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The Army Wants A Better Scope For Turret Gunners

Editor’s Note: This article by Gina Harkins originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and veteran community.

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8 Of The Worst Places To Sleep

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Benjamin Franklin nailed it when he said, "Fatigue is the best pillow." True story, Benny. There's nothing like pushing your body so far past exhaustion that you'd willingly, even longingly, take a nap on a concrete slab.

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And no one knows that better than military service members and we have the pictures to prove it.

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That Missing Machine Gun From Minot Turned Up In The Worst Possible Place

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The missing machine gun that triggered the firing of a security forces chief at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, in May turned up in what's probably the last place the Air Force wanted it to: stashed in an airman's home off-base.

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Air Force Fires Commander Of Security Unit That Lost Grenades, Machine Gun

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The commander of the Air Force security unit that lost a machine gun and grenades has been fired, officials announced on Wednesday.

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The Upgraded 'Ma Deuce' Is Making Its Way To The Marine Corps, Finally

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There’s good news for Marines who are fans of the iconic M2 .50-caliber machine gun, aka “Ma Deuce.” The Corps is getting an upgraded version of the beast, called the M2A1. Finally! It’s only been six years since the Army started getting the M2A1 back in 2011 — a fact that will surprise no one in the Marine Corps.

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Army May Unveil A New And Improved Lightweight .50-Cal By Summer

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Army photo by Master Sgt. Michel Sauret

Like most of us, the U.S. Army is trying to shed weight before the summer hits, with plans to unveil a new lightweight .50-caliber machine gun within the next few months. Although it will likely take another year to move beyond the prototype stage and into production, the weapon’s engineers are already lauding its versatility and lean muscle.

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