After 3 Tries Veterans Toxic Exposure Bill the Pact Act Finally Passes US Senate

Intense negotiations over amendments and a final vote followed days of veterans protesting outside the U.S. Capitol building. | Continue reading


@military.com | 1 year ago

How John Wayne Got Rid of the KGB Agents Hired to Kill Him

When Stalin saw John Wayne’s power as an virulent anti-Communist, he sent (allegedly) more than one hit squad to kill him. | Continue reading


@military.com | 1 year ago

'Star Trek's' Lt. Uhura Was a NASA Recruiter. and It Worked Like a Charm

Nichols almost left the show after the first season and it's a good thing she didn't -- for many reasons. | Continue reading


@military.com | 1 year ago

3M Sets Up $1B Trust to Settle Veterans' Suits over Earplugs

The announcement follows 16 trials in which a majority of plaintiffs have won, earning awards totaling $300 million. | Continue reading


@military.com | 1 year ago

The New B-21 Stealth Bomber to Be Revealed Later This Year, Senator Says

The public has seen only artist renderings of the next-generation stealth bomber, but a spokesman said an image of the B-21 itself should be coming soon. | Continue reading


@military.com | 1 year ago

US Developing Satellite System to Track Hypersonic Weapons

The contracts will provide 28 satellites, as the U.S. moves to expand its ability to counter threats from Russia and China. | Continue reading


@military.com | 1 year ago

Space Force Launches New Intelligence Unit: Congress Voices Concerns over Growth

Delta 18 and the brand-new National Space Intelligence Center were officially commissioned late last month at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. | Continue reading


@military.com | 1 year ago

What Does the National Guard Do with 40k Unvaccinated Soldiers? No One Knows

The numbers pose a daunting challenge to the Pentagon, which mandated vaccination against COVID-19, as it does to counter more than a dozen other ailments such as hepatitis and the flu. | Continue reading


@military.com | 1 year ago

The Guardsman Helping Ukrainians Blow Up Russian Tanks over the Phone

Sgt. 1st Class Chris Freymann has become a kind of ad hoc, over-the-phone tech support for Ukrainians trying to use Javelin missiles. | Continue reading


@military.com | 1 year ago

The 2-Pound Part That Nearly Sent a Stratotanker to the Scrapyard

A KC-135R Stratotanker was nearly sent to the scrapyard by a broken, 2-pound piece of aluminum called a rudder snubber support fitting. | Continue reading


@military.com | 1 year ago

Benedict Arnold's Body Lies in the Wall of a British Kindergarten

The class has everything, from crayons and books to the body of America's most notorious turncoat. | Continue reading


@military.com | 1 year ago

Jimmy Carter Saved Canadian Nuclear Reactor After Meltdown

Before he was the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter was a nuclear power expert with the U.S. Navy. | Continue reading


@military.com | 2 years ago

A Naked Skydive Inspired a Way to Keep Pilots Oriented in Flight

Dr. Angus Rupert stayed oriented as he fell to earth because of the rush of air coming at him, no matter how much he spun around. | Continue reading


@military.com | 2 years ago

VA Hospital Suspends Patient Admissions After New Medical Records System Crashes

The problem is the latest in a string of troubles for the $16 billion health records system. | Continue reading


@military.com | 2 years ago

Navy pulls plug on railgun project

The program, which began in 2005, was supposed to use magnetic fields instead of gunpowder to fire rounds. | Continue reading


@military.com | 2 years ago

Marine Corps F-35B in Arizona shoots itself; causes 2.5M in damage

The mishap was labeled Class A, indicating damage of at least $2.5 million or the loss of an aircraft. | Continue reading


@military.com | 3 years ago

Floaty Bois and Homo Spaciens: Space Force Reveals List of Rejected Troop Names

There were about 400 suggestions on what to call members of the military's newest branch before "Guardians" was chosen. | Continue reading


@military.com | 3 years ago

Withdrawing Troops from Iraq and Syria Is Biden's Best to Avoid War in Mid-East

Some analysts suggest that the best way for Biden to respond to Iran's actions is to continue applying pressure to Tehran. | Continue reading


