Is GPS reliance making troops less observant? Yearlong study aims to find out.
The study will use virtual reality simulations to track aspects of observation and recall in subjects with and without navigation aids.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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US Army Special Operations Command takes home top prize in sniper competition
Seventeen elite sniper teams from across services and partner nations put their skills to the test this month at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
By Brooke Griswold
The motivated Marine Corps origin of the ‘distracted boyfriend’ meme, 'rah?
Who among us wouldn’t get distracted by such a display?
By J.D. Simkins
Throwing flames: The Marines are torching Christmas trees with WWII flamethrowers
The M2, an iconic weapon for Marines storming islands in the Pacific during the World War II, "is the most successful and longest serving model of flamethrower ever produced."
By Ryan Pickrell, Business Insider
This 50-round drum magazine for 7.62mm could lighten the load for machine gunners
While the 30-round magazines are in use, the military is still evaluating the drum versions.
By Todd South
Civilian Life 101: Here’s what you need to know before you take off that uniform
When you arrive at a new duty station in the military, you can often find information on housing, healthcare and your child’s new school all under one roof. When you're a civilian ... not so much.
By Natalie Gross
Lawyer: Former Marine held in Russia on suspicion of espionage did not know he had classified docs
Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine, was detained in Moscow at the end of December.
Marine vet who asked for donations to send Marine families to Disney resorts pocketed money, feds say
According to feds, Simpson raised about $481,000 but pocketed nearly $391,000.
By Shawn Snow
Dreams come true as 6-year-old fighting rare terminal brain disease becomes honorary Marine
Alex Rubio already has lost most of his vision and has been struggling with his motor skills since his diagnosis.
By Andrea Scott
Navy SEAL charged with war crimes to remain in the brig
Navy Region Southwest spokesman Brian O’Rourke told Navy Times that Capt. Aaron Rugh issued a ruling that keeps Special Warfare Operator Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher, 39, behind bars until his trial begins.
By Carl Prine
American contractor and former Green Beret killed in Iraq fight had five Bronze Stars and multiple deployments
Former Green Beret Master Sgt. Richard Anthony Rodriguez earned five Bronze Stars, one with V device for combat valor, and was awarded five Army Commendation Medals, one for valor.
By Shawn Snow
Two Marines, Navy corpsman under investigation in Iraq death of contractor and former Green Beret
The former Green Beret's death is the latest in a series of misconduct to hit the special operations community.
By Shawn Snow