US Army launches artillery battalion focused on Europe deterrence
The U.S. Army this fall activated an artillery battalion in New York that is intended to give commanders in Europe new options for long-range strikes.
By Eve Sampson
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Soldiers take new mobile 81mm mortar system for test drive
The system, when mounted on utility vehicles, is light enough to travel inside of a Chinook helicopter or sling-loaded under a Black Hawk helicopter.
By Eve Sampson
Army sergeant dies from wounds in vehicle training accident
The sergeant enlisted in the Army in 2021 and was a graduate of the Army Basic Leader Course.
By Todd South
Air Force conducts ‘bomber attack’ demonstration near Venezuela
The flight was intended to demonstrate “U.S. commitment to proactively deter adversary threats to the U.S. homeland," according to the Air Force.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?
By Clay Beyersdorfer