ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland—Much has been made of the new systems the Army is bringing online as part of its Continuous Transformation efforts, but getting old systems into shape is also part of the effort. In a small office space at Combat Capabilities Development Command, a group of 25 soldiers…

The Ford F-150 Lobo is one of the coolest-looking trucks we’ve seen in years. Especially in black. With the sleek horizontal lightbar and the dual exhaust, the design team gives the rig a handsome look. But under the hood, it’s largely the same truck as a standard Ford F-150, with…

Veterans smoke at higher rates than the general population, and the reasons are not hard to understand. Military culture has a long history with tobacco. Deployment increases smoking rates by more than 50%. Stress, sleep deprivation, boredom and the social dynamics of unit life push people toward cigarettes, and the…

In an attempt to fix a bugged defensive enchantment introduced in the latest Diablo 4 expansion, Blizzard seems to have bugged it again to near comical levels, leaving players who have Aspect of Glynn’s Anvil at their disposal essentially immortal. Diablo 4 players might want to get in on this…

A U.S. warship used aerial and maritime drones to help sink a decommissioned frigate last fall, Fourth Fleet officials have confirmed, adding that the experience is now shaping how the Navy will go into future battles.On or about Sept. 28, somewhere in the Fourth Fleet’s slice of the Atlantic Ocean,…

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The phrase “money can’t buy taste” is a cliché, but it’s one of those clichés that’s a cliché for a reason. The enemy of taste is vulgarity, but there will always be a market for people with more money than taste. And the automotive market is no exception. However, despite…

One military widow’s treasure could have been trash in Fayetteville, N.C., if not for a tug of curiosity in the mind of a busy real estate agent working to flip a cluttered town home. Elly Watts, a licensed real estate broker and owner of Watts Realty, nearly discarded decades of…

Hunters and anglers like to strut around in well-worn gear like they’ve earned a merit badge. Scuffed-up rifle stocks, blood-stained jackets, and threadbare packs usually tell a good story in the rips and stains. Well-earned wear is one thing. Flat-out neglect is another. Worn gear may tell a story, but…

Royle Bradford Luker was 17 years old and wanted to come home for Christmas. The Navy sailor from Arkansas had written to his parents asking for money for the trip, according to his niece, Becky Leinsing. His family