Lighten the load: The Army’s plan to save time by shedding excess gearTo save time and ditch unneeded gear, the Army recently began a pilot program to expedite removing excess equipment from unit inventories.By Todd South2 months ago
New ruck built for radio operators undergoes airborne testingThe new radio ruck is expected to field in early 2025.By Todd South3 months ago
These soldiers to assess the Army’s new do-it-all device for infantryThis test will look at mapping, mission planning and weapons compatibility.By Todd South9 months ago
Signals intelligence teams reposition to face China, RussiaThe mission has shifted dramatically as the United States ratchets up competition in the frequency bands with peer competitors like Russia and China.By Todd South12 months ago
Soldiers field-test technology, innovation at West Virginia mineThe Driving Innovation in Realistic Training event aimed to involve soldiers in developing and field-testing new tactics and technology.By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail12 months ago
Pilot safe after landing gear fails in T-38C training jet mishapOfficials are investigating what caused the landing gear to fail.By Rachel S. Cohen17 months ago
Retired officer guilty for entering Senate in military gear on Jan. 6A Texas Air Force veteran was convicted in federal court this week for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.By Jonathan Lehrfeld18 months ago
Four-year-old LCS Wichita suffers propulsion plant casualtyOfficials said they are confident the mishap did not involve the ship's combining gear, an issue plaguing the Freedom-class LCS fleet.By Geoff Ziezulewicz18 months ago
ChemLight appreciation time — much more than spooky szn glow sticks Glow sticks may not be the first thing a person thinks of when asked about essential military equipment, but these are just that.By Zamone Perez18 months ago
Casualty evacuations by drone, robotic mules tested by Army battle labThe Maneuver Battle Lab is evaluating tech before it's fielded, while observing some combat theories during the war in Ukraine.By Todd South19 months ago
Gear updates from the center for all things soldier kitFrom boots and gloves to batteries, scopes and body armor, if it touches the soldier, this program touches it.By Todd South19 months ago
This LCS just completed an ‘historic’ deploymentUSS Sioux City was still able to deploy despite not receiving a fix for a class-wide propulsion problem, officials said.By Geoff Ziezulewicz19 months ago