Employees at ARDEC have a way to make projectiles fail in mid-flight, the “Limited Range Projectile” system, to prevent collateral damage.
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Army Invents Short-Range Projectile that Self-Destructs in Flight
Published: February 23, 2016 { 18 comments }
Stolen Valor Conviction Overturned, Ruled Free Speech
Published: January 13, 2016 { 20 comments }A federal appeals court threw out a conviction against a veteran for violating the Stolen Valor Act which criminalized wearing unearned military honors, citing the First Amendment.
Hooah G.I. Jane! The Military Now Welcomes You to Fill Combat Roles
Published: December 4, 2015 { 33 comments }The U.S. Military is going to allow women to fill all combat positions.
Phony Vet Shaming Backfires when Target Turns out to be Real Vietnam Vet
Published: November 20, 2015 { 50 comments }A group of active Marines evidently tried to shame a phony vet at Charlotte airport last Saturday. However, the plan backfired when the man turned out to be a real Vietnam veteran.
The Cost of Bureaucracy: The Army’s Expensive Sidearm Upgrade
Published: November 2, 2015 { 50 comments }The Army is clogging up what should be a straight-forward process of acquiring a new sidearm with bureaucracy.
Decorated Green Beret Tossed Out for Confronting Alleged Afghan Child Rapist
Published: September 22, 2015 { 38 comments }The Army is always looking for of a few good men, which is why it’s so surprising that it’s giving this soldier, a decorated Green Beret, the boot for doing what many of us would do if we found ourselves in a similar situation.
Smith & Wesson In ‘Final Review’ For Army Handgun Contract, Ruger Opts Out
Published: September 3, 2015 { 31 comments }The Beretta M9 has been the official Army handgun for more than 25 years, but the Smith & Wesson Military & Police pistol may soon be in the holster of soldiers around the globe.
Hummer Makeover: Army To Get New L-ATV Vehicles
Published: August 26, 2015 { 0 comments }The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (L-ATV) will be built by Oshkosh, who plans to replace 55,000 Humvees over a period of time for an estimated cost of nearly $30 billion.
Two Women Make History By Graduating Army Ranger School
Published: August 19, 2015 { 6 comments }Two female soldiers are the first ever to successfully complete Army Ranger School.
British SAS Sniper Saves Boy, Father From Beheading With Half-Mile Shot
Published: August 9, 2015 { 19 comments }A British Special Air Service Sniper reached out over 1,000 yards and connected with an Islamic State jihadist just as the executioner was about to behead a young boy and his father.