Force Is Performing Some Intense Tests On The Army’s Slick New Handgun
Guns

The Air Force Is Performing Some Intense Tests On The Army’s Slick New Handgun

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 15, 2017

The US Funneled Weapons Into The Fight Against ISIS. They Only Ended Up Making The Militants Stronger
Weapons

The US Funneled Weapons Into The Fight Against ISIS. They Only Ended Up Making The Militants Stronger

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 15, 2017

The Sergeant Major Of The Army Really Likes ‘Pinks And Greens’
Tactics

The Sergeant Major Of The Army Really Likes ‘Pinks And Greens’

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 12, 2017

The A-10 Warthog Gets A Boost From Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson
Fighter Aircraft

The A-10 Warthog Gets A Boost From Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 12, 2017

Marine Corps Says ‘Pajama’-Like Tropical Uniforms Are Coming Sooner Than You Think
Tactics

Marine Corps Says ‘Pajama’-Like Tropical Uniforms Are Coming Sooner Than You Think

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Dec 11, 2017

A History Of ‘Bloopers’: Rifle Grenades, ‘Thumpers,’ And Underslung Launchers
Weapons

A History Of ‘Bloopers’: Rifle Grenades, ‘Thumpers,’ And Underslung Launchers

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 7, 2017

The Air Force Wants To Use Falcons To Punch Drones Out Of The Sky
Drones

The Air Force Wants To Use Falcons To Punch Drones Out Of The Sky

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 7, 2017

Civilian Marksmanship Program Reveals Plan For Sale Of Surplus M1911 Pistols
Guns

Civilian Marksmanship Program Reveals Plan For Sale Of Surplus M1911 Pistols

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 5, 2017

Report: US-Made Missile Defense System Failed 5 Separate Times During Yemeni Rebel Attack On Saudi Arabia
Missiles

Report: US-Made Missile Defense System Failed 5 Separate Times During Yemeni Rebel Attack On Saudi Arabia

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 5, 2017

This Is How The Navy Responds When A Submarine Disappears
Submarines

This Is How The Navy Responds When A Submarine Disappears

By Josh Dean

Posted on Dec 2, 2017

Artillery Marines Headed Home After ‘Raining’ Fire On ISIS In Syria
Artillery

Artillery Marines Headed Home After ‘Raining’ Fire On ISIS In Syria

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 1, 2017

Army Investigating Anonymous 6,300-Word Screed Claiming Corruption Undermined Green Beret Training Standards
Training

Army Investigating Anonymous 6,300-Word Screed Claiming Corruption Undermined Green Beret Training Standards

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 1, 2017

The Marine Corps Uniform Board Just Unveiled A Few Changes
Tactics

The Marine Corps Uniform Board Just Unveiled A Few Changes

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 30, 2017

The Army’s Powerful New 7.62mm Service Rifle Is Officially Dead
Guns

The Army’s Powerful New 7.62mm Service Rifle Is Officially Dead

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 30, 2017

Here’s What Soldiers Think Of The Army’s Brand New Handgun
Guns

Here’s What Soldiers Think Of The Army’s Brand New Handgun

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 30, 2017

Here’s What 10 Actual Veterans Say Is On Their EDC List
Tactics

Here’s What 10 Actual Veterans Say Is On Their EDC List

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Nov 30, 2017

What We Know About North Korea’s ‘Most Powerful’ ICBM Yet
Tech & Tactics

What We Know About North Korea’s ‘Most Powerful’ ICBM Yet

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 29, 2017

Now That ISIS Is Routed, What Happens To All The Weapons The US Gave Syrian Fighters?
Weapons

Now That ISIS Is Routed, What Happens To All The Weapons The US Gave Syrian Fighters?

