Jared Keller

Jared Keller was the Managing Editor for content at Military.com. He is the former managing editor of Task & Purpose and previously worked for The Atlantic, Bloomberg Media, Al Jazeera America, and Maxim magazine. A former columnist for Pacific Standard magazine (RIP), his writing has appeared in Entrepreneur, Fast Company, the Los Angeles Review of Books, Smithsonian magazine, Wired, and many other outlets.

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The Army's Palletized High Energy Laser, or P-HEL

The Army Has Officially Deployed Laser Weapons Overseas to Combat Enemy Drones

A pair of laser weapons has been deployed by the Army to an undisclosed location overseas to blast incoming enemy drones out...

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, observe a Next-Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) machine gun with fire control during a Program Executive Office Soldier Operational Kit demonstration at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

The Army Has Finally Fielded Its Next Generation Squad Weapons

The Army has officially fielded its Next Generation Squad Weapon systems to its first unit, replacing its M4 and M249 weapons...

A photo illustration of an AC-130 equipped with a laser. (Image: U.S. Air Force)

The Air Force's Dream of Mounting a Laser Weapon on an AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship Is Dead

The Air Force no longer plans on installing and operating a high-energy laser weapon on a special operations gunship due to...

Amazon Big Spring Sale 2024: The Best Deals for Service Members, Veterans and Military Families

It’s that time of the year. After a busy holiday shopping season and a relatively quiet winter, e-commerce giant Amazon is...

The Tactical High-power Operational Responder

Top General in Mideast Calls for Microwave Weapons for 'Layered' Defense Against Drone Swarms

The top general responsible for U.S. troops in the Middle East wants to see a surge of directed-energy weapons in the region...

barracks room on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Were You Part of the Marine Corps-Wide Barracks Inspection? We Want to Hear from You.

The Marine Corps recently announced that it would conduct a force-wide barracks inspection. We want to hear from Marines on...

Directed Energy Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense

A Moment of Truth for the Army's Chief Laser Weapon

Four prototypes reportedly arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of operations in early February, with the Army...

An Army private begins unpacking his belongings in his barracks room on US Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea.

The Best Items to Make Your Barracks Room More Comfortable, According to US Service Members and Veterans

Living in the barracks as a junior enlisted service member isn’t great. These items can make your life measurably better.

The Best Deals on Shooting Gear on Amazon Right Now

You can’t get a ton of great shooting gear on the retail giant, but a few solid options exist for the eagle-eyed marksman.

The Best Military Watch Deals on Amazon Right Now

Whether you’re gearing up for an exercise or deployment or just looking for a new timepiece, plenty of noteworthy military...

A F-15 fighter jet piloted by then-Maj. Wilbert 'Doug' Pearson Jr. flies an ASM-135 anti-satellite missile on Sept. 13, 1985. (Paul E. Reynolds/U.S. Air Force photo)

The US Military Already Has a Decades-Old Countermeasure for Russian Space Nukes

During the Cold War, the Air Force used an F-15 and a specially designed missile to destroy a satellite in orbit.

Lighter, More Protection: Army Next-Gen Helmet Now Fielded to 82nd Airborne Division Soldiers

The Next-Generation Integrated Head Protection System will purportedly protect soldiers from small-arms fire in a 40% lighter...

The Best Tactical Flashlight Deals on Amazon Right Now

Get tactical flashlights from brands like Streamlight and SureFire for up to 50% off on Amazon while you still can.

Shown arriving at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, the USS Carl M. Levin was named after a longtime senator from Michigan who championed veterans’ rights.

A New Navy Destroyer Is Already Flying a 'Badass' Pirate-Inspired Battle Flag

The Navy destroyer USS Carl M. Levin arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii for its homecoming with a brand-new...

The guided-missile destroyer USS O'Kane departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii for a deployment to the Western Pacific.

Why This Navy Destroyer Flies This World War II-Era Battle Flag

In honor of its namesake, the USS O'Kane doesn't just fly any old battle flag, but a replica of the "Battle Cat" flag that...

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Trump Pardons Former Army Officer Convicted of Disobeying COVID-19 Safety Rules

President Trump pardoned a former junior Army officer who was found guilty in a 2022 court-martial of violating orders to...

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He Was a Sailor. I, a Marine. Our Romance Was Forbidden by Regulation.

I was the new “WM”—Woman Marine—on deck, and I felt the weight of all eyes watching me for every right or wrong move I made...

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American Military Jeeps Are Rising from the Ashes in Vietnam

A company called Van Daryl is rebuilding the Jeeps the American military left behind in Vietnam, and you’ll hardly recognize...

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As of Monday, the Army had brought in 59,875 new active-duty enlisted soldiers with a total goal of 61,000 for fiscal 2025...

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The political fight over Space Command's future in either Alabama or Colorado has been a partisan tug-of-war for more than...

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Services Ordered to Cut PCS Moves by 50% over Next 5 Years

The services are tasked with cuts that amount to an initial 10% of the $5 billion PCS budget in 2027 and that increase...

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In One of the Marines' Most Iconic Jobs, a Stunning Pattern of Suicide

Marine Corps drill instructors are a national symbol of discipline. But for some, their imposing persona belies a dark...

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A Military.com investigation into military day care centers revealed that service branch rules generally prioritize...

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Loretta Swit, who won two Emmy Awards playing Major Margaret Houlihan on the pioneering hit TV series “M.A.S

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Fort Carson Soldier Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges After Nightclub Raid

The Fort Carson soldier arrested for alleged cocaine distribution just days after a large-scale federal raid of a Colorado...

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Navy Orders Forcewide Housing Inspections After Secretary 'Appalled' by Guam Barracks Conditions

Navy Secretary Phelan visited Guam earlier this month and was "appalled" after seeing the conditions of an Air Force barracks...

He Was a Sailor. I, a Marine. Our Romance Was Forbidden by Regulation.

I was the new “WM”—Woman Marine—on deck, and I felt the weight of all eyes watching me for every right or wrong move I made...

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Air Force Wants Private Company to Take Over its On-Base Hotels

The Department of the Air Force, which includes the Space Force, will start accepting requests for proposals this summer...

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from Kennedy Space Center

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United Launch Alliance’s years-long delays with its new Vulcan rocket have flipped the script for national security missions...

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The Department of the Air Force, which includes the Space Force, will start accepting requests for proposals this summer...

SpaceX Scoops Up Another National Security Launch While ULA Faces Scrutiny

United Launch Alliance’s years-long delays with its new Vulcan rocket have flipped the script for national security missions...

Marine Corps News

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2 Elite Marine Corps Pilots Reveal What It's Like to Fly a F-35B Fighter Jet

In his role as a pilot with the Marine Corps air demonstration team, Maj. Craig Norris flew the F-35B Lightning II at...

He Was a Sailor. I, a Marine. Our Romance Was Forbidden by Regulation.

I was the new “WM”—Woman Marine—on deck, and I felt the weight of all eyes watching me for every right or wrong move I made...

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Coast Guard Fires Commander of Its Largest Operational Base

Garrison commander Capt. David Melton was responsible for logistics, personnel support, facilities and naval engineering, and...

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Coast Guard Vet Turned Porn Actress Pleads Guilty to Killing Man in Cuyahoga Valley National Park

A Coast Guard veteran who later became an actress in adult films admitted to killing a man in the Cuyahoga Valley National...

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