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One of Russia’s most capable main battle tanks was obliterated by two US-supplied Bradley infantry fighting vehicles in Ukraine. The T-90 tank was described by Russian President Vladimir Putin as “the world’s most advanced main battle tank.” Despite being protected by explosive reactive armour, though, the T-90’s weaknesses on the battlefield …

More than 80 years ago, the Allies launched their first major offensive in the Pacific during WWII. The attack on Guadalcanal began on Aug. 7, 1942. Here’s how it unfolded, with news reports from the day.

by John R. Bruning A book excerpt from FIFTY-THREE DAYS ON STARVATION ISLAND: The World War II Battle That Saved Marine Corps Aviation. Henderson Field, Guadalcanal; Friday, August 28, 1942, afternoon Morning bad weather throughout the Solomons chain scrubbed the Japanese raid against Guadalcanal, a blessed reprieve at a time when …

Inside the bank, the suspect was armed with a knife, and claimed to have a bomb. He took hostages. The incident ended when a law enforcement sniper shot through a computer monitor, and killed the suspect. Newly released footage from the Lee County Sheriff in Florida gives more context behind the …

Rockets in action. Soldiers from the 133rd Field Artillery Regiment, Texas National Guard, conduct a live-fire exercise using the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) in Ben Ghilouf, Tunisia, May 9, 2024. Watch how they blast.

How to perfect a water rescue: you train for it. Fairchild Air Force Base teams up with the 24th Special Operations Wing for Special Tactics members to get their master certification at Long Lake, Washington. Fairchild provided the UH-1N Huey for Special Tactic members to test for their medevac and …

They were young women who answered the call. It was a terrible time, and they went into the fire in order to save lives. These military nurses share their stories of caring for our military men after D-Day in Normandy, France. We cannot thank them enough.

Four days of a live-fire exercise left us smoked and ready for exfil. We still had to play a farewell joke. The metal monster boomed over us and arced up and away to the south. It had disgorged its 13 passengers – a U.S. Navy SEAL team, ready to hop …

This never gets old. The USS Eisenhower sends…

Just another day on the job… Twice the action when an MH-47 Night Stalker crew drops off an ARSOF team at work. Army Special Operations sends.