The improvised explosive device is the weapon of choice for insurgents Afghanistan. As Marine Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter reports, searching and destroying them is increasingly becoming the responsibility of Afghan national security forces. Check out the how the local forces are taking on the responsibility hereContinue reading
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Caseless ammo could cut 25 lbs. from gear
The Marine Corps and Army are developing new caseless and case-telescoped ammunition that, when partnered with a new light machine gun also in development, could significantly cut the burden on troops in combat. And perhaps more significant than that, in the coming years this revolutionary ammo could drive production of the Corps’ next service rifle. [...]Continue reading
King bids farewell as head of drill sgt. school
FORT JACKSON, S.C. — The first female commandant of the Army’s elite drill sergeant school has bid a tearful farewell to supporters, students and fellow drill sergeants as she stepped down from her historic position. In a colorful passage-of-flag-ceremony at Fort Jackson Thursday, Command Sgt. Maj. Teresa King handed responsibility for the Army Drill Sergeant [...]Continue reading
Dale Jr. defends the military’s NASCAR sponsorships
NASCAR is under fire in Congress, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. ain’t having it. The House passed its version of the 2013 Defense Authorization Bill on Friday, and it includes a provision that would ban Pentagon sponsorship of NASCAR drivers. This development caused Earnhardt, driver of the National Guard Chevrolet, to trade some paint with Rep. [...] Continue reading
VIDEO: LeBron delivers the best assist of the NBA playoffs
Miami’s LeBron James had 40 points, 18 rebounds and 9 assists in Sunday’s win against Indiana. It would be hard to point out one play as indicative of his dominating day but this pass to Dwyane Wade would come close. Continue reading
Saints’ Jonathan Vilma sues Roger Goodell in Louisiana court
It would seem, so to speak, that Jonathan Vilma‘s lawyers just put a legal bounty on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Vilma filed a lawsuit against Goodell on Thursday in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. He accuses the commissioner of defaming his character in connection with the league’s investigation of the New Orleans Saints’ [...] Continue reading
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Adventure races offer up hellacious good times
Facing the ice-field tank known as the Arctic Enema, Army Capt. Jason Rathbun and Air Force Capt. Justin Ballinger bumped fists and dove in. “As we came back up, we caught each other’s eyes and were like, ‘Yeah, this is real!’ ” Ballinger said. Continue reading
How to survive without an unlimited data plan
Mobile consumers are inching closer to a world where unlimited data doesn’t flow as freely. The decision by Verizon Wireless to drop unlimited data plans is the latest move by carriers to get customers to pay a little extra for all those Web pages, songs and videos they’re consuming. But with some careful planning, the impact might [...] Continue reading
APP REVIEW: Turn your iPad or iPhone into a flatbed scanner
Naturally, you don’t carry around a scanner with you to digitize documents, receipts, business cards or hand-written notes and sketches. Or do you? A newly updated app called Scanner Pro from Readdle can turn your iPad or iPhone into a powerful — and portable — scanner to accomplish these kinds of tasks. Continue reading
Ship’s ‘biggest loser’ cruises to 41-pound weight loss
ABOARD THE FRIGATE ELROD — Derek England is a loser. In fact, he’s the biggest loser in his whole command. And he’s pretty happy about it. England is a 26-year-old, surface-warfare-qualified, fire controlman second class onboard frigate Elrod. Since the ship left Norfolk, Va., on Jan. 16 for its current deployment to the Caribbean hunting [...]Continue reading
Kenny Chesney: 300 pushups in 10 minutes
Being on tour can be grueling. Staying fit is a must for country star Kenny Chesney, 44, who in April kicked off another big summer road show.Continue reading
Do this CrossFit-style workout, and honor vets at the same time
Veterans support organization Team Red White & Blue is hosting a global CrossFit-style “workout of the day” on May 28 to celebrate Memorial Day. The WoD — called “21 Guns – A Memorial Salute” — is a partner workout with a goal to ”further connect the CrossFit community with our veterans,” organizers say on the event [...]Continue reading