The Smart Anti-Drone Grenade and Bazooka that Will Save Us from Skynet
The 40mm net grenade and SkyWall 100 bazooka are designed to combat the threat of enemy reconnaissance and attack drones.
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1SG John Hatley: Paroled and now fighting for a full pardon
UAP is honored to announce that 1SG John Hatley will be released from federal prison on October 16, 2020 in Leavenworth, Kansas.
The “Shark Attack” Was Part of an Outdated and Costly Training Doctrine
Recruits no longer have to fear the infamous “shark attack,” but it’s just piece of a larger puzzle the Army is still trying to assemble.
Here’s What Life is Like for U.S. Army Tankers
With a 68-ton armored vehicle packing a 120mm cannon, U.S. Army tankers can take the fight to the enemy in just about any environment. Here’s a glimpse inside the life of a tanker.
Steelers Villanueva Breaks From Team, Honors Army Hero on His Helmet
Steelers Alejandro Villanueva wore the name “Alwyn Cashe” on his helmet Monday, while the rest of the team had “Antwon Rose Jr.” on theirs.
Lawrence Brooks, America’s Oldest WWII Vet Turns 111
Lawrence Brooks, a member of America’s “Greatest Generation,” celebrated a milestone birthday on Saturday: He is 111 years old.
Delta Force SGM Thomas Payne Awarded Medal of Honor
On Friday, SGM Thomas Payne became the first living member of the Army’s elite and secretive Delta Force to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
Army Relieves Fort Hood’s General Efflandt of Command
In a statement on Tuesday the U.S. Army said that it will relieve Major General Scott Efflandt of command while investigating soldier deaths at Fort Hood.
General Anthony McAuliffe: Grit and guts at the German line
The reply to them was“Nuts!” Unaware of American slang, the German officer was confused. “Is that reply negative or affirmative?”
Salerno: Advancing onto the underbelly of the Italian mainland
Less than a month after the fall of Sicily, the Allies began their quest to liberate mainland Italy. On September 3, 1943, the British undertook simultaneous landings in the Calabria “toe” region of Italy. About a week later, on September 9, 1943, the Americans launched Operation Avalanche near the port of Salerno. The operation began […]
The Video of the Week: The Army’s best mortar team
A mortar team from the 82nd Airborne Division describes what it takes to be a mortarman in the U.S. Army.
The Smuzzle: The Army’s newest suppressor/muzzle brake
The Army Combat Capabilities Development Center (CCDC) Research Lab is testing a new suppressor with an integrated muzzle brake that will help soldiers maintain accurate and quiet fire on the enemy in future battlefields. This new device is aptly named “Smuzzle.” Smuzzle’s design was originally meant for the Army’s 155mm howitzers, yet the inventors turned […]
