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 [...]

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 [...]

U.S. military veterans can enter SeaWorld Orlando and Bush Gardens Tampa on July 4, 2018 without paying a dime. Whether a veteran served in the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, National Guard or Coast Guard, they can enjoy the festive activities at two of Florida's biggest attractions on Independence Day. In a press release, SeaWorld [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]