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Gina Elise and Pin-Ups for Vets are on a mission. Her nonprofit and the pin-ups who work therein are on a a 50-state hospital tour, visiting veterans at their bedside at military and VA facilities. In the…
We all know troops on the ground love their air support — especially from planes like the A-10 Thunderbolt II. But those planes need to know what to hit. How does that happen? Well, the Air Force's Joint Terminal Attack Controll…
Let's face it, everybody loves Danaerys Targaryen's dragons. And why not? They bring the rain… well, more like they bring the kind of fire and brimstone that'd make Col. Kilgore from "Apocalypse Now" smile in the morning.
For the first time ever, EA Sports' "Madden" franchise will feature a story mode in "Madden NFL 18." Called "Longshot," the story is about overcoming all odds, not just winning football games or scoring the big contract. "Longsho…
From the time the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, infantry Marines are out on the range or catching some much-needed shut-eye — usually in an uncomfortable place. While on active duty, they'll lament their decision-making …
A war between the world's largest Democracy and the world's largest Communist state may not seem likely to the casual observer. But not only is it possible, it's happened before. Only things were very different back then. China was fa…
In the 1970s, the Soviet Union designed the MiG-27 Flogger as a dedicated ground-attack plane based on the MiG-23 Flogger, an air-superiority fighter turned multi-role fighter. It was well-built for that mission, able to haul just over 8,800 pounds …
Having fast hands and quick feet are just a few of the skill sets boxers need to possess to survive in the ring. This month, sports fans are eagerly anticipating the much-talked-about Mayweather versus McGregor fight, so check out our lis…
Indian security officials say their troops engaged in a stone-throwing clash with Chinese forces in a disputed area of the Himalayas August 15. The incident occurred after Indian soldiers prevented their Chinese counterparts from entering…
The Navy has had a change of heart about the new expeditionary floating base sailing to the Fifth Fleet. The vessel USNS Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller (T ESB 3) will become USS Lewis B. Puller (ESB 3), becoming a commissioned warship. No mat…
The Marine Corps has gone all in with the Heckler & Koch-made M27 rifle, posting an order in August from the gunmaker for over 50,000 of the 5.56mm rifles. Marine officials have hinted they intend to supply the entire Marine Corps wit…
Chaplains have long held a special place in many troops' hearts. In fact, at times, they become legends. In the Army, the first chaplains were authorized on Ju…
The AN/SPY-1 system, more popularly known as "Aegis," is arguably the best air-defense system sent out to sea. It has been exported to South Korea, Japan, Spain, and Australia. But the U.S. Navy has not been sitting still with the design. …
Sun Tzu once said that he who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious. To be honest, in a way, that is exactly what camouflage is all about. It is not about colors, shapes, or ninja stuff. It is about knowl…
A U-2 spyplane captured a strange photo in 1960; the Soviets had built a massive new antenna near a missile test range. The CIA and others immediately suspected that the array was part of a new radar system and wanted to figure out what its capabili…
Amazon is planning to make a foray into delivering ready-to-eat meals based on a technology program pioneered by the Army to improve the infamous MRE field rations. According to
The United States Navy had some of its greatest moments in World War II — the Battle of Midway is the most notable. But about two month…
Look, it is easy, and deeply enjoyable, to give Oscar Mike host Ryan Curtis boatloads of crap for the shenanigans and mannerisms (shenannerisms?) he regularly deploys in the line of duty. It's easy because he's a good sport. It's enjoya…
Pop quiz, hot shot: What do gun enthusiasm, maritime rescues, and high-velocity dirt biking have in common? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Time's up. Those divergent interests all come togeth…
Bravery is a thing you see every day in the military. In all branches, in moments great and small, it's an expression of the fundamental courage it takes to put your life on the line for love of country and to serve those you swore to protect.