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Future Weapons: Inside the Army’s Pursuit of a High-Tech New Round
The Army is planning to have its next generation of rifles chambered for 6.8mm rounds.
Soldiers to Get Advanced Virtual Training Tools Next Year, Army Says
The U.S. Army is gearing up to launch the first iterations of its new virtual reality simulators.
The SB>1 Defiant Hasn't Flown Yet. But Army Officials Say They're Not Worried
The Army says the Future Vertical Lift, or FVL, will produce a new family of advanced aircraft over the next decade.
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1st Female Marine to Complete MARSOC's 2nd Phase Is Leaving the Corps
Sgt. Bailey Weis made it through both phases of MARSOC training, but was not selected for the Individual Training Course.
Mattis Names Army Colonel as Guantanamo's Chief War Court Judge
Col. Douglas K. Watkins is currently handling hearings in the war crimes case against Guantanamo prisoner Majid Khan.
Russia Warns Sea of Azov Off-Limits to US, NATO Ship Drills
So far, NATO allies haven't signaled an intention of sending ships into Azov or joining possible Ukrainian exercises there.
Trump Awards John Canley Medal of Honor for 'Unmatched Bravery' in Vietnam
"John raced straight into enemy fire over and over again, saving numerous American lives and defeating ... enemy fighters."
New Pentagon Ad Campaign Asks Parents to Support Military Service
DoD is attempting to bridge an ever-widening disconnect between many Americans and the U.S. military.
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Army Wants to Use Robots to Help Conduct Precision Strikes on the Enemy
Army officials are hoping that experts in non-military robotics can find new ways for combat units to defeat the enemy.
Pizza Deliveryman Arrested at Military Base Jailed Again
A complaint alleges that Pablo Villavicencio pushed his wife against a wall, slapped her and grabbed her phone.
US General Shot in Last Week's Taliban Attack
The Pentagon confirmed that U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Smiley was shot in a Taliban attack that killed two Afghan leaders.
Navy News
7th Fleet Ships Transit Taiwan Strait amid Security, Trade Tensions with China
The Navy sailed two Japan-based ships through the Taiwan Strait on Monday amid ongoing tensions over freedom of navigation.
Submarine Vermont Christened at Connecticut Shipyard
The Navy's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine was christened Saturday at a Connecticut shipyard.
Jill Biden Christens Navy Submarine at Virginia Shipyard
Jill Biden is the sponsor of the new USS Delaware. On Saturday, she broke a ceremonial bottle across the submarine's bow.
Air Force News
Air Force to Approve Longer Careers for Some Enlisted Airmen
The effort is an attempt to retain more mid-career airmen who have the experience and talent the service is looking for.
Here's How the Air Force Hopes to Train 1,500 New Pilots a Year
Currently, the Air Force faces a shortage of roughly 2,000 pilots overall.
Michigan Warns of PFAS Levels in Deer Around Air Force Base
The "do not eat" advisory was issued in conjunction with a violation letter to the U.S. Air Force.
Marine Corps News
50,000 Troops Prep for NATO's Biggest Show of Force Since the Cold War
Marines are landing in Iceland, a carrier is sailing past the Arctic Circle and U.S. aircraft are soaring over Scandinavia.
Marines OK Hurricane Reimbursements After Commander Declined to Evacuate
Troops who evacuated during Hurricane Florence could see some of their expenses reimbursed.
Female Marines Get Deadline to Wear New Dress Blues Coats
Female Marines have been issued a deadline for phasing out the open-collared dress coat they've worn for decades.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Icebreaker Crew Completes Second Arctic Mission
The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy completed their second mission of their Arctic West Summer 2018 deployment.
Russia Warns Sea of Azov Off-Limits to US, NATO Ship Drills
So far, NATO allies haven't signaled an intention of sending ships into Azov or joining possible Ukrainian exercises there.
Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star Returns Home After 6 Months in Dry Dock
Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star arrived home to Seattle following a six-month maintenance period at Mare Island Dry Dock.