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Marine Corps’ top devil dog fetches another promotion
Now-Lance Cpl. Chesty XVI, a “mostly good boy,” got promoted after 13 months as a private first class.
Acrobatic squirrels may hold the key to better jumping robots in Army-funded research
The agile creatures do things humans can't.
By Todd South
Army cancels this year’s DoD Warrior Games due to COVID concerns
For the second year, COVID causes DoD Warrior Games to be canceled.
By Karen Jowers
Defense secretary steps in, OKs Navy grad’s pursuit of NFL dream
The Naval Academy's Class of 2021 president shared the news Tuesday.
By Jon Simkins
Former Air Force combat pilot brings drone soccer to America
It's kind of like quidditch, but without the broomsticks.
By Caitlin O'Brien
Navy says no to NFL hopeful’s request to postpone service, pursue Buccaneers roster spot
Requests were approved for four other 2021 graduates of different service academies.
By Jon Simkins
A definitive ranking of the US military’s worst animal projects
The military has had a slew of failed experiments involving animals.
By Caitlin O'Brien
Airlines crack down on emotional support animals, limit use to service dogs only
Flight crews were seldom fond of biting or bladder evacuation by animals that seem more suited for the Serengeti or Amazon rainforest.
By Jon Simkins
After finding Fisher House and adaptive sports, a former pilot becomes veteran advocate
David Ortiz was never afraid of a challenge. He was an avid outdoorsman before he joined the Army and became a Kiowa helicopter pilot in the 82nd Airborne Division’s Combat Aviation Brigade. In Eastern Afghanistan, Kiowa pilots took a lot of risk to protect the guys on the ground, and, in February 2012, David suffered a hard landing that destroyed his aircraft, broke his legs, and inflicted extreme trauma on his spine, throat, and lungs.
How augmented reality for military dogs could change how canine battle buddies operate
The goggle allows trainers to project a laser in the dog's vision, better guiding it to specific points.
By Todd South