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The F-15 Eagle, arguably the most successful fighter jet of the modern age, could be in for an early retirement with the US Air Force thanks to skyrocketing upgrade and refurbishment costs. In a hearing before the House Armed Services Co…
With news that the MQ-9 Reaper has gained the ability to drop the GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition, this unmanned aerial vehicle has gained some new capabilities. But this l…
Iran has tested an advanced high-speed torpedo in the Strait of Hormuz. The test is not only a provocation, but the torpedo is also a new threat to vessels in the international choke point. According to a report by
There is nothing like a good revenge story. From Paul Kersey's vigilante rampage in in "Death Wish" to Eric Cartman's diabolical payback in the South Park Episode "Scott Tenorman Must Die," revenge tales are deeply satisfying. Here …
Scenario #1: A young service member walks into their newly assigned barracks room and notices how nasty it is. And on top of that, they have to share the small space with two or three other people that may or may not be very clean. The struggle i…
You would think that nuclear weapons testing and tourism wouldn't go together. But in fact, tourists who went to Las Vegas to watch the nuclear tests helped fuel the growth of that city in the 1950s. In the 1950s, the United States carr…
In February 2017, a Russian spy ship was spotted off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia. That ship was named the Viktor Leonov, n…
Snipers are a special breed, warriors with a combination of shooting skill, cunning, and patience. Military history has shown that a single sniper in the right place at the right time can change the course of battle, even in the face of overwhelmin…
Let's face it, today's soldiers and Marines have a lot weighing on them. Between gear, ammo, and weapons, some are carrying over 100 pounds. But how do you reduce that burden? Barrett Firearms, which created the mighty M82A1 and …
Kings Mountain High School teacher Hailey Spearman was made an honorary recruiter for the Shelby Army Recruiting Center at a ceremony on Fort Jackson, S.C. on April 22. Spearman attended a Future Soldier event with her local Shelby recrui…
The infantry is loaded down with all sorts of weapons and gear, some of it loved and some of it absolutely hated for being unnecessary weight. But while the Carl Gustav recoilless rifle weighs nearly 20 pounds and each round is almost 10 more, the …
A recent overhaul of the defense commissary program aboard military installations will result in higher costs for its customers, according to a recent
Before any service member deploys, they have to visit the supply depot on their station. Now, these supply depots issue out a bunch of items. But for the most part, they're worn down and look like something a homeless guy would reject.
To paraphrase Forrest Gump, military surplus gear is like a box of chocolates — you never know what's inside until you open it up and look. For one lucky buyer, Nick Mead, who owns a tank-driving experience business in the United Kingd…
Anyone who has watched a lot of Japanese anime knows that giant robots are a major theme. Heck, the first four "Transformers" films have netted almost $3.8 billion at the box office since making their debut in 2007. In August, American and Japane…
It was a huge morale boost for the battle-weary soldiers living at Patrol Base Murray the morning they got a visit from the Army's top general. They couldn't have imagined that anyone of that importance would come to their dusty, dangerous slice o…
Under the rule of Kim Jong Un, North Korea has been a real jerk on the international scene — like, even more than usual. In fact, not too many countries are willing to be friends with North Korea. But there are some countries who are willing to s…
Air Force Col. Leo K. Thorsness, an F-105 pilot awarded the Medal of Honor for multiple feats of bravery in an aerial engagement who was later shot down and held as a prisoner of war in the Hanoi Hilton for six years, died May 2 at the age of 85.
In this day and age, allowing a minor to enlist in the military and be sent off to war is practically impossible — especially with our modern tracking systems. But at the start of the 20th century, an accurate method of recording ind…
