The Marine Corps is entering the future with these battlefield robots
The Marine Corps has grown into a very modern force that is embracing new technologies, including battlefield robots.... Read more.
And you have my axe: The American lumberjacks of World War I
American lumberjacks helped France fight, win, and eventually recover from the devastation of World War I.... Read more.
How the Thompson SMG helped shape modern warfare
The iconic Thompson SMG entered service a century ago but its introduction still shapes how battles are fought.... Read more.
The replacement of the Marines’ problem-ridden AAVs arrives
The Marines' problem-ridden and old AAVs are going away and are making room for the Amphibious Combat Vehicles.... Read more.
The MEU(SOC) pistol armed elite Marines for decades
The Marine Corps clings to tradition and it clung to the M1911, as the MEU(SOC) pistols, for decades.... Read more.
The chain gun is an incredibly reliable and powerful weapon
The chain gun is a unique weapon that brings massive firepower to the fight. These electronically-driven guns can offer a unique advantage.... Read more.
Built over 150 years ago, the first machine gun is still influential
The 19th Century Gatling gun is a firearm icon, a testament to the power of rapid, sustained fire, and its influence is still visible. ... Read more.
‘SEAL Team’ is surprisingly good TV
"SEAL Team," from Paramount and CBS, could be another boring, lame, and inauthentic military show. However, it surprised me.... Read more.
Fear the REAPR – The Ohio Ordnance machine gun
When SOCOM and the Marines wanted a new machine gun they put out an interesting request – and the REAPR is the answer to that.... Read more.
This is why the iconic M16 rifle has served for so long
The M16 family has served the U.S. military for more than six decades and has achieved tremendous popularity. Here's why.... Read more.