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Nov 29, 2017

Navy Officer Tried To Use The NSA To Tap Her Boyfriend’s Son’s Phone
Intelligence

Navy Officer Tried To Use The NSA To Tap Her Boyfriend’s Son’s Phone

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Nov 29, 2017

Here’s What It Looks Like When Your EDC List Is A Cry For Help
Tactics

Here’s What It Looks Like When Your EDC List Is A Cry For Help

By Francis Horton

Posted on Nov 28, 2017

Here’s How You Can Snag One Of The Army’s Surplus M1911 Pistols
Guns

Here’s How You Can Snag One Of The Army’s Surplus M1911 Pistols

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 28, 2017

17 essential pieces of gear for your war on Christmas
Tactics

17 essential pieces of gear for your war on Christmas

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 27, 2017

A Marine Super Cobra Landed On A Baseball Field So The Pilot Could Pick Up His Phone
Helicopters

A Marine Super Cobra Landed On A Baseball Field So The Pilot Could Pick Up His Phone

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 22, 2017

F-22 Raptor Makes Afghanistan Debut As War Escalates Into 24/7 Bomb Fest
Fighter Aircraft

F-22 Raptor Makes Afghanistan Debut As War Escalates Into 24/7 Bomb Fest

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Nov 21, 2017

The Army Plans On Selling Off Its Remaining Arsenal Of M1911 Pistols
Guns

The Army Plans On Selling Off Its Remaining Arsenal Of M1911 Pistols

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 21, 2017

A (Very) Short History Of Military Personnel Drawing Dicks In The Sky
Aircraft

A (Very) Short History Of Military Personnel Drawing Dicks In The Sky

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 21, 2017

A Marine Corps Gunner Lays Out When You Want To Go Full Auto And When You Don’t
Guns

A Marine Corps Gunner Lays Out When You Want To Go Full Auto And When You Don’t

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 20, 2017

Finally, A 7th Fleet Destroyer Mishap That Wasn’t The Navy’s Fault
Destroyers

Finally, A 7th Fleet Destroyer Mishap That Wasn’t The Navy’s Fault

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 20, 2017

Here’s How The Air Force Tests A 40-Year-Old Nuclear Minuteman ICBM
Missiles

Here’s How The Air Force Tests A 40-Year-Old Nuclear Minuteman ICBM

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 17, 2017

Mischievous Navy Pilot In Hot Water For Drawing Enormous Penis In The Sky
Fighter Aircraft

Mischievous Navy Pilot In Hot Water For Drawing Enormous Penis In The Sky

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Nov 17, 2017

Veterans Commit Mass Shootings At An Alarming Rate. Why?
Guns

Veterans Commit Mass Shootings At An Alarming Rate. Why?

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Nov 17, 2017

Navy To (Finally) Require Enlistees To Pass A Run Before Boot Camp
Training

Navy To (Finally) Require Enlistees To Pass A Run Before Boot Camp

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Nov 15, 2017

A New Piece Of ISIS Sniper Gear May Signal A Bloody Era In The War on Terror
Guns

A New Piece Of ISIS Sniper Gear May Signal A Bloody Era In The War on Terror

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 15, 2017

Taliban ‘Red Unit’ Commandos With M4s Killed Scores Of Afghan Troops This Week
Guns

Taliban ‘Red Unit’ Commandos With M4s Killed Scores Of Afghan Troops This Week

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Nov 15, 2017

Behold The Glory Of 3 Carrier Strike Groups Flexing On North Korea’s Doorstep
Carriers

Behold The Glory Of 3 Carrier Strike Groups Flexing On North Korea’s Doorstep

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 14, 2017

Colt Is Offering A Limited Run Of Civilian M203 Grenade Launchers To A Few Lucky Collectors
Guns

Colt Is Offering A Limited Run Of Civilian M203 Grenade Launchers To A Few Lucky Collectors

By Matthew Moss

Posted on Nov 13, 2017

North Korean Soldier Shot By Comrades Along DMZ While Defecting To South
Intelligence

North Korean Soldier Shot By Comrades Along DMZ While Defecting To South

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Nov 13, 2017