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The Army's 101st Airborne teamed up with Greek special operators for a first-of-its-kind island-assault exercise
During the exercise, US helicopters supported Greek special operations forces on objectives only ac…
Staff Sgt. Garrett Dipuma, US…
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76 years ago, the Allies launched the largest airborne attack ever — here's how it all went wrong
In September 1944, the Allies had an ambitious operation they thought could end the war by Christma…
Benjamin Brimelow
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With a new, 'strategically located' unit in Alaska, the US Army wants to extend its reach in the Arctic and beyond
The 11th Airborne Division will incorporate Alaska-based units and focus on training for Arctic com…
Christopher Woody
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75 years after the Battle of the Bulge, members of the Army's 101st Airborne share their personal ties to that brutal fight
On December 14, 2019, American and Belgian soldiers, along with members of the Bastogne community a…
Sgt. Erica Earl, US Army
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A new US Army unit is taking pointers from Ukraine on drones and electronic warfare
The Ukraine war has changed warfare, and the Pentagon is racing to incorporate the lessons.
Tom Porter
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The battle of Kursk hinges on the Russian railroad
Ukraine's foothold in the Kursk battle has disrupted the Russian railroad and could damage its crit…
Michael Peck
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At least 30 American troops have died in a spate of US military helicopter and tiltrotor aircraft crashes this year
The accidents, which have occurred around the world, have involved Ospreys, Black Hawks, Apaches, a…
Jake Epstein
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A pair of Black Hawk helicopters collided over Kentucky on a training mission, killing 9 soldiers
US Army officials said the two helicopters were flying as part of a "routine training mission" when…
Aditi Bharade
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My father was old enough to be my grandfather, but his age is what made him a great dad
My dad was an older parent. He was actually old enough to be my grandpa. His age was a benefit, but…
Beth Harpaz
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The Army is now reviewing a 4 helicopter flyby at a NFL game that was so low it prompted safety concerns
In a video of the flyover shared by the Tennessee Titans, the Army helicopters appear to fly at eye…
Abbie Shull
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How the US Army's Best Ranger competition uses days of grueling challenges to find the military's best 2-man team
The annual competition uses days of grueling challenges to find the US military's best two-man team.
Stavros Atlamazoglou
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A former NATO commander says there's 'no situation comparable' to the deaths of top Russian military officers amid the country's invasion of Ukraine
Retired Admiral James Stavridis noted that "not a single general was lost in actual combat" while t…
John L. Dorman
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Before there were 'Night Stalkers,' these daredevil pilots got US special operators to their missions deep behind enemy lines
Air Force, Navy, and Army pilots and crews flew high-risk missions deep into enemy territory to sup…
Stavros Atlamazoglou
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Lawmakers seek top award for hero police officer and Army veteran Eugene Goodman who defended the Senate during pro-Trump riots
"Officer Eugene Goodman was the only thing standing between the mob and the United States Senate," …
Ryan Pickrell
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GOP Sen. Tom Cotton calls for the US Army's toughest soldiers to quell 'domestic terrorism' and suggests protesters should be shown no mercy
Cotton echoed comments by made the president, who threatened the use of "vicious dogs" and "ominous…
Eliza Relman
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Former CIA director says Russia has been 'surprisingly unprofessional' in its invasion of Ukraine
"They clearly have very poor standards when it comes to performing basic tactical tasks such as ach…
John L. Dorman
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Canadian snipers set back-to-back records for longest-range kill during the first major battle in Afghanistan
Operation Anaconda demonstrated the skill and bravery of US special-operations forces, their intern…
Stavros Atlamazoglou
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As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, the US Army is still looking for new ways to get to a fight in Europe
"Coronavirus threw things off a little bit, but we were able to adapt and overcome," the executive …
Christopher Woody
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2 US Army soldiers killed in Apache helicopter crash at Fort Campbell
"This is a day of sadness for Fort Campbell and the 101st Airborne," said Brig. Gen. Todd Royar, ac…
Peter Jacobs
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'You shouldn't be calling yourself a Ranger': Tom Cotton's military service is under scrutiny from a fellow Army veteran in Congress
Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado, a US Army veteran who served in the 75th Ranger Regiment, said that "t…