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...
Troubled USS Boxer Returns Home 10 Days into Deployment Due to Maintenance Issue The maintenance-embattled USS Boxer is heading back to San Diego just 10 days after deploying due to an engineering issue, as...
On Newly Quiet Stretch of US-Mexico Border, Louisiana Soldiers Sit Around, Watch and Wait The Louisiana soldiers are spaced in groups of two or three over the 1.5 mile, 400-yard-wide strip of land.
How the Army Made a Deal with UFL Football and The Rock Despite Doubts over the Sponsorship's Worth The roughly $11 million deal set the service up to be the premier partner for the league's inaugural season, which started...
Unsupervised: Military Child Care Centers Slow to Report Abuse with Little Oversight A Military.com investigation into military day care centers revealed that service branch rules generally prioritize...
'Restore Real Value': House Panel Wants to Give Junior Enlisted Troops 15% Pay Raise The recommendation on boosting paychecks is part of the final report from the House Armed Services Committee's military...