Tactical

Army scraps height-and-weight tables in favor of waist-to-height assessment

The Army scrapped its height-and-weight tables and tape test in favor of a semiannual waist-to-height measurement, the service announced Tuesday.…

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Marine Corps creates new small drone training unit

The Marine Corps this month announced the creation of a new unit charged with standardizing training, doctrine and tactics for…

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Marines recognized for response during North Carolina nightclub shooting

Two U.S. Marines were recognized last month for their response in providing emergency aid during a fatal nightclub shooting in…

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Marine One helipad to be built on White House lawn, Trump says

A granite helipad is being constructed at the White House to accommodate the newer Marine One helicopters, President Donald Trump…

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Two retired warships to be sunk during Rim of the Pacific exercise

Two former U.S. warships are set to be sunk during the biennial Rim of the Pacific exercise. The international maritime…

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US Navy suspends search for missing aviator in Arabian Sea

The U.S. Navy on Monday called off its search for a sailor who disappeared after the helicopter they were aboard…

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Pentagon’s top new weapons programs are 12 years behind schedule: Watchdog

The news was almost predictable. For yet another year, auditors have found that America’s new weapons aren’t being delivered on…

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Tennessee National Guard soldiers on patrol shoot, kill civilian during armed pursuit

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has launched a formal inquiry after two members of the Tennessee National Guard shot and…

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