Army, Marine Corps vehicles not ready for combat, watchdog findsIndustry challenges and reductions in vehicle overhauls have kneecapped vehicle combat readiness in the Army and Marine Corps, the GAO report said.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 days ago
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptilesFrom cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?By Clay Beyersdorfer2 days ago
Marine Corps IDs pilot killed in Southern California helicopter crashMaj. Tyler R. Braconi was killed in an AH-1Z Viper crash in Southern California on Thursday. A second, unidentified Marine was injured in the crash.By Beth Sullivan2 days ago
Iraq keeping some US military advisers due to IS threat in SyriaIraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said that developments in Syria required keeping 250 to 350 advisers at the Ain al-Asad base.2 days ago
Seven ‘Nisei’ soldiers of the 442nd posthumously receive commission Army Secretary Dan Driscoll posthumously promoted seven second-generation Japanese American soldiers, known as Nisei, to the rank of second lieutenant.By Claire Barrett3 days ago
Military to fire artillery over California highway amid JD Vance visitA plan to fire live artillery over a major highway as part of a military showcase at Camp Pendleton has drawn strong objections. 5 days ago