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How chocolate became one of the US military’s most important WWII rations
In 1937, the Army approached the Hershey Company with a blunt request: Create a high-calorie chocolate bar that's intentionally unpleasant.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
China unveils drones, missiles and hypersonic glide vehicle at military parade
China has showcased new types of missiles and unmanned platforms for the first time at a military parade in its capital to mark the 70th anniversary of its founding.
By Mike Yeo
New York landmarks to be illuminated on Gold Star Families Day
Some of New York state’s landmarks will be illuminated in gold to honor the Gold Star Families whose loved ones died in military conflict or were permanently disabled.
New night vision adds punch from the squad to the battalion
The Big Red One has them, and more are coming.
By Todd South
This could be the Corps’ next grenade
The grenade is modular, so a Marine can increase or decrease explosive power by adding grenade bodies.
By Shawn Snow
Veteran suicides increase despite host of prevention, mental health efforts
About 17 veterans a day die by suicide, according to a new VA report.
AMVETS plans massive Memorial Day motorcycle rally to replace Rolling Thunder’s ride
The new “Rolling to Remember” Demonstration Run will take place over Memorial Day weekend 2020.
At 98, D-Day vet jumps again, with eyes on the big 100
Jump by jump, 98-year-old D-Day veteran Tom Rice is nudging closer to his goal of leaping out of planes at age 100.
After baby’s death on Hawaii base, DoD calls for investigations into unauthorized daycare allegations
'We do not condone child care that is unauthorized and/or unregulated.'
By Karen Jowers
A warship with Marines loitered for a month on alert in the Red Sea during US embassy move to Jerusalem
Marines were on high alert and ready to provide quick reaction forces in the event of violence stemming from the U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem.
By Shawn Snow