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Army jailbreak foiled at Fort Leavenworth

Two prisoners who attempted to escape the Fort Leavenworth Army Corrections Brigade were stopped by correctional officers on April 29.

7 weeks ago

A European garden spider (Araneus diadematus) wraps its prey, a mosquito, in silk on Sept.16, 2014, in Lille, France.

Spider silk research: From bone regeneration to bulletproof vests

A project funded by the Office of Naval Research Global and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research will provide critical knowledge to accelerate the development of silk-based materials far beyond what is currently possible, says the author of this commentary.

By Dr. Patrick Rose

4 years ago

WWII escape maps might be the world’s most unique fashion statement

Invented by an MI9 intelligence officer, some 3.5 million escape maps of Europe and the Pacific were created during WWII to assist Allied forces shot down or taken prisoner.

By Claire Barrett

5 years ago

Coronavirus paves way for changes to SERE training

Besides adding a distance learning element, the Air Force has changed the order of SERE training so the resistance portion comes earlier.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

Best pics of the week: Jan. 26, 2020

Marines escape from a simulated submerged AAV, burial at sea, A-10 Elephant Walk and more of the best photos from around the military.

5 years ago

Connecticut Guard airman credited with helping those on B-17 escape after crash

An airman with the Connecticut National Guard who was aboard a B-17 bomber that crashed at an airport helped other passengers escape the flames by using his fire-resistant gloves to open a hatch, officials said Thursday.

6 years ago