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250 years later, legacy of North Bridge lives on in the National Guard

When the “shot heard ‘round the world” rang out, it launched a legacy carried on in today’s National Guard, Gen. Steve Nordhaus writes in this commentary.

By Gen. Steve Nordhaus

3 weeks ago

US Army plans to dramatically accelerate Abrams tank modernization

If the effort works to drastically reduce the tank's modernization timeline, it could be applied to other efforts, the Army's chief tech officer said.

4 weeks ago

Okinawan bone digger searches for remains from WWII battle

As a volunteer cave digger, Takamatsu Gushiken has unearthed the remains of several hundred people killed in one of the bloodiest battles of World War II.

2 months ago

US Army tank crew notches first win at international competition

Despite a slow start, a U.S. Army tank crew overtook the competition to win the U.S. Army Europe and Africa International Tank Challenge.

3 months ago

This Marine endured five amphibious assaults — and survived Iwo Jima

Eighty years ago, Don Harris went ashore on Iwo Jima, where he and his fellow Marines faced one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific War.

By Claire Barrett

3 months ago

Polish general fired after anti-tank mines found in Ikea warehouse

An Ikea warehouse representative reportedly telephoned military officials and inquired about “when they would collect their mines.” As one does.

By J.D. Simkins

4 months ago