@military.com | 3 years ago

The Pentagon Has 6 Months to Disclose What It Knows About UFOs

Lawmakers are demanding answers from U.S. intelligence agencies and the DoD on the potential existence of UFOs. | Continue reading


@military.com | 3 years ago

The Army Is Planning a Major Overhaul of Its Hair and Grooming Regulations

The changes being discussed among Army leadership include allowing some women to wear ponytails in uniform. | Continue reading


@military.com | 3 years ago

“Guardians” Name of US Space Force Members

Vice President Mike Pence was flanked by Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond, Acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller and Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett at the White House. | Continue reading


@military.com | 3 years ago

Turkey testing it's Russian built missile system against its own F-16's

Lawmakers are requesting details on Turkey's reported use of Russian-made S-400 surface-to-air missile system against F-16s. | Continue reading


@military.com | 3 years ago

'Guaranteed Hit' Tech Could Be Added to Army’s Next-Gen Squad Weapon

The SMASH Fire Control system may eventually be mounted on the Army's Next Generation Squad Weapon | Continue reading


@military.com | 4 years ago

It's Official: President Trump Has Signed Space Force into Existence

The U.S. Air Force can now further identify the appropriate personnel to become U.S. Space Force service members. | Continue reading


@military.com | 4 years ago

After Iraq, the Marines of 'Generation Kill' Regret Nothing (2016)

The Marines of Bravo Company who spoke with Military.com said they remain glad that their story was told. | Continue reading


@military.com | 4 years ago

'The Night Is Ours:' Inside the Elite World of Coast Guard Ship-Boarding Teams

The Coast Guard's assault teams are the "subject matter experts" in ship boardings. | Continue reading


@military.com | 4 years ago

Afghanistan Loses 42,000 Troops in Crackdown on 'Ghost Soldiers'

The overall security situation in Afghanistan is reportedly deteriorating amid increasing calls for a U.S. withdrawal. | Continue reading


@military.com | 4 years ago

Top Army Official Tests Out Futuristic Smart Combat Glasses

The U.S. Army's new boss recently got a chance do shoot-house training with the latest smart soldier glasses. | Continue reading


@military.com | 4 years ago

Yanky 72 Mishap Animation [video]

This is a recreated animation of Yanky 72's mishap on July 10, 2017, which killed 15 Marines and one Sailor. | Continue reading


@military.com | 4 years ago

US Troops Are Slowly Being Poisoned by Lead in Their Bones

A number of U.S. troops with unexplained symptoms such as impaired concentration, anger, peripheral neuropathy and low sex drive, have chronic lead poisoning. | Continue reading


@military.com | 5 years ago

Google's Work with China Eroding US Military Advantage, Dunford Says

Dunford said he was concerned that the work Google was doing with China on AI was undermining the U.S military. | Continue reading


@military.com | 5 years ago

New Details Reveal Airman John Chapman's Heroism at Roberts Ridge

Tech. Sgt. John Chapman is the first airman to be awarded the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. | Continue reading


@military.com | 5 years ago

Air Force Doubles Down on Hypersonic Weapons

The move comes after Pentagon officials said in recent months they fear the U.S. may be lagging behind in hypersonics. | Continue reading


@military.com | 5 years ago

US Air Force Chooses AT-6, A-29 for Secondary Light Attack Experiment

The Air Force has selected two aircraft in its "light attack experiment" to undergo more demonstration fly-offs. | Continue reading


@military.com | 5 years ago

Fitzgerald Officer of the Deck Pleads Guilty at Court-Martial – Military.com

The officer of the deck for the USS Fitzgerald when it collided with a vessel pleaded guilty in a court-martial proceeding. | Continue reading


@military.com | 5 years ago

Special Operators Predict AC-130J Will Be 'Most Requested' Aircraft

Along with the 105mm cannon the U-models sport, the AC-130J will be equipped with a 30mm cannon. | Continue reading


@military.com | 5 years ago