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How US Troops Are Working To Help Rescue That Trapped Thai Soccer Team
Tech & Tactics

How US Troops Are Working To Help Rescue That Trapped Thai Soccer Team

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 3, 2018

TV Broadcaster Completely Unfazed As Attack Helicopter Nearly Takes Her Head Off
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TV Broadcaster Completely Unfazed As Attack Helicopter Nearly Takes Her Head Off

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 2, 2018

How ‘Edge Of Tomorrow’ captures the terrible future of real-world amphibious assaults
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How ‘Edge Of Tomorrow’ captures the terrible future of real-world amphibious assaults

By Brad Howard

Posted on Jul 2, 2018

China Claims This ‘Laser AK-47’ Can Set You On Fire. That’s Probably Bullsh*t
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China Claims This ‘Laser AK-47’ Can Set You On Fire. That’s Probably Bullsh*t

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 2, 2018

The Air Force Could End Its Light Attack Aircraft Experiment Following A Fatal Crash
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The Air Force Could End Its Light Attack Aircraft Experiment Following A Fatal Crash

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 29, 2018

That Time A Marine Mechanic Took A July 4th Joyride In An A-4M Skyhawk
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That Time A Marine Mechanic Took A July 4th Joyride In An A-4M Skyhawk

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 29, 2018

Russia’s Much-Hyped Robot Tank Is Actually Steaming Hot Garbage
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Russia’s Much-Hyped Robot Tank Is Actually Steaming Hot Garbage

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 27, 2018

This Powered Exoskeleton Is Here To Make Ruck Marching A Breeze
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This Powered Exoskeleton Is Here To Make Ruck Marching A Breeze

By Brad Howard

Posted on Jun 27, 2018

A KC-10 Tanker’s Escape Slides Failed After An Aborted Take-Off In An Alarming Malfunction
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A KC-10 Tanker’s Escape Slides Failed After An Aborted Take-Off In An Alarming Malfunction

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 26, 2018

China Just Blew The US Navy’s Electromagnetic Railgun Out Of The Water
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China Just Blew The US Navy’s Electromagnetic Railgun Out Of The Water

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 25, 2018

Finally, The Perfect Tacticool Outfit For The Wall Street Banker In Your Life
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Finally, The Perfect Tacticool Outfit For The Wall Street Banker In Your Life

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 25, 2018

I Watched This Retro ‘Top Gun’ Interview Aboard The USS Ranger So You Don’t Have To
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I Watched This Retro ‘Top Gun’ Interview Aboard The USS Ranger So You Don’t Have To

By Brad Howard

Posted on Jun 25, 2018

Inside A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Mission Against ISIS In Libya
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Inside A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Mission Against ISIS In Libya

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jun 25, 2018

DARPA Literally Reinvented The Wheel
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DARPA Literally Reinvented The Wheel

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 23, 2018

The Legendary B-52 Stratofortress Is Getting A Buttload Of New Bombs
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The Legendary B-52 Stratofortress Is Getting A Buttload Of New Bombs

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 22, 2018

That Missing Machine Gun From Minot Turned Up In The Worst Possible Place
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That Missing Machine Gun From Minot Turned Up In The Worst Possible Place

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 21, 2018

A New Book Takes A Close Look At Israel’s History Of Assassinating Foes
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A New Book Takes A Close Look At Israel’s History Of Assassinating Foes

By Katherine Voyles

Posted on Jun 21, 2018

USS Fitzgerald Ex-Skipper Headed To Court-Martial; Negligent Homicide Charge Dropped
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USS Fitzgerald Ex-Skipper Headed To Court-Martial; Negligent Homicide Charge Dropped

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 19, 2018

The Hidden Moral Pitfalls Of Google, China, and Artificial Intelligence
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The Hidden Moral Pitfalls Of Google, China, and Artificial Intelligence

By Mal Ware

Posted on Jun 19, 2018

The Marine Corps Is Fielding Brand New Night Vision Googles To A Few Lucky Marines
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The Marine Corps Is Fielding Brand New Night Vision Googles To A Few Lucky Marines

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 19, 2018

Colonel Fired For Losing Machine Gun, Grenades Headed To Air Force Special Operations Command
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Colonel Fired For Losing Machine Gun, Grenades Headed To Air Force Special Operations Command

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 15, 2018

The Army Wants To Shock Your Brain To Help You Learn Good And Stuff
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The Army Wants To Shock Your Brain To Help You Learn Good And Stuff

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 15, 2018

Did An Army Stryker Run Down A Child In Lithuania? That’s Fake News, Officials Say
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Did An Army Stryker Run Down A Child In Lithuania? That’s Fake News, Officials Say

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 14, 2018

Is That Another Sky Penis Above Another US Military Base?
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Is That Another Sky Penis Above Another US Military Base?

