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The Air Force Is Getting a Replacement for Its Cold War-Era Pistols
The Air Force recently announced it will soon start fielding 125,000 of the Army's new Modular Handgun Systems.
Female Security Forces Airmen Are About to Get Body Armor that Fits Them
The Air Force has inked a contract for body armor specifically designed to fit its female security forces airmen.
First Army Unit Gets New Squad Designated Marksman Rifle
Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division this month became the first combat troops to receive the Army's new M110A1.
New Army Green Uniform Will Soon Be Available for Soldiers to Buy
Soldiers will be able to start purchasing the iconic World War II-style uniform by late this summer, according to officials.
Air Force Delays Some OCP Uniform Mandatory Wear Dates
The Air Force will not require airmen to update certain elements of their Operational Camouflage Uniform until September.
Marine Corps May Replace Infantry M27s with the Army's Next Generation Squad Weapon
The Marine Corps is already eying the Army's Next Generation Squad weapon as its next infantry rifle.
Some Soldiers Now Authorized to Wear the New Army Jungle Tab
The U.S. Army has finally approved an official tab for soldiers who finish the Jungle Operations Training Course.
SOCOM Wants 6.5mm Sniper Weapon for Longer-Range Kills
U.S. Special Operations Command is moving forward to adopt a sniper support weapon chambered in the 6.5mm Creedmoor round.
After 18 Years, the Marine Corps Is Looking for a Better Combat Boot Sock
The Marine Corps is asking manufacturers to offer insights into how to make the current combat boot sock better.
The Army’s Next-Generation Squad Weapon Is a Big Hit With SOCOM
The Army is in the final phase of evaluating NGSW prototypes.
The Inside Story Behind the Pentagon's Ill-Fated Quest for a Real-Life 'Iron Man' Suit
After more than 50 years of research, the vision of a machine-powered "servo soldier" is no closer to becoming a reality.
Army Modernization Programs Will Be Fielded on Time Despite COVID-19 Delays: General
The virus is slowing delivery times and testing schedules, Gen. John "Mike" Murray, head of Army Futures Command, said.
Marines May Get New Tropical Uniform in Time for Summer Heat
The Marine Corps is preparing to select a maker for the service's new tropical uniform for hot and humid climates.
Army Names Firms Selected to Make High-Tech Sighting Prototypes for NGSW
The U.S. Army just named the two firms selected to build prototypes for its Next Generation Squad Weapon effort.
Army Designs New Camera Drones to Be Fired from Grenade Launchers
Army scientists have created a reconnaissance drone that soldiers will be able to fire from their 40mm grenade launchers.
Army Combat Units Now Getting New 7.62mm Squad Marksman Rifles
Deliveries of the M110A1 are expected to continue through the middle of 2021.
Infantry Marines Are Now Getting Lighter, More Streamlined Body Armor
The Marine Corps has started fielding a new plate carrier vest that features a more streamlined cut
After 50 Years, the Army and Marine Corps Are Closing In on Dumping Brass-Cased Ammo
Technical advances by a few companies have prompted the Army and Marine Corps to test polymer-cased ammunition.
Sig Sauer to Settle Lawsuit Over Alleged Safety Glitch in P320 Pistol
Sig Sauer has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over its P320, on which the Army's Modular Handgun System is based.
No Anti-Missile Protection in Sight for Army Stryker Vehicles, General Tells Congress
The Army launched an effort in 2017 to equip M1s, Bradley fighting vehicles and Strykers with commercially available APS's.
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Meet the First and Only Air Force Pilot to Shoot Down a Satellite
How did Pearson become the first pilot in history to shoot down an orbiting satellite, and why has nobody done it since?
Retired General Accepts Plea Deal, Avoids More Jail Time in Rape Case
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Sailors will be required to perform the plank in place of curl-ups in the first cycle of the 2021 PRT.
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Catching a child who was dropped from a burning building was just Phillip Blanks doing his job.
Soldier Makes History as First Woman to Join the Green Berets
U.S. Army Special Operations Command would not identify the soldier, but confirmed that she graduated.