JATO was an early solution to the problem of overloaded aircraft taking off from short runways. Talk about a steep takeoff!
The Javelin anti-tank guided missile is really a game-changer
FeaturedThe Javelin can defeat any known type of armor, can bypass frontal cover, and has many other advantages that truly make it a game-changer.
Navigating through the rain at an Army bivouac camp
FeaturedMy decision to push through the rain from my last bivouac location was a good one. Many other candidates would regret not doing the same.
Delta Force Jump Haters Club: Not all operators like skydiving
FeaturedDelta Force may be among the most elite operators in the world, but that doesn’t mean they all love jumping out of perfectly good airplanes.
This is the true and violent story of American feuding families Hatfield and McCoy
HistoryThe famous feud between the Hatfield and the McCoy families lasted almost 30 years and nearly forces two states’ militias to intervene.
Cold-weather adventures in the US Army
Off DutyCold isn’t the only danger out there.
You’re in the Army now, not behind a plow!
Off Duty“Hooah!” We all responded in genuine, earnest, and resounding fear.
How will I do when that time comes? Men in combat
FeaturedA short fizzling sound rushed to my ear, ending with a formidably hearty bang. It was mouse-quiet after the blast.
Russia’s new T-14 Armata tank is seen in Ukraine for the first time
UkraineThe M1 Abrams and the Leopards could well face Russia’s new T-14 Armata tank, footage of which was first seen in Ukraine last week.
Old but mighty: The US is sending M109 Paladin howitzers to Ukraine
On DutyThe M109 Paladin howitzer might be old but it still packs a strong bite and will help Ukraine in its war against Russia.
