Operation Market Garden photos text Crown Copyright In the summer of 1944, the Allies launched a daring airborne operation to secure the River Rhine crossings and advance into northern Germany. Although it ultimately failed to achieve its objectives, the determination and courage shown by the airborne troops and the units that assisted …
Behind the medal: How four Airmen saved 90 lives By Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs The sun was just beginning to glow across the dark skies of Mali in late May 2014. As the western African nation came to life, Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron were double checking …
By David Vergun, Army News Service October 2, 2018 The Army is looking for an improved ghillie suit to replace the flame-resistant, camouflage suit now worn by snipers to keep them from being seen by the enemy. The current ghillie suits are bulky, somewhat uncomfortable and hot in warm weather, said Debbie Williams, a systems …
Soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) had first-hand experience in August using the latest aiming technology innovation that makes the Army’s recoilless rifle even deadlier. New Equipment Trainers of Project Manager Soldier Sensors and Lasers partnered with Project Manager Soldier Weapons and taught 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment Soldiers to use the Integrated …
Turning Riflemen into Sharpshooters By Tamir Eshel Similar to a weapon delivery system in fighter planes, or tank fire controls, soldiers nowadays rely on technology to become lethal and accurate but avoid risks of friendly fire or collateral damage to non-combatants. Unlike aircraft or ships that employ guided weapons, the lethality of a soldier is in the …
The Army Wants its Cannons to Reach 1,000 km Tamir Eshel The US Army has developed a self-propelled variant of the XM-907 155mm 58 Caliber cannon. This M-109A8 variant based on this enhanced design is expected to be fielded by 2023 and provide the US Army with cannon artillery firepower that could reach targets 70 …
More LIVE from the White House: Sgt. Maj. John Canley becomes the 300th Marine to receive the Medal of Honor. Sept 2018 Just announced by the The White House: Sgt. Maj. John Canley will become the 300th Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor. President Donald J. Trump called Canley July 9 to share …
We are aware of a Ukrainian Su-27UB fighter aircraft that crashed in the Khmelnytskyi region during Clear Sky 2018 today. The incident is currently under investigation and do not have any other information to provide at this time. We will provide more information as soon as it becomes available. **UPDATE** We have seen reports claiming …
A Belgian F-16 fighter jet exploded into fire and was destroyed after a mechanic working on Belgian Air Force F-16 fighter jet accidentally triggered a discharge of a six-barrel 20 mm Vulcan M61A-1 cannon on another F-16, Airforce Times reported. A second and third plane were damaged and the two mechanics injured. The F-16 Falcon jet …
