Marines fire HIMARS for first time near Mount Fuji The live-fire exercise near Mount Fuji comes amid unprecedented tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher3 days ago
Lawmakers want answers after artillery shell explosion over highwayCalifornia 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, CalMatters7 days ago
Army sergeant dies from wounds in vehicle training accidentThe sergeant enlisted in the Army in 2021 and was a graduate of the Army Basic Leader Course. By Todd South8 days ago
Army, Marine Corps vehicles not ready for combat, watchdog findsIndustry challenges and reductions in vehicle overhauls have kneecapped vehicle combat readiness in the Army and Marine Corps, the GAO report said.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher9 days ago
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptilesFrom cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?By Clay Beyersdorfer9 days ago
Marine Corps IDs pilot killed in Southern California helicopter crashMaj. Tyler R. Braconi was killed in an AH-1Z Viper crash in Southern California on Thursday. A second, unidentified Marine was injured in the crash.By Beth Sullivan10 days ago