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Special operators set to pick light machine gun in new caliber
The .338 caliber has been adopted for sniper use. This is its debut in machine guns.
By Todd South
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Opinion
Time is running out to recognize, compensate aging atomic veterans
The VA’s failure to provide timely benefits makes RECA a critical lifeline for many veterans, Keith Kiefer argues in an op-ed.
By Keith Kiefer
Send troops to Black Sea and weapons to Ukraine, key Republicans tell Biden
Republican Reps. Mike Rogers and Mike Turner are urging U.S. President Joe Biden to further arm Ukraine and “deploy a U.S. military presence in the Black Sea” to warn off a renewed invasion threat from Russian forces.
By Joe Gould
Pentagon warns of China’s progress toward nuclear triad
China is expanding its nuclear force much faster than U.S. officials predicted just a year ago, according to a Pentagon report.
Gen. Milley calls Chinese weapon test ‘very concerning’
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was the first Pentagon official to confirm on the record that China recently conducted a “very concerning” test of a hypersonic weapon system.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Congress plans fixes for US military’s AWOL weapons problems
Congress is set to force America’s armed services to keep better track of their guns and explosives, imposing new rules in response to an Associated Press investigation that showed firearms stolen from U.S. bases have resurfaced in violent crimes.
US urges North Korea to stop missile tests and return to talks
A senior U.S. diplomat on Sunday urged North Korea to refrain from additional missile tests and resume nuclear diplomacy, days after the North fired off its first underwater-launched ballistic missile in two years.
North Korea claims latest missile test didn’t target US
North Korea has hit back at U.S. criticism over its test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile this week, saying it was rightfully exercising its rights for self-defense and that the weapon doesn’t specifically target the United States.
The need for childcare professionals: a special trust and responsibility mission
Childcare will always be a demand. Continuity of care is important to mission success. Without adequate childcare, our service members cannot focus on the mission.
By Col. Chris Karns
This Army program prevented a disease outbreak in a unit deploying to Afghanistan
The watch, band and ring combo measures performance and recovery.
By Todd South
Ten projects driving modern Army combat
The command works everything from new laboratory science to improving existing technologies.
By Todd South
Armor school is keeping the close fight in its aperture
Armor school students get new formations and new adversaries.
By Todd South