What do you think members of the newly minted Space Force should be called? The Pentagon is posing that question to members of its newest branch as it continues to mature into an operational arm of the Defense Department. Some of the early recommendations have a decidedly video game-like flair: Guardians, Sentinels, and Vanguards. The […]
Marines Wanted: The Corps is Holding Auditions for Its Next Commercial
Marine CorpsThe Marine Corps’ “Battles Won” recruiting campaign has been holding casting calls for Marines that want to appear in their next commercial. Auditions were held in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on Monday and Tuesday, and are being held on Camp Pendleton today and tomorrow. Thus far, more than 80 Marines have already auditioned for their […]
How to Stay Motivated at Your MOS School
CareerTrying to stay motivated at your MOS school can sometimes be challenging. Trust me, I’ve been there myself. The first year in any service member’s journey is ripe with a contrasting combination of intense training intervals and long periods of down time. While the scrutiny recruits and trainees are subjected to during basic training may […]
The Navy just successfully turned two jets into drone wing men
On DutyThe U.S. Navy has successfully linked two drone Boeing EA-18G Growlers to a third manned Growler, allowing three aircraft to fly together with only a single pilot. The EA-18G Growler is an electronic warfare variant of the venerable F/A-18F Super Hornet. These carrier based aircraft usually come equipped with a combination of jamming pods and […]
Who wins in a drag race between an F-35 and a super car?
Off DutyEver wonder who would win a drag race between an F-35 and a 1,000+ horsepower hyper car? The UK TV show “Top Gear” is no stranger to racing exotic cars in unusual ways. Years ago, the old guard (that’s now moved on to Amazon’s “Grand Tour”) pitted a Bugatti Veyron against a Eurofighter Typhoon, with […]
New Top Gun trailer hints at a Court Martial for Maverick (and it’s about time)
Off DutyThe latest trailer for “Top Gun: Maverick” was released during Sunday’s Super Bowl, and it seemed to indicate that Maverick may be headed to a court martial. As the trailer’s voice over points out, Maverick may be facing a court martial in this new installment… and to be honest, I’m not at all surprised. The […]
Everything you need to know about the new Army rifle qualification test
ArmyThe Army’s new rifle qualification standards are already being rolled out to units across the force, in the largest refresh of training and qualification tables since 1956. In a nutshell, these new standards mean soldiers will have less time to shoot from more positions, and it’s going to be tougher than ever to earn the […]
Is the era of aircraft carriers over? The acting Navy Secretary seems to think so
On DutyThe United States maintains the largest fleet of aircraft carriers on the planet by a wide margin, with 11 nuclear powered behemoths currently sailing the high seas. Now, as America’s longstanding Nimitz-class carriers steam closer to their twilight and the U.S. Navy continues to build new Ford-class replacements, the Acting Secretary of the Navy has […]
The Air Force has finally released new images of the B-21 Raider
Air ForceThe Air Force has released new artist-rendered images the B-21 Raider, giving the public their second ever glimpse into the stealth bomber of the future. As we’ve discussed here on Sandboxx in the past, Northrop Grumman has been putting on a clinic in secrecy over the past five years when it comes to America’s next […]
The Army is Experimenting With a New Woobie That Could Save You From the Predator
Off DutyFor those who may not be familiar with the term “woobie,” it’s likely the most widely coveted piece of issued gear in any Soldier or Marine’s arsenal. To the uninitiated, it may look like nothing more than a camouflage poncho liner, but to those of us that have spent long nights cuddled up in one, […]
