FORT JACKSON, S.C. (Sept. 21, 2015) -- Whether the drill sergeant is a Reservist or active-duty Soldier makes no difference to a recruit going through basic combat training, or BCT, on Fort Jackson. The barracks still will carry the scent of weapon-cleaning solution and pine oil cleaner, and the training will remain rigorous despite the status of the instructor. "For the … [Read more...]
Four-Legged Robot Tuns Toward Potential Future with Marine Infantry
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - September 18, 2015 -- Employees of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency trained Marines from the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab how to operate “Spot,” a quadruped prototype robot, at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 16, 2015. Spot is a 160-pound, electrically powered, hydraulically actuated robot designed by Boston … [Read more...]
New York Army Guard Soldiers Take to the Water, Train on Small Boat Insertion Techniques
BUFFALO, N.Y. - September 18, 2015 - Reconnaissance is all about stealth and sometimes stealth means getting wet. Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard’s Troop C, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment found that out firsthand as they trained on Lake Erie, testing their ability to insert scouts with the inflatable F470 Combat Rubber Raiding Craft, more commonly … [Read more...]
Carter Honors 3 Who Stopped Gunman on Paris-Bound Train
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Sept. 18, 2015) -- On Aug. 21, three childhood friends were on a train bound for Paris when they heard a gunshot. Amidst screams and commotion, they quickly focused on a man wielding an AK-47, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said. The secretary thanked Spc. Alek Skarlatos, Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone and Anthony Sadler for their valor during a … [Read more...]
2015 Modern Day Marine Military Exposition Schedule, Speaker Lineup
Marine Corps Base Quantico - September 18, 2015 -- The 2015 Modern Day Marine Military Expo will focus on enhanced capabilities for expeditionary forces and will be hosted at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia, Sept. 22 - 24. This year marks the 23rd consecutive year the show has staged at MCB, Quantico and the 10th year at Lejeune Field, the main parade deck aboard MCB, … [Read more...]