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Marines create dedicated track for Doctor of Philosophy officers
The new MOS 8899 establishes a career path for PhD-trained officers in technical fields.
Marine sentenced to 3 years of confinement for trying to bring unlawful firearms on Air Force base
Ali Al-kazahg's sentence includes a bad conduct discharge, reduction in rank from private first class to private and three years of confinement.
Armor officer charged in gun trafficking scheme involving $4 million in heroin
An Army officer was charged this fall in connection to a gun trafficking conspiracy.
By Kyle Rempfer
Iran sends mixed signals as tensions with US ease
Iran sent mixed signals Thursday as tensions with the U.S. appeared to ease, with President Hassan Rouhani warning of a “very dangerous response” if the U.S. makes “another mistake” and a senior commander vowing “harsher revenge” for the killing of a top Iranian general.
TBT: This $10 submachine gun powered Britain’s covert war in Germany and France
The unprepossessing STEN gun was produced at half the price of an American M3 “grease gun” and some 20 times less than a Thompson submachine gun during World War II.
By Jon Guttman
Iran threatens revenge following death of Qasem Soleimani as Iraq government condemns ‘assassination’
“The assassinations violate the conditions governing the presence of US forces in Iraq whose role is to train Iraqi forces and assist in the fight against Daesh as part of the Global Coalition, subject to the supervision and approval of the” Iraqi government.
By Shawn Snow
HASC Chairman Adam Smith on Mideast wars, acquisition reform and 2020 elections
Rep. Adam Smith talks national security, the presidential race and the next defense authorization bill.
By Joe Gould
TBT: How the M60 earned the (beloved) nickname of ‘The Pig’
The M60 remained an infantry mainstay until 1994, when testing began on a possible replacement. Although the gun’s latest variant, the M60E4, is arguably among the most mechanically perfect weapons of its kind, "The Pig" was replaced by the M240 in most US military units.
By Jon Guttman
Army Human Resources Command’s online talent management system is a bust for military families
Military families deserve stability and transparency in the selection and move process, says the author of this commentary.
By Jennifer McDonald
2 kicked out of National Guard over white supremacist ties
Two men have been kicked out of the Army National Guard after liberal activists uncovered their membership in a religious group with white supremacist ties.
TBT: This submachine gun helped Finland repel a Soviet invasion then inspired the Russians to build their own
The Suomi KP/31 was a well-built, fast shooting 9mm submachine gun that was so popular it was adopted by Finland's enemies and allies alike.
By Jon Guttman