New tech aims to make Marines more lethal shootersThe tools include shot tracking, instant feedback, new simulators and devices that improve technique.By Todd South11 hours ago
Marines test mixed reality ‘telemaintenance’ for battlefield repairsUsing mixed reality headsets, technicians and Marines can 'see' the same view and conduct repairs.By Todd South11 hours ago
Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanupExcessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist2 days ago
B-1 bomber rises from the ‘Boneyard’ to rejoin the Air Force’s fleetAfter an engine fire destroyed a B-1 Lancer bomber in 2022, the Air Force picked a new "Bone" from its jet graveyard to replace it.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown and Zamone Perez6 days ago
One in five soldiers see sexual harassment, hardly any report itNone of the eight brigades reviewed included bullying or harassment questions on the surveys.By Todd South6 days ago
US coalition ship shoots down Houthi missile after lull in attacksThe incident marks the end of a week-long pause of reported Houthi attacks.By Jonathan Lehrfeld7 days ago
Navy authorizes combat awards and devices for Red Sea operationsThe move is a nod to the near-daily battles that Navy destroyers have fought with Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen since October.By Geoff Ziezulewicz7 days ago
Air Force maintenance mishaps are rising. Can a worksheet fix it?A new risk worksheet introduced by Air Education and Training Command aims to get to the root of maintainer mishaps.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown9 days ago
US Army faces uphill battle to fix aviation mishap crisisFiscal 2023 marked the highest death rate for Army soldiers since the U.S. withdrew from Iraq in 2011, with a total of 14 dead across 10 accidents.By Jen Judson9 days ago
US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China SeaAmerican and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.9 days ago
Few contaminants found at Vandenberg SFB as cancer study continuesA search for carcinogens at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, found low levels of contamination at two sites.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown9 days ago
Ex-Army financial adviser pleads guilty to scamming Gold Star familiesA former Army financial adviser admitted to taking advantage of his role to swindle deceased troops’ grieving loved ones out of millions.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 weeks ago