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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US raid allegedly killed undercover agent instead of IS official
A raid by U.S. forces and a Syrian group aiming to capture an Islamic State official instead reportedly killed a local man who was working to gather intel.
US Army wants to manufacture 30,000 155mm cluster shells per year
The XM1208 cluster shell, which carries nine M99 Advanced Submunitions, is designed to be fired from both the M109A6/7 Paladin and M777A2 howitzers.
By Michael Peck
Lawmakers want answers after artillery shell explosion over highway
California lawmakers are demanding answers after a live fire demo over Camp Pendleton last weekend led to a misfire that rained shrapnel on Interstate 5.
By Deborah Brennan, CalMatters
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