How many soldiers in a platoon? The U.S. Army by the numbers
Jan 19, 2024 · The U.S. Army has been evolving since it was established in 1775.The Army started with six infantry companies and has grown to over 450,000 active duty soldiers — constantly fluctuating with the ...
Everything you need to know about Ranger School - Task & Purpose
Jan 31, 2024 · Learn everything you need to know about Ranger School, the U.S. Army's premier leadership course that transforms soldiers into the best leaders on the battlefield. Find out the history, the three ...
The Army’s next-gen combat helmet is now arriving with soldiers
Feb 15, 2024 · This week, around 2,000 Soldiers from the 82nd Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team received the Next Generation Integrated Head Protection System, or NG-IHPS.
A guide to every beret worn by American service members - Task …
Oct 19, 2023 · Donning your beret is likely one of the proudest moments in your military career. Each beret has a long history, usually unique to the unit and the military personnel wearing it.
Drones swarmed an air base for days. They're still a mystery.
Oct 14, 2024 · A F-22 fighter jet with the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team takes off from Langley Air Force Base in 2020. Air Force photo by Lt. Sam Eckholm.
Hellfire R9X: the 'ninja bomb' the US probably used to kill Zawahiri
Aug 2, 2022 · The drone strike on Ayman al-Zawahiri may have been the work of the R9X missile and its razor-sharp blades. It’s becoming the go-to missile for targeting terrorist commanders for its relative ...
MARSOC, Navy SEALs, and Army Rangers: SOF by the numbers
Dec 20, 2023 · How many Green Berets are in an A-Team? U.S. Army Special Forces break down into active duty groups numbered 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10. 19th and 20th Groups are on the U.S. Army National Guard side.
The best night vision goggles and devices for action after dark
Mar 11, 2022 · Learn about different types, features, and prices of night vision products for various purposes and budgets. Compare the pros and cons of binocular, monocular, and scope options from top brands ...
Everything under the hull of the AbramsX main battle tank - Task …
Oct 12, 2022 · Aside from the matte gray paint job, the AbramsX looks a lot like, well, an Abrams tank. It’s big, and with a 120-millimeter main gun, it’s bad.
Navy SEALs’ deaths underscores risk of ship-boarding missions
Oct 11, 2024 · Two SEALs died in January 2024 while trying to board a dhow carrying weapons to Yemen. A Navy investigation found that they fell into the water and could not stay afloat due to their gear and fatigue.