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 14, 2018

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Watch A US Army Tank Crew Lay Waste In Epic Car-Crushing Competition

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jun 14, 2018

The Army Is Testing Out Its Strongest And Lightest Combat Helmet Yet
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The Army Is Testing Out Its Strongest And Lightest Combat Helmet Yet

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 13, 2018

We Have Some Questions About That Airman-Designed 3D-Printed Gas Mask
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We Have Some Questions About That Airman-Designed 3D-Printed Gas Mask

By Brad Howard

Posted on Jun 13, 2018

What If The Trump-Kim Summit Wasn’t Really About Nuclear Disarmament?
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What If The Trump-Kim Summit Wasn’t Really About Nuclear Disarmament?

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jun 13, 2018

Consider The E-Tool
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Consider The E-Tool

By James T. Quinlivan

Posted on Jun 12, 2018

Hot Sailors Could Finally Strip To Their Undershirts In Proposed Working Uniform
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Hot Sailors Could Finally Strip To Their Undershirts In Proposed Working Uniform

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 9, 2018

Check Out These Amazing NSA Posters From The 1950s And 60s
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Check Out These Amazing NSA Posters From The 1950s And 60s

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jun 6, 2018

Yet Another Civil War Casualty, This Time By Cannonball Explosion
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Yet Another Civil War Casualty, This Time By Cannonball Explosion

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jun 6, 2018

Mission Command Is Swarm Intelligence
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Mission Command Is Swarm Intelligence

By Jamie Schwandt

Posted on Jun 5, 2018

Old School: Army Recruits Will Again Test On Iron Sights During Basic Training
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Old School: Army Recruits Will Again Test On Iron Sights During Basic Training

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 4, 2018

The Army And Marine Corps Are Checking Their M4s And M16s For A Dangerous Glitch
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The Army And Marine Corps Are Checking Their M4s And M16s For A Dangerous Glitch

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 2, 2018

You Can Finally Watch The Army’s ‘Third Arm’ Exoskeleton In Action
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You Can Finally Watch The Army’s ‘Third Arm’ Exoskeleton In Action

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 1, 2018

‘Top Gun’ Sequel Not Yet In The Danger Zone, DoD Says
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‘Top Gun’ Sequel Not Yet In The Danger Zone, DoD Says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 31, 2018

‘Top Gun 2: Maverick’ Just Lit The Afterburners
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‘Top Gun 2: Maverick’ Just Lit The Afterburners

By Brad Howard

Posted on May 31, 2018

Finally, A Fancy (And Compact) MRE For The Grunt Who Prefers Only The Finest Vacuum-Sealed Rations
Tech & Tactics

Finally, A Fancy (And Compact) MRE For The Grunt Who Prefers Only The Finest Vacuum-Sealed Rations

By James Clark

Posted on May 31, 2018

The Navy Dodged More Terrible Headlines With McCain Skipper’s Guilty Plea
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The Navy Dodged More Terrible Headlines With McCain Skipper’s Guilty Plea

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 30, 2018

The Navy’s Brand New Supercarrier Has (Yet Another) Major Problem
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The Navy’s Brand New Supercarrier Has (Yet Another) Major Problem

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 29, 2018

Russia Is Eyeing A Minigun Ammo Backpack Straight Out Of ‘Predator’
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Russia Is Eyeing A Minigun Ammo Backpack Straight Out Of ‘Predator’

By Brad Howard

Posted on May 26, 2018

McCain Skipper Was Fined After Accepting Responsibility For The Collision That Killed 10 Sailors
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McCain Skipper Was Fined After Accepting Responsibility For The Collision That Killed 10 Sailors

