The U.S. Army has begun testing a new electronic warfare vehicle. Dubbed the EWTV, the bold new vehicle features four-by-four-wheel drive, armor plating and, most importantly, electronic warfare weaponry. Supplied by SRC, Inc., the EWTV features a variant of the Duke radar jamming device AN/VLQ-12. Using this device, the Army and its allies can protect […]

The American flag is synonymous with freedom and the pursuit of happiness. You’ll often see it flying around government buildings, stadiums, businesses and, of course, homes. But while most people are familiar with the American flag’s overall design, you may have some unanswered questions. In this post, we’re going to answer five common questions about […]

Aerospace and defense manufacturing giant Boeing has been selected to build carrier-launched drones for the U.S. Navy. In a statement, the Navy announced that it had awarded Boeing with a contract to develop a new type of unmanned ariel vehicle (UAV) that can be launched from an aircraft carrier. Of course, UAVs have been used […]

The idea of creating three-dimensional objects using small, base materials in a computer program is no longer science fiction. There are now devices that can carry out this very process. Known as 3D printers, they’ve been used to create a variety of items. One of the most innovative applications of 3D printers recently occurred when […]

It’s been a long time in the making, but the U.S. Navy is finally performing carrier-launched test flights of the F-35C. According to a statement by the Navy, a half-dozen of the next-generation fighter jets participated in an initial test flight in conjunction with the USS Abraham Lincoln on August 28, with more test flights […]

A report published by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) found that the unemployment rate for military veterans was about 4 percent as of 2017. While this is relatively low, it still means that hundreds of thousands of veterans are unable to secure employment. To help our nation’s military veterans find jobs, the world’s most […]

If you work for the government — post office, courthouse, Health and Human Services, etc. — you might get an extra day off next month. On November 11, the United States celebrates Veterans Day. As the name suggests, this nationally recognized holiday is designed to honor the countless veterans of the U.S. military who’ve sacrificed […]

Leading an entire infantry platoon in the U.S. Marines is no easy feat. Platoon commanders are responsible for all Marines within their platoon. They must delegate tasks, provide guidance, ensure communications and more. Up until now, however, all infantry platoon commanders in the Marines have been men. But that’s about to change, as the Marines […]

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. Army has selected Austin, Texas as the site for its new Futures Command. Once completed, the Army will use the new Texas-based headquarters to develop new weapons and train soldiers. The Army first announced plans to build a new Futures Command last year while speaking at a conference in Washington. Shortly thereafter, the […]