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Have you heard of a “sapper?” It’s a term used frequently by U.S. Army soldiers and other military servicemembers. To the average civilian, though, it’s difficult to surmise what exactly the term “sapper” means. In this blog post, we’re going to take a closer look at sappers in the Army, revealing the role and importance

Student pilots who are looking to earn their wings in the U.S. Air Force can now train using virtual reality (VR). Earlier this month, the Air Force launched a new program that allows student pilots to train for as long as they’d like in a VR flight simulation environment. Known as Pilot Training Next, the

The U.S. Navy is developing a new waterproof coating for its ships. It’s long been the goal of the Navy to create a product that, when applied to a ship’s hull, would create a waterproof barrier of protection. Now, it’s one step closer to making this a reality. Last month, the Navy announced plans to

Stealth technology isn’t limited strictly to aircraft and naval vessels. The United States military has announced plans to fund the design for a stealth motorcycle that special forces units could use to infiltrate enemy territory undetected. Dubbed the “Silent Hawk,” it originated from a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)-sponsored challenge several years back in

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