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 26, 2018

Airmen Who Protected US Missile Silos Were Tripping On LSD Between Shifts
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Airmen Who Protected US Missile Silos Were Tripping On LSD Between Shifts

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 25, 2018

The Military Doesn’t Really Want To End The Forever War
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The Military Doesn’t Really Want To End The Forever War

By Bryan Baker

Posted on May 24, 2018

Air Force Fires Commander Of Security Unit That Lost Grenades, Machine Gun
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Air Force Fires Commander Of Security Unit That Lost Grenades, Machine Gun

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 23, 2018

2 Air Force Pilots Are Safe After Their Training Jet Crashed In Mississippi
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2 Air Force Pilots Are Safe After Their Training Jet Crashed In Mississippi

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 23, 2018

How to Read Tom Ricks’ Books
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How to Read Tom Ricks’ Books

By Tom Ricks

Posted on May 23, 2018

The Trump White House Has Given Us The Dumbest Challenge Coin Of All Time
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The Trump White House Has Given Us The Dumbest Challenge Coin Of All Time

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on May 22, 2018

Israel Becomes First Country To Use F-35s In Combat, Giving Hope To US F-35s
Tech & Tactics

Israel Becomes First Country To Use F-35s In Combat, Giving Hope To US F-35s

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 22, 2018

That Fiery B-1B Lancer Landing In Texas Was Reportedly A Commander’s Worst Nightmare
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That Fiery B-1B Lancer Landing In Texas Was Reportedly A Commander’s Worst Nightmare

By Brad Howard

Posted on May 22, 2018

An Ammo Box Fell From A Black Hawk And Crashed Through The Roof Of A Texas School
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An Ammo Box Fell From A Black Hawk And Crashed Through The Roof Of A Texas School

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 18, 2018

More US Troops In Niger Were Nearly Wiped Out During Ambush And Chaotic Rescue
Tech & Tactics

More US Troops In Niger Were Nearly Wiped Out During Ambush And Chaotic Rescue

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 17, 2018

The Secret Christmas Day Dogfight Of World War II
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The Secret Christmas Day Dogfight Of World War II

By Sam Kleiner

Posted on May 17, 2018

Fitzgerald CO’s Attorneys Claim The Navy Is Trying To Smear Him In Negligent Homicide Case
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Fitzgerald CO’s Attorneys Claim The Navy Is Trying To Smear Him In Negligent Homicide Case

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 17, 2018

8 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About ‘Top Gun’
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8 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About ‘Top Gun’

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on May 17, 2018

The Army’s Black Hawk Replacement is One Step Closer To Dropping You Off At Fort Bragg
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The Army’s Black Hawk Replacement is One Step Closer To Dropping You Off At Fort Bragg

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 16, 2018

Video Shows US Drones Blasting Attacking Taliban Fighters
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Video Shows US Drones Blasting Attacking Taliban Fighters

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 16, 2018

Marines Unveil New Badges For Drone Operators, As If They Weren’t Already Cool Enough
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Marines Unveil New Badges For Drone Operators, As If They Weren’t Already Cool Enough

By Adam Linehan

Posted on May 16, 2018

The Army Is Inspecting Its Entire Apache Helicopter Fleet For A Critical Defect
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The Army Is Inspecting Its Entire Apache Helicopter Fleet For A Critical Defect

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 16, 2018

Transforming The B-1B Bomber Into A Gunship Is A Terrible Idea
Tech & Tactics

Transforming The B-1B Bomber Into A Gunship Is A Terrible Idea

By Brad Howard

Posted on May 16, 2018

A Leaked Report Details More Problems With The M27. A Marine Weapons Expert Says They’re Old News
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A Leaked Report Details More Problems With The M27. A Marine Weapons Expert Says They’re Old News

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 15, 2018

Here’s What Soldiers Feel And Think During Combat
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Here’s What Soldiers Feel And Think During Combat

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on May 15, 2018

The DIA Studied Warp Drives, Wormholes, And Manipulating Space-Time For Some Reason
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The DIA Studied Warp Drives, Wormholes, And Manipulating Space-Time For Some Reason

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on May 15, 2018