10 Remarkable Origins of Everyday Military Gear, Places and Other Terms The military uses a lot of unique terminology, some of which bleeds into the civilian world.
Military Stumped by Stolen Box of Armor-Piercing Grenades When armor-piercing grenades showed up in an Atlanta backyard, it was another example of how the U.S. military's weapons are...
Army Tests Out Drone that Can Fire Grenades into Enemy Hideouts U.S. Army weapons officials are testing an experimental drone armed with a multi-shot, 40mm grenade launcher.
FN's Fire Control System May Offer Glimpse at Army's Next-Gen Weapon Tech The FN Mk3 Fire Control Unit is designed to give operators a sighting and aiming solution for 40mm grenade launchers.
Spike's Tactical's ST Thumper -- A Functioning M79 If you have ever wanted an M79, Spike's Tactical makes a flair launcher that looks and feels just like the famed Vietnam War...
Top Enlisted Leader at Air Force Special Operations Command Fired, Facing Investigation Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green, who advised on the readiness, training and quality of life of enlisted air commandos, was...
Army to Soldiers: Reenlist by Monday if You Want to Claim Incentives While it is not unusual for the Army to curtail incentives after meeting its retention goals, the troops were given little...
Former Air Force Commander Punished with 21 Days' Confinement, Forfeiture of Pay After Guilty Plea Col. Christopher Meeker, the former commander of Wright-Patterson's 88th Air Base Wing, was sentenced Tuesday evening after...
New Air Force Academy Mission Statement Drops Educate, Adds a Different Focus The Air Force Academy has rolled out a new mission statement that drops the word "educate" and adds in a focus on winning...
The Army Is Getting Rid of Athletic Trainers The Army is set to phase out its unit-level athletic trainers -- civilian specialists tasked with providing immediate care...
