In an effort to attract new recruits, the U.S. Navy will be increasing the amount of tuition assistance it offers to active sailors. Starting June 1, 2018, all sailors will have the option to take college classes with a maximum tuition assistance of $4,500 per year. So, how does this compare to the Navy’s previous

The U.S. Army is considering new vision assistance technology that could replace night vision goggles. According to USA Today, this is part of the U.S. military’s project to modernize the Army and stay ahead of its rivals. But these aren’t your typical night vision goggles. Rather, they provide a plethora of features and benefits that’s

It’s been a long time in the making, but the U.S. Marines are finally getting a new sniper rifle. For nearly a half century, the Marines have used the Remington bolt-action M40 sniper rifle. It was introduced during the Vietnam War, and since then it has served as the default sniper rifle used by the

The U.S. Navy is upgrading its fleet of F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets. As reported by Popular Mechanics, the Navy will modernize its Super Hornet flees to the new Block III standard. Among other things, the new Super Hornet Block IIIs will have improved on-board electronics, radar, range and weapons systems, improving its versatility as

Developed by Lockheed Martin, the AC-130 gunship is arguably one of the most powerful air-to-ground assets in the U.S. military. In this post, we’re going to take a closer look at this heavily armed plane, revealing what makes it such a formidable weapon. #1) It’s Used Exclusively By the US Air Force While other countries

The aerospace and defense company Lockheed Martin has announced new anti-collision technology for the F-35 Lighting II stealth fighter jet. While collisions involving fighter jets are rare, they do occur nonetheless. In an effort to prevent mid-air collisions of the U.S. military’s most advanced fighter jet, Lockheed Martin has developed new software. According to the

Pennsylvania military veterans can now opt to receive a special driver’s license from the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) indicating they served in the military. The new program was launched by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) under the authority of Maj. Gen. Tony Carrelli, who said the number of veterans who’ve elected to

If you’re thinking about joining the U.S. Army, you might be wondering what a tour of duty is. In the military, a tour of duty is the duration for which an enlisted soldier sees combat. During World War II, for instance, the standard tour of duty for soldiers of the Royal Air Force (RAF) was

With more than 324,000 active personnel, the U.S. Navy is the largest navy of any country in the world. It’s responsible for carrying out naval operations and protecting the country from foreign threats. However, there are probably some things you don’t know about the U.S. Navy, which we’re going to reveal in this blog post.