The ‘Little Bird’ Stays in the Fight! US Army SpecOps Plans to Keep the MH-6

The ‘Little Bird’ Stays in the Fight! US Army SpecOps Plans to Keep the MH-6

The US Army plans to keep the famed MH-6 ‘Little Bird’ helicopter in service until “Future Vertical Lift aircraft” become available.  The light helicopters are used for special operations in the US Army and rose to fame in the movie Blackhawk down where it was used to support operators who were trapped in the city […]

US Army tests drone killing laser mounted on a Stryker Combat Vehicle!

US Army tests drone killing laser mounted on a Stryker Combat Vehicle!

The US Army is testing a Stryker combat vehicle with a 5-kilowatt laser mounted on it to seek and destroy enemy drones. No bullets, no explosions, just a laser beam that brings the unmanned aircraft to the ground. The experimental system is called the Mobile High-Energy Laser (MEHEL). We are working with Space and Missile Defense […]

Breaking! US Army Blackhawk Helicopter Crashes on Maryland Golf Course

Breaking! US Army Blackhawk Helicopter Crashes on Maryland Golf Course

A US Army Blackhawk Helicopter Crashed Monday afternoon on a Maryland Golf Course with three crew members on board. The UH-60 was from Ft. Belvoir, Virgina and crashed near Leonardtown, Maryland. One of the crew members was taken by helicopter to a local hospital, but Cummings wouldn’t describe his injuries. The other two members of the […]

Army announces new deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan for 600 troops

Army announces new deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan for 600 troops

The United States Army announced two new deployments for around 600 soldiers to support operations in Iraq and Afghanistan on Wednesday. Four hundred soldiers from the 1st Armored Division headquarters at Fort Bliss, Texas are slated to augment forces engaged in Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq. Once there, the 1st Armored Division headquarters will assume the role […]

This U.S. Army Helicopter Drone Could Evacuate Wounded Soldiers

This U.S. Army Helicopter Drone Could Evacuate Wounded Soldiers

Here is an interesting innovation and concept, using a drone to evacuate wounded off the battlefield. The DP14 Hawk is similar to a miniature CH-47 Chinook helicopter, which reportedly can carry up to 430 pounds for about 2.4 hours. Military drones aren’t just for attack or surveillance. If the U.S. Army has its way, its medics could soon call on unmanned helicopters […]

Women on Special Operations Forces Teams? No Easy Answer

Women on Special Operations Forces Teams? No Easy Answer

Our military forces have been in combat non-stop since 9/11. They’ve shown that they’ve been equal to the task and have performed as we’ve come to expect from our armed forces. However, the ongoing conflicts have seen increased leanings on our Special Operations Forces, who, despite being just a fraction of the overall force, are […]

The Army just opened an investigation into allegations of nude-photo-sharing within its ranks

The Army just opened an investigation into allegations of nude-photo-sharing within its ranks

The US Army has opened an investigation into allegations that some active-duty soldiers may be involved in the online sharing of nude photos of their colleagues, Business Insider has learned. The inquiry by the US Army’s computer crime investigative unit comes one day after Business Insider reported that the scandal initially believed to be limited to […]

SFAS Getting Yourself Ready: Know Your Pace Count (Part 4)

SFAS Getting Yourself Ready: Know Your Pace Count (Part 4)

Read Part 3 here So, you’ve volunteered to be in Special Forces and you’re getting ready to go to SFAS. This is the time to prepare yourself for the grind that is to come. There are certain tips, such as the PT program which will help you attain the level of physical fitness that you’ll […]

Watch: Raw Video of US THAAD Missile Defense System Arriving in South Korea

In a sharp move to counter recent missile launches by North Korea the US sent its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to South Korea on Monday evening. The North Koreans had just launched four ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan the day before. Watch the arrival of the THAAD missile system to […]

US Army sets sights on matching the range of Russian howitzers

US Army sets sights on matching the range of Russian howitzers

The Koalitsiya-SV—Russia’s latest self-propelled howitzer—boasts a maximum firing range of 43 miles, more than double that of America’s M777 howitzer, but the U.S. Army has its sights set on evening the odds. The M777 howitzer is a current staple of U.S. Army light- and medium-weight combat brigades, and has been in use in its latest iteration […]

Female officers in Special Forces will face additional challenges

Female officers in Special Forces will face additional challenges

When Defense Secretary Ashton Carter opened combat occupation roles for women in the military, it also allowed women to volunteer for the various Special Operations units. These units in the military that are not only difficult to get into but even more so to complete the grueling courses. Carter admitted that the differences in the […]