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The ‘hard landing’ that destroyed a Chinook in Afghanistan sounds a whole lot like a crash
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The ‘hard landing’ that destroyed a Chinook in Afghanistan sounds a whole lot like a crash

Both U.S. and Afghan personnel were injured, but are expected to recover.

The knife that saved the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient
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The knife that saved the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient

Army Staff Sgt. David Bellavia says he likely wouldn't have made it out of the Second Battle of Fallujah alive had it not been for his knife

The Marine Corps is looking for yet another lightweight helmet for grunts
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The Marine Corps is looking for yet another lightweight helmet for grunts

In a June 4 request for information, Marine Corps Systems Command detailed its vision for a lightweight system and designed to "provide an integrated head protection platform for infantry and infantry-like Marines"

The flamethrower drone conversion kit you never knew you needed is finally here
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The flamethrower drone conversion kit you never knew you needed is finally here

The brand-new TF-19 Wasp "flamethrower drone" is all of those things. Designed to lightweight drones with a 5-pound payload capacity, the Wasp drone system can spit hot fire at targets up to 25 feet away for up to 100 seconds on a single gallon of fuel

Colt to halt production of AR-15 for civilian market
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Colt to halt production of AR-15 for civilian market

Colt, one of the nation's largest and best-known gunmakers, will stop producing AR-15s for the civilian market, the company said this week

This elegant system converts the Army’s new sidearm into a beastly personal defense weapon
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This elegant system converts the Army’s new sidearm into a beastly personal defense weapon

Shoots like a carbine, holsters like a pistol

Sig Sauer honors decorated Vietnam-era Marine POW with commemorative 1911 pistol
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Sig Sauer honors decorated Vietnam-era Marine POW with commemorative 1911 pistol

Marine Maj. Jose J. Anzaldua Jr. spent more than three years as a prisoner of war during the height of the Vietnam War. Now, more than 45 years after his release, Sig Sauer is paying tribute to his service with a special gift

You can now buy the ammo specially made for the Army’s new handgun
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You can now buy the ammo specially made for the Army’s new handgun

Legendary gunmaker Winchester is offering up the specialized ammo designed for the Army's new handgun for consumer purchase, the company announced on Monday

Service members and vets can now download dozens of video games for free — and no, you don’t need to reenlist to get them
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Service members and vets can now download dozens of video games for free — and no, you don’t need to reenlist to get them

Love video games but hate paying for them? If you're a U.S. service member, a veteran, or a family member of one, then a new program has just the thing for you

This Badass Military-Inspired Truck Is A Literal Tank
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This Badass Military-Inspired Truck Is A Literal Tank

The Marine Corps Is On The Hunt For A More Compact Pistol
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The Marine Corps Is On The Hunt For A More Compact Pistol

The B-1B Lancer Will Rule The Skies For Another 20 Years — At Least
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The B-1B Lancer Will Rule The Skies For Another 20 Years — At Least

The Army’s Latest Big Upgrade To The Abrams Tank Started Rolling Off The Assembly Line
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The Army’s Latest Big Upgrade To The Abrams Tank Started Rolling Off The Assembly Line

The Army’s Badass New Stryker Fighting Vehicles Are Ready For Their Close Up
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The Army’s Badass New Stryker Fighting Vehicles Are Ready For Their Close Up

The Army Hints At Bringing Back World War II Uniforms, And The Internet Freaks
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The Army Hints At Bringing Back World War II Uniforms, And The Internet Freaks

The Army Is Engineering Rifle Optics That Will Never Miss
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The Army Is Engineering Rifle Optics That Will Never Miss

Oshkosh Unveils Joint Light Tactical Vehicle With Lethal New Missile Upgrade
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Oshkosh Unveils Joint Light Tactical Vehicle With Lethal New Missile Upgrade

Up Close And Personal With The Army’s Lethal New Sniper Rifle
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Up Close And Personal With The Army’s Lethal New Sniper Rifle

How One Gutsy Harrier Pilot Walked Away From A ‘Catastrophic’ Engine Failure
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How One Gutsy Harrier Pilot Walked Away From A ‘Catastrophic’ Engine Failure

You Can Now Own Your Very Own Almost-New Soviet MiG Fighter Jet
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You Can Now Own Your Very Own Almost-New Soviet MiG Fighter Jet