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The U.S. military's fascination with the science-fiction future of mechanized warfare stretches back a half-century.

The Navy has fielded a 650-round ammo backpack nicknamed 'Avenger' to troops at some point in the last several years.

"We have not set a cap, we’ve also not set a floor."

He is the second religious leader at Fort Leonard Wood to face chid sex assault charges this year.

About time!

“We’re ending America’s longest war."

"No 'mission accomplished.'"

The small country in Southern Africa is in turmoil as the continent's last absolute monarch cracks down on pro-democracy protests.

“It feels like an iceberg’s right on my back."

"I am extremely happy and grateful that I got to find out this way," the airman said.

Two U.S. service members were injured in the most recent attack.

Safe and orderly.

"Anything can happen in this sport."

This is the end.

It’s time to reform the zero-tolerance policy for marijuana use in the military.

It's time for a history lesson.

Pocket-sized pistol popping

"We will not go quietly into the night! We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive!"

'It would be like the Roman Empire fighting the US military today.'

"More testing options will put flexibility in the hands of our Airmen – where it belongs."