FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - The U.S. Army last month announced that the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, will replace 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, as part of a regular rotation of forces to support the United States’ commitment to the Republic of Korea. The 1-SBCT, 4-ID, “Raider Brigade” is based out of Fort Carson, Colorado, and … [Read more...]
Meet the M10 Booker Armored Infantry Support Vehicle
FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is currently testing the M10 Booker, one of the Army’s top modernization priorities. The Army’s highly touted assault gun is meant as an armored infantry support vehicle, not a battle tank. The Army has stated they will ultimately acquire more than 500 of the vehicles for this role. “The data we are collecting is for … [Read more...]
Marine-to-Marine Staff Talks
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christopher Winn, assistant chief of staff, G-5 Plans Division, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, delivers opening comments at the 2025 Philippine Marine Corps-MARFORPAC Marine-to-Marine Staff Talks at Fort Bonifacio, Philippines, Feb. 4, 2025. The three-day talks provided a forum to improve coordination of bilateral exercises and operations while … [Read more...]
Drone Defense Uses AI with High Energy Lasers
FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - Lasers enable the U.S. Navy to fight at the speed of light. Armed with artificial intelligence (AI), ship defensive laser systems can make rapid, accurate targeting assessments necessary for today’s complex and fast-paced operating environment where drones have become an increasing threat. To counter the rapidly mounting threats posed by the proliferation … [Read more...]
Crew Chiefs Launch the Mission
U.S. Air Force Capt. Julian Flores, 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle pilot, conducts pre-flight inspections at RAF Lakenheath, England, Feb. 11, 2025. Before each flight, pilots and crew chiefs conduct thorough pre-flight checks, discussing any maintenance concerns and verifying aircraft functionality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander … [Read more...]