10 Remarkable Origins of Everyday Military Gear, Places and Other Terms The military uses a lot of unique terminology, some of which bleeds into the civilian world.
Military Stumped by Stolen Box of Armor-Piercing Grenades When armor-piercing grenades showed up in an Atlanta backyard, it was another example of how the U.S. military's weapons are...
Army Tests Out Drone that Can Fire Grenades into Enemy Hideouts U.S. Army weapons officials are testing an experimental drone armed with a multi-shot, 40mm grenade launcher.
FN's Fire Control System May Offer Glimpse at Army's Next-Gen Weapon Tech The FN Mk3 Fire Control Unit is designed to give operators a sighting and aiming solution for 40mm grenade launchers.
Spike's Tactical's ST Thumper -- A Functioning M79 If you have ever wanted an M79, Spike's Tactical makes a flair launcher that looks and feels just like the famed Vietnam War...
The Army Reserve Is Gutting Aviation Units. Thousands of Soldiers Are Being Left in the Lurch. Thousands of Army Reserve soldiers are being forced to scramble for new assignments after the service abruptly ordered the...
Exodus at VA: 10,000 Employees Are Resigning in September. Here’s the List It’s been six months since a now-infamous email presented millions of federal workers with a pivotal decision: They could...
Air Force Rebrands Facebook Page to Combat Rumors, Leaked Memos and Reddit Threads A long-standing Air Force Facebook page created to represent its top enlisted leader has been renamed and rebranded as a news...
Air Force Veteran Convicted of Killing Wife and 2 Children Is 9th Person Executed in Florida This Year Air Force veteran Edward Zakrzewski was executed on Thursday for the June 9, 1994, killings of his 34-year-old wife Sylvia...
Marine Sergeant Dies After Collapsing During Fitness Test in Florida A Marine sergeant on reserve duty died after he collapsed during a physical fitness test in Florida last month, according to...