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Soldiers assigned to the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) conduct recovery operations on a simulated downed UH-60 Blackhawk on April 2, 2025. DART teams are responsible for recovering aircraft after they crash or become disabled and can no longer fly. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Vincent Levelev)

An Army pilot and mechanic switched units for a week. Here’s how that went. An Army pilot and mechanic switched units for a week. Here’s how that went.

By Patty Nieberg

Posted 56 Minutes Ago

Iowa Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, prepare equipment prior to entering “the box” during Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) rotation 25-08 at Fort Johnson, La., June 5, 2025. JRTC training includes live-fire exercises, force-on-force battles and after-action reviews designed to enhance unit performance. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Armani Wilson)

Army blames showers left ‘wet after use’ for mold in barracks Army blames showers left ‘wet after use’ for mold in barracks

By Patty Nieberg

Posted 18 Hours Ago

West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators transit and clear a passageway aboard amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during nighttime visit, board, search and seizure training while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 10. NSW provides maritime special operations force capabilities to enable Joint Force lethality and survivability inside denied and contested areas. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz)

Former Navy SEAL accused of being part of CIA plot freed from Venezuela Former Navy SEAL accused of being part of CIA plot freed from Venezuela

By Jeff Schogol

Updated 23 Hours Ago

PUERTO ALDEA, Chile (September 10, 2024) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit 5 departs the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an amphibious landing exercise with multinational forces as part of UNITAS LXV, September 10, 2024. UNITAS is the longest-running multinational maritime exercise in the world, focused on enhanced interoperability in maritime and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and to create new relationships that will promote peace, stability, and prosperity. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet is the maritime component of U.S. Southern Command and the trusted maritime partner for Caribbean, Central and South America maritime forces leading to improved unity, security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Operations Specialist 2nd Class Trevonte Jasper)

Complacency led to Navy landing craft collision that injured 36, investigation finds Complacency led to Navy landing craft collision that injured 36, investigation finds

By Hope Hodge Seck

Posted Yesterday

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, attached to Task Force 51, guard a federal area in Los Angeles, July 4, 2025. U.S. Northern Command is supporting federal agencies by providing military forces to protect federal functions, personnel, and property in the greater Los Angeles area. On June 7, the Secretary of Defense directed USNORTHCOM to establish Task Force 51 to oversee Title 10 forces supporting this mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jaye Townsend)

The Marines are ending their Los Angeles mission The Marines are ending their Los Angeles mission

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted Yesterday

Stuart Scheller

Marine who criticized leaders for Afghanistan withdrawal to head promotions review Marine who criticized leaders for Afghanistan withdrawal to head promotions review

By Jeff Schogol

Posted Yesterday

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress flies over Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, during Prairie Vigilance 25-1, April 11, 2025. Bomber generation exercises enhance the readiness and training necessary to deter or respond to any contingency or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kendra A. Ransum)

Air Force B-52 forced passenger plane to make ‘aggressive maneuver’ to avoid collision Air Force B-52 forced passenger plane to make ‘aggressive maneuver’ to avoid collision

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted Yesterday

Kyle Christopher Benton, in camouflage, holds a rifle while wearing a skull mask.

Army veteran who gave tactical training to Neo Nazis gets two years in prison Army veteran who gave tactical training to Neo Nazis gets two years in prison

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 19, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd MAW, after his final flight in command, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, June 12, 2024. Marking the occasion as exceptionally meaningful, Borgschulte’s first flight assigned to an operational squadron in 1994 was also at HMLA-169. He now has more than 3,800 career flight hours, including 700 combat hours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and during his time in command of the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing, he flew every aircraft platform within the MAW. Borgschulte is slated to relinquish command to Maj. Gen. James B. Wellons on July 2, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emeline Swyers)

A Marine general will command the Naval Academy for the first time A Marine general will command the Naval Academy for the first time

Posted on Jul 18, 2025

U.S. Army Special Forces, from 7th Special Forces Group, perform an amphibious assault demonstration during the Hyundai Air and Sea Show and U.S. Army SaluteFest, Miami Beach, Fla., May 25, 2024. The events, held throughout Memorial Day Weekend, provided engagement opportunities for visitors from around the world to learn about the people, technology and equipment of the U.S. military. (U.S. Army Photo by Master Sgt. Justin P. Morelli) (Components of image have been blurred to protect identity of the Soldier)

Army warns special ops veterans in Florida of potential terrorist threat Army warns special ops veterans in Florida of potential terrorist threat

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 18, 2025

Army M240B Machine Gun

The Army wants to replace the M240 medium machine gun The Army wants to replace the M240 medium machine gun

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 17, 2025

On May 16th 2025, Montana’s 1-163rd Combined Arms Battalion hosted over a dozen British Army Soldiers of the Royal Wessex Yeomanry (RWxY) at the Limestone Hills Training Facility in a joint training event to help their armored crewmembers transition to the Challenger 3 tank which is currently in production. Training involved British armored crewmembers serving in their assigned roles on the M1A2 Abrams alongside our Montana National Guard Soldiers. This kind of joint training serves to enhance British Army readiness, build stronger allied partnerships, and project lethality on the battlefield. Lance Corporal Megan Fuller of the RWxY said, “I found it quite good. I think from our end getting everything cleared and organized to actually get over here and be able to fire on the platform has been a massive effort through our chain of command, but personally just being here on the ground, I’ve really enjoyed it. The RWxY is Britain’s Armored Reserve which features the Challenger 2 tank, now being upgraded to the Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank estimated to be fully operational by 2030. The Challenger 3 tank upgrade aligns with a continuing effort to standardize the interoperability, interchangeability, and lethality of NATO standard 120mm rounds for smoothbore main guns. According to Lieutenant Lyons of the RWxY, “There is really nothing like firing 120 millimeters of pure freedom.” Full video story to follow, so stay tuned. Photos courtesy of the 103rd Public Affairs Detachment

The Army has a novel solution to its drone problem: Shoot them with tanks The Army has a novel solution to its drone problem: Shoot them with tanks

Posted on Jul 17, 2025

SMASH 2000L fire control system

Marines to field new smart scope to help shoot down small drones Marines to field new smart scope to help shoot down small drones

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 16, 2025

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 185th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team under Title 10 authority and U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines,1st Marine Division, provide protection to federal functions, property, and law enforcement personnel in Los Angeles, June 14, 2025. U.S. Northern Command is supporting federal agencies by providing military forces to protect federal functions, personnel, and property in the greater Los Angeles area. On June 7, the Secretary of Defense directed USNORTHCOM to establish Task Force 51 to oversee Title 10 forces supporting this mission. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Chase Murray)

Pentagon releases 2,000 National Guard troops from federal mission in LA Pentagon releases 2,000 National Guard troops from federal mission in LA

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 16, 2025

Louisiana National Guard Soldiers stage at the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) compound, Camp ‘Bull’ Simons, Florida, ahead of their support for hurricane relief efforts on Oct. 10, 2024. The staging includes preparation of personnel and equipment to ensure a rapid and effective response to the anticipated storm impact. The collaboration between the Louisiana and Florida National Guard, and 7th SFG(A) strengthens disaster response capabilities and ensures readiness to support communities along the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Lee)

Louisiana National Guard base to be renamed for Confederate general’s dad Louisiana National Guard base to be renamed for Confederate general’s dad

Posted on Jul 15, 2025

Exposed, damaged pipes at the Palau Hall barracks at Andersen Air force Base

Damaged, moldy barracks in Guam are getting a $297 million makeover Damaged, moldy barracks in Guam are getting a $297 million makeover

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 15, 2025