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January 13, 2020

Army Research Lab engineers tough new batteries that won't explode under fire

Soldiers taking enemy fire in 120-degree desert heat, carrying up to 100-pounds of gear and conducting attack operations at night are totally reliant upon battery-powered weapons, sensors and computers -- a potential scenario inspiring current Army Research Laboratory work to engineer longer-lasting, more stable and, of critical live-saving significance, less flammable Lithium-ion batteries.

January 11, 2020

Former NFL player dons different uniform, lives childhood dream in Army

Former Arizona Cardinals defensive back Jimmy Legree said Saturday that his dream was always to serve in the United States Army.

January 8, 2020

Oliver North: Trump can launch an attack that would shut Iran down 'completely'

Retired Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North responded to President Trump's national address Wednesday, and shed light on actions taken by the president to aid U.S. troops amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

January 8, 2020

Army warns of fake texts reading 'You've been selected for the military draft'

The Army is warning people not to fall for text messages informing individuals that they've been selected to be drafted into the military.

January 8, 2020

How might the US attack Iran? Tomahawk missiles, B-2 stealth bombers, F-35s, carriers?

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran appear to be de-escalating, but if the Pentagon decides to punish Tehran, it has a vast array of options at its disposal.

January 6, 2020

US soldier killed in al-Shabab attack in Kenya identified

The Pentagon has identified the U.S. soldier killed during a Sunday morning attack in Kenya by the al-Shabab Islamic militant group. 

January 6, 2020

Army Research Lab pursues new, next-generation AI for soldiers at war

Targets emerge in seconds, incoming enemy fire puts lives at risk and shifting combat dynamics require immediate, on-the-spot decisions in a matter of seconds -- all as soldiers navigate the complex web of threats during all-out, high-risk ground-warfare.

December 31, 2019

Scott Huesing: Green Beret inspires all in fighting – and winning – one more battle

Men and women who serve in the military should be provided the same care and rights as the American public.

December 21, 2019

Space Force instrumental to future of America's defense, says former NASA astronaut Tom Jones

The Space Force -- President Trump's new military branch --  is "very important" for the future of the United States as the world places increasing importance on "the space domain," former NASA Astronaut Tom Jones said Saturday.

December 20, 2019

Army, Navy investigators find hand gestures made during football broadcast weren't racist

A probe into hand gestures flashed by West Point cadets and Naval Academy midshipmen at last weekend's televised Army-Navy college football in Philidelphia game were not racist, separate military investigations conducted by the military academies found.