Latest ""

SOCOM wants to revive legacy M4 carbine with ‘hypervelocity’ cartridge

The elite command asked vendors to double the effective range of the M4 platform with the Hypervelocity Improved Carbine program.

By Daniel Terrill

4 days ago

Airmen from the 38th Rescue Squadron transport a patient during the HH-60W Jolly Green II’s first official rescue mission in Tampa, Florida, Sept. 7, 2022. The HH-60W Jolly Green II was recently approved to conduct limited rescue operations on monthlong deployments overseas. (Senior Airman John Crampton/Air Force)

US Air Force wants better infrared jammers for its combat rescue helicopters

The HH-60W, recently used to rescue downed pilots in Iran, lacks a capable infrared countermeasure system, Air Force Material Command said.

By Michael Peck

7 weeks ago

National Guard mobilized as Hawaii battles worst flooding in 20 years

Search-and-rescue teams from the National Guard are fanning out across Hawaii, where a powerful storm has destroyed hundreds of homes.

2 months ago

After 36 years, rescue pilot ends service with record-breaking flying hours

He shattered the record for flying more than any other helicopter pilot, logging 1,000 more hours than the pilot with the second most.

By Cristina Stassis

3 months ago

Army veteran becomes the face of Call of Duty’s new bionic hero

Army veteran Danielle Green is the first female combat veteran to be featured as a playable Call of Duty character.

By Clay Beyersdorfer

7 months ago

Mass deportations ensnare immigrant service members, veterans

As the Trump administration engages in a campaign of mass deportations, military experts and veterans say immigrant troops and their relatives are targets.

By Hannah Psalma Ramirez, News21

9 months ago