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Lighten the load: The Army’s plan to save time by shedding excess gear
To save time and ditch unneeded gear, the Army recently began a pilot program to expedite removing excess equipment from unit inventories.
By Todd South
This LCS just completed an ‘historic’ deployment
USS Sioux City was still able to deploy despite not receiving a fix for a class-wide propulsion problem, officials said.
Air Force special ops Osprey stuck in Norway wilderness after mishap
The Osprey has sat among the ferns and salamanders of the High North since Aug. 12.
Former paratrooper launches new business making tactical equipment
The business specializes in creating tactical nylon equipment and soft goods for military service members, law enforcement and civilians.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
Spec ops optics: US forces seek new sights and ways to defeat fog
Having eyes on the battlefield can mean the difference between hitting the right or wrong target, or even hitting the target at all, which is why U.S. special operators are looking to upgrade a host of optics items.
By Todd South
F-16 jet breaks after sliding off runway; pilot safe
The jet’s landing gear appeared to have collapsed, and its nose separated from its body.
These Marine-generated tech ideas are becoming prototypes for actual field use
From field-ready fuel, inflatable piers and 3D printed masks, Marine ideas are now in their hands.
By Todd South
DoD audit says Army’s $22 billion ‘mixed reality’ goggle needs more soldier input
The Pentagon IG wants defined measures for soldier acceptance before next test.
By Todd South