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Get ready for ‘computer-assisted’ shooting with the Army’s new optic
The Army is slated to pick the actual weapon in the coming months.
By Todd South
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Next Generation Squad Weapon selection coming in 2022
The new caliber outperforms both 5.56 mm and 7.62 mm.
By Todd South
US hands over base to Iraqi forces in area known to be a hotbed for Iran-backed militia
“Who wants to bet that 6 months from now, #Iran-backed militias will be the “ISF” [Iraq security forces] in command of al-Qaim base?"
By Shawn Snow
Trump restricts travel between US and Europe for 30 days; DoD implements 60-day travel restrictions
Taking dramatic action Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced he is sharply restricting passenger travel from 26 European nations to the U.S. and moving to ease the economic cost of a viral pandemic that is roiling global financial markets and disrupting the daily lives of Americans.
By Andrew Taylor, The Associated Press, Jill Colvin, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Marine lance corporal dies after late December single-car accident in Texas
The Marine most recently was a member of Wounded Warrior Battalion–West.
By Philip Athey
What it’s like to survive a deadly rocket attack and the Iranian missile barrage in Iraq
“Second rocket, third rocket came I thought: “This is it, we are getting rocketed.” Lights went out and darkness set in as rockets continued to hail on us."
By Shawn Snow
7-ton truck accident at Twentynine Palms sent 30 Marines to the hospital in August
A crash of two 7-ton trucks during a training exercise Aug. 16 sent 30 Marines to the hospital.
By Philip Athey
US destroyer made ‘historic’ visit to Beirut as regional tensions mount
The port visit by the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer Ramage to Beirut was the first in 36 years.
By Shawn Snow
Marine involved in DC barracks shooting may have been unaware gun was loaded
The trial counsel during Wednesday’s hearing alleged that Lance Cpl. Andrew Johnson did not properly follow D.C. barracks’ policy for unloading his pistol.
By Shawn Snow
Venezuelan fighter jet ‘aggressively shadows’ US Navy recon aircraft
Venezuela sent a fighter jet to buzz a U.S. reconnaissance operating in the Caribbean Sea on Friday, the Miami-based U.S. Southern Command reported Sunday.
By Mark D. Faram
Planning to Move This Summer? How a VA Loan Works for You
But if you’ve done the math, you may think you can’t afford a home. The median home value in the United States is $217,600, and prices can go much higher depending on where you’re buying. Fortunately, veterans have a way to avoid the high costs of getting into a home with a Veteran Affairs loan.
Marine and Army squads could get this new 40 mm laser guided grenade round
The Pike boasts a range of 2 km.
By Shawn Snow