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The Navy USS Carney defeats a combination of Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea, Oct. 19. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aaron Lau.
Tech & Tactics

US needs cheaper ways to shoot down drones, Pentagon acquisition chief says

It's currently costing more than $100,000 per shot to take out UAS, William LaPlante said.

This new Marine Corps helicopter refueled from a Navy tanker while carrying a Navy fighter
News

This new Marine Corps helicopter refueled from a Navy tanker while carrying a Navy fighter

For two services supposedly focused on boats and ground ops, there sure is some great flying going on in this photo.

1st Cavalry Division Headquarters deploying to Europe
News

1st Cavalry Division Headquarters deploying to Europe

The command will take over for 3rd Infantry Division Headquarters as part of support for the NATO mission.

So does the Air Force have new aces now?
News

So does the Air Force have new aces now?

The math involved in recent shootdowns of Iranian drones suggests yes.

Marine Cpl. Miguel A. Maya
News

Marine who died in aviation ground mishap identified

We honor the memory of Marine Cpl. Miguel A. Maya.

Paul Johnson posing for a photo at Times Square in New York City, New York.
Culture

Navy officer Paul Johnson just completed an epic run across the US

He ran 3,000 miles and raised over half a million dollars for Team RWB

Army general bans most work texts after duty day
News

Army general bans most work texts after duty day

Democracy has broken out.

Update the safety brief: the flame-throwing robot dog is here
News

Update the safety brief: the flame-throwing robot dog is here

The company sells a variety of devices like the TF-19 WASP, a drone with a flamethrower attachment.

Millions of low-income vets could lose internet access vital for healthcare
Military Branches

Millions of low-income vets could lose internet access vital for healthcare

Millions of veterans who rely on the internet for health care may lose access at the end of April, VA officials say.

Nicole Mitchell
News

Air National Guard officer and state senator arrested for burglary

Air National Guard Lt. Col. Nicole L. Mitchell is commander of the 126th Weather Flight, a Wisconsin Air National Guard unit.

2 Marines have died within a week while on duty
News

2 Marines have died within a week while on duty

The Marines died near Camp Lejeune and at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton.

Dead Reckoning calls on ‘warrior poets’ for final anthology of veteran writing
News

Dead Reckoning calls on ‘warrior poets’ for final anthology of veteran writing

“We hope it brings closure and peace to veterans who may have something to say in this medium but not sure who to say it to."

Army Lt. Col. Lt. Col. Eric Ackles
News

Army fires commander of Germany-based air defense unit

Army Lt. Col. Eric Ackles was relieved of command following an investigation.

Green Beret learning how to fire the stinger missile.
News

US Special Forces are prioritizing Stinger missile training again

This is one of many recent changes to the Special Forces Qualifications Course.

Naval Base Guam
News

Over 100 ‘hidden camera’ explicit videos of US troops in Guam were uploaded to adult site

Over 100 sexual videos of U.S. service members taken by hidden cameras at Guam Naval Base were viewable on an explicit website for at least a week in 2020.

US is sending start of $61 billion in weapons and vehicles to Ukraine
News

US is sending start of $61 billion in weapons and vehicles to Ukraine

Air defense artillery and weapon systems are headed to Ukraine after top military officials warned in early April that that Ukrainians would be outshot 10 to 1 'in weeks.'

Navy formation
News

Navy offers some sailors $100,000 to reenlist

The Navy has surpassed its retention goal for this fiscal year so far.

101st Airborne soldiers win second straight ‘Best Sapper’ title
News

101st Airborne soldiers win second straight ‘Best Sapper’ title

For this year's contest, the two captains trained separately while deployed to different countries in Europe.

Ammo and air defense could be moving toward Ukraine within hours
News

Ammo and air defense could be moving toward Ukraine within hours

The Senate could vote as early as late Tuesday to approve Ukraine aid. American stockpiles in Germany are sitting ready to go.

Men who slipped drugs into U.S. soldiers’ drinks in Colombia now in U.S. custody
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Men who slipped drugs into U.S. soldiers’ drinks in Colombia now in U.S. custody

Two Colombians accused of a 'tomaseas' scam — adding drugs to drinks to rob U.S. soldiers in Bogota bars — are now in U.S. custody.