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unexploded ordnance okinawa
History

Japan is still blowing up unexploded ordnance on Okinawa nearly 77 years after World War II

More than 300 bombs and bullets found in 2021 were disposed of in an underwater detonation

EoTech has its sights set on becoming the Army’s next pistol red dot
News

EoTech has its sights set on becoming the Army’s next pistol red dot

“We’re going after that M17 Army contract."

Soldiers in formation
News

Sexual harassment is now officially a crime in the US military

'Sexual harassment, has for too long, been seen as something you had to deal with as part of the job if you wanted to serve.'

Sig Sauer Next Generation Squad Weapon
News

The Army is on the verge of picking a replacement for the M4 and M249

'Particularly with the global situation going to hell, let’s get these weapons in the hands of close combat soldiers.'

strykers lasers Directed Energy Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (DE M-SHORAD)
News

The Army is putting lasers on Strykers powerful enough to shoot down drones and helicopters

The "L" in "Lethality" stands for "Lasers"

Thousands of ISIS fighters surrender following US strikes on Syria prison uprising
History

Thousands of ISIS fighters surrender following US strikes on Syria prison uprising

The attack was the largest by ISIS since 2019

Army command leadership
News

How being passed over for command taught this Army officer to lead

“That’s a jagged pill to try to swallow, to think of yourself as being somebody who’s toxic.”

Who are the ‘Island Boys’ and why do US troops keep paying them for military shoutout videos?
Culture

Who are the ‘Island Boys’ and why do US troops keep paying them for military shoutout videos?

"Shout-out to the free world"

navy seal team 7 alpha platoon
News

‘My only regret is not doing more’ — Why I reported Eddie Gallagher for war crimes

"Not a single one of us could have imagined that we would have to report a friend and mentor."

7 sailors injured after ‘landing mishap’ leads F-35 pilot to eject
Tech & Tactics

7 sailors injured after ‘landing mishap’ leads F-35 pilot to eject

The incident was reported aboard the USS Carl Vinson

Patrick Donahoe
News

Army general says scammer impersonated him on Facebook but didn’t ‘violate their community standards’

Turns out the commander of the Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence is not from Syria.

us vehicles syria
News

US launches strikes on Syrian prison captured by ISIS

U.S. forces spent the weekend reinforcing an ongoing battle to recapture a prison in northern Syria that was attacked by Islamic State group fighters. 

ivas soldier top shot
News

What’s Next In War: US military weapons, gear and tech in 2022

Autonomous drones, laser weapons, and goggles that can see through vehicles, oh my.

A British soldier reportedly tried to get high off shoe polish. He started a barracks fire instead
News

A British soldier reportedly tried to get high off shoe polish. He started a barracks fire instead

“Lance Cpl. Thomas then went upstairs and didn't report the fire.”

Marines razor bumps no shave chit
News

The Marine Corps will stop punishing Marines who can’t shave due to painful razor bumps

Someone tell the 1st Sgt.

2 firearms companies are teaming up to make the ‘Halo’ arsenal a reality
Tech & Tactics

2 firearms companies are teaming up to make the ‘Halo’ arsenal a reality

Meet the X4 Fire Control System.

Army investigating Fort Hood soldier for mocking sexual harassment in TikTok video
News

Army investigating Fort Hood soldier for mocking sexual harassment in TikTok video

"I posted it and I wasn’t thinking.” 

Lance Cpl. Jonathan E. Gierke and Pfc. Zachary W. Riffle
News

Marine Corps identifies 2 Marines killed in truck rollover in North Carolina

Rest in peace.

national guard substitute teachers
News

What the daily schedule of a National Guard substitute teacher probably looks like

Allow me to orientate you to this algebra equation on this here blackboard.

This might be the Army’s next M240 suppressor of choice
News

This might be the Army’s next M240 suppressor of choice

“It’s a total game-changer for battlefield communications.”