The Marine Corps has a boot problem
Boots are boring, but critical to conducting operations.... Read more.
Is India’s INSAS the worst assault rifle ever made?
Since its introduction, the rifle has had significant issues.... Read more.
Do submachine guns still have a place in modern militaries?
The submachine gun, or SMG, seems to have no home these days.... Read more.
Beretta unveiled its new rifle – and it’s already found a major customer
Beretta has been producing guns for centuries, and I have no doubt that the NARP will prove an outstanding rifle.... Read more.
The slick custom shotgun carried by a Navy SEAL point man in Vietnam
The dense jungles of Vietnam pushed fighting to a close-quarters environment where shotguns were highly effective.... Read more.
How troops survive long deployments at sea
Sea service deployments can suck. You aren't on a luxury cruiser, and the grey walls get old fast.... Read more.
The veteran and the beard are like peanut butter and jelly
It has almost become a stereotype for male veterans to leave the service and seemingly overnight grow a beard.... Read more.
Army unveils its first new type of ammo can since WWII to prepare for tomorrow’s operations
"The new SixPAC system marks a groundbreaking leap in small‑caliber ammunition packaging, one intended to reshape how munitions are used by Soldiers," the Army... Read more.
Ingenious and effective improvised weapons created by US troops
The phrase "improvise, adapt, and overcome" is intertwined into our military culture for a reason.... Read more.
Marine Corps document points to autonomous robots, drones, and basic soldiering skills for Marines’ future
It doesn’t matter if the Marines need to use a drone or a bayonet to accomplish the mission; the mission will be accomplished. ... Read more.