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Watch the Army’s new supergun nail a target from 40 miles away
News

Watch the Army’s new supergun nail a target from 40 miles away

The Army is putting its Extended Range Cannon Artillery system through its paces

Pentagon identifies two Marines killed in Iraq
News

Pentagon identifies two Marines killed in Iraq

Gunnery Sgt. Diego D. Pongo, 34, and Capt. Moises A. Navas, 34, were killed in Iraq on March 8, 2020

Mobile nuclear reactors could be coming soon to power a FOB near you
Tech & Tactics

Mobile nuclear reactors could be coming soon to power a FOB near you

“Project Pele involves the development of a safe, mobile and advanced nuclear microreactor to support a variety of DOD missions, such as generating power for remote operating bases."

Commander of California-based Field Medical Training Battalion fired amid ongoing investigation
News

Commander of California-based Field Medical Training Battalion fired amid ongoing investigation

Navy Capt. Michael O. Enriquez has been temporarily re-assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego.

Afghanistan withdrawal begins: US military starts drawing down to 8,600 troops
News

Afghanistan withdrawal begins: US military starts drawing down to 8,600 troops

The long goodbye begins.

A coronavirus outbreak aboard an aircraft carrier is one of the possibilities facing the US military
News

A coronavirus outbreak aboard an aircraft carrier is one of the possibilities facing the US military

Thousands of sailors serve aboard aircraft carriers. What happens if one gets sick with the coronavirus?

‘I hope I can show young girls that they are perfectly capable’ — Meet the Army’s only enlisted female diver
News

‘I hope I can show young girls that they are perfectly capable’ — Meet the Army’s only enlisted female diver

"You have to put your mind to it, don't quit, try your hardest and keep a positive attitude."

AFRICOM identifies senior al-Shabaab leader killed in February airstrike
News

AFRICOM identifies senior al-Shabaab leader killed in February airstrike

AFRICOM claims that the al-Shabaab leader they killed in an airstrike last month was likely Bashir Mohamed Mahamoud, who may have played a role in the deadly Manda Bay attack.

Fallen troops’ families demand action after spate of military vehicle rollover deaths
Military Life

Fallen troops’ families demand action after spate of military vehicle rollover deaths

At least 15 troops were killed in vehicle training accidents last year, and now several of their families are pressuring Congress and the military to take action.

US Marine tests positive for coronavirus in Virginia
News

US Marine tests positive for coronavirus in Virginia

A U.S. Marine assigned to Fort Belvoir, VA, a mere 40 minutes’ drive south of Washington D.C., tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday, the Office of the Secretary of Defense announced.

Iranian official who took part in 1979 hostage crisis dies from coronavirus
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Iranian official who took part in 1979 hostage crisis dies from coronavirus

Hossein Sheikholeslam, an adviser to Iran's foreign minister who took part in the U.S. Embassy hostage crisis, died late on March 5.

DoD tweets picture of ‘tanks’ that are definitely not tanks
Culture

DoD tweets picture of ‘tanks’ that are definitely not tanks

"You get an F in armor identification."

Navy civilian arrested and charged with murdering wife nearly two decades ago
News

Navy civilian arrested and charged with murdering wife nearly two decades ago

“This nearly 20-year-old investigation demonstrates NCIS’ relentless pursuit of truth and justice."

Navy sailor tests positive for coronavirus in Europe
News

Navy sailor tests positive for coronavirus in Europe

The novel coronavirus has spread to 94 countries since it was first detected in Wuhan, China earlier this year.

‘This is pretty awesome’ — A-10 pilots print out custom helmet decals of their squadron patches
News

‘This is pretty awesome’ — A-10 pilots print out custom helmet decals of their squadron patches

The “Flying Tigers” printed out amazingly vibrant helmet wraps to wear into battle

‘Comedy saved my life’ — Veterans are turning to stand up comedy after the military, with hilarious results
Culture

‘Comedy saved my life’ — Veterans are turning to stand up comedy after the military, with hilarious results

"I really had no idea what I was doing. I got one big laugh and that was it."

How ‘The Outpost’ tells the true story of a handful of American soldiers heroically fighting back hundreds of Taliban
Culture

How ‘The Outpost’ tells the true story of a handful of American soldiers heroically fighting back hundreds of Taliban

The new behind-the-scenes trailer for "The Outpost" lays out how the film intends to tell the story of one of the most desperate battles of America's recent wars.

Photos show Navy’s mine-sniffing dolphins being transported on Air Force cargo plane
News

Photos show Navy’s mine-sniffing dolphins being transported on Air Force cargo plane

It may not be sharks with frickin' laser beams attached to their heads, but transporting half a pod of dolphins across the country in the belly of a cargo plane is quite the sight to behold

Reunion of Iwo Jima veterans canceled over coronavirus fears
News

Reunion of Iwo Jima veterans canceled over coronavirus fears

The 75th annual Reunion of Honor set to take place on the island of Iwo Jima has been cancelled out of an "abundance of caution" due to fears of the coronavirus.

An Army base in South Korea is advertising a ‘COVID-19 Special’ at restaurants
News

An Army base in South Korea is advertising a ‘COVID-19 Special’ at restaurants

U.S. Forces Korea has restricted military personnel from "attending non-essential off-installation activities and social events," which includes dining out, which may explain the decision to offer a hefty discount for restaurants on post.