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7 surprising facts you probably don't know about the US Army
1. The Army is older than the country it serves.Americans celebrate the birth of their nation as July 4, 1776, but the Army is actually the country's "big brother." That makes sense, considering the...
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The US Army is 242 years old — here are 22 photos of its storied history
On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia voted to "adopt" troops in Boston and New York City, forming the force that, in the centuries since, has become the US Army.From it...
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9 of the most legendary heroes in US Army history
US Army life has created a lot of heroes in its 242 years of service. Here are 9 of the most legendary soldiers to have ever shot, bayoneted, and blown up America’s enemies:1. Gen. George WashingtonThe...
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Why Green Berets are the smartest, most lethal fighters in the world
Though the US Army celebrates its birthday as June 14, 1775, it didn't have the special operators with their distinctive "green beret" until much later.Army Special Forces got its start on June 19,...
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A British soldier has died at a training base in Wales
A soldier from the Royal Tank Regiment has died and three others have been wounded after an incident at Castlemartin Ranges in Pembrokeshire, Wales, the Ministry of Defence said.The soldier, who has...
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Army announces plans to add thousands of soldiers to its ranks
On June 15, the U.S. Army announced that it will maintain an end strength of just over a million soldiers despite previous plans to reduce troop numbers to 980,000 by fiscal year 2018.“The end strength...
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The Army has a new weapon that can stop enemy tanks in their tracks without...
US Army personnel have successfully used advanced electronic warfare technology to completely disable enemy armor during a simulated tank assault at the Army National Training Center, Defense Systems...
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The Army has upgraded their drones to stop enemy hackers
The Army and Textron are adding new computer processing power and cyber-hardening technology to the current inventory of ground control stations operating drones in combat, as a way to better defend...
View ArticleA Navy SEAL explains what to do if you're attacked by a dog
Former Navy SEAL Clint Emerson, author of "100 Deadly Skills: The SEAL Operative's Guide to Eluding Pursuers, Evading Capture, and Surviving Any Dangerous Situation," explains what to do if you're ever...
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The Army successfully tested a laser gun on an Apache helicopter
An Apache helicopter just successfully honed in on and hit an unmanned target with a laser gun, according to a press release from Raytheon, the weapon's manufacturer.It was the "first time that a fully...
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An Army veteran sacrificed himself to save 2 teenagers from being assaulted
A 62-year-old Colorado Army veteran was killed by a homeless man after protecting two teens who were being attacked.James Famer, Jr. was killed in Denver last week after interrupting an attack on two...
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Army general: US military wasn't 'necessarily concerned' about killing...
The US military wasn't "necessarily concerned" about limiting civilian deaths during the 2007 troop surge in Iraq, according to the Army's top general overseeing logistics.At a forum sponsored by the...
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How US Army uniforms changed over the 241 years since independence
In the 241 years since the US declared independence from the English in 1776, the uniforms of those serving in the US Army have changed drastically. Over the years, as the nation grew, uniforms too...
View ArticleWatch US missiles being fired in 'show of force' to North Korea
The US and South Korea conducted joint missile drills off the coast of the southern half of the Korean peninsula on Wednesday (July 5) in a show of force after North Korea tested a newly developed...
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Pentagon identifies 19-year-old US soldier killed in Afghanistan
A 19-year-old American soldier has died in Afghanistan's Helmand province from wounds received in an attack, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.Private First Class Hansen Kirkpatrick of Wasilla, Alaska,...
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The Army just spent billions on helicopters it can barely even fly
At the end of June, Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky helicopter division signed a massive $3.8 billion Department of Defense contract for 257 UH-60 Black Hawk utility copters, destined for the U.S. Army and...
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The US Army’s new truck is silent — and driving it is surreal
When you're slinking behind enemy lines, the last thing you want is to be detected.For the U.S. Army's Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), the next step in military...
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The Queen has selected the first black equerry in history
A new personal assistant selected by the Queen is set to become the first black equerry in British history.Ghanaian-born Major Nana Kofi Twumasi-Ankrah has been chosen for the role, one of the most...
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The FBI reportedly arrested a US soldier on suspicion of connections to ISIS
A US official says that an active-duty Army soldier has been arrested by the FBI in Hawaii on terrorism charges.Ikaika Erik Kang, 34, was arrested for allegedly trying to give military documents and...
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Haiti wants to revive its army, raising fears of looming political crackdown
Port-au-Prince (AFP) - After two decades with no army, Haiti has announced plans to rebuild its military to handle disasters and smuggling, though some fear the force could return to misdeeds, and be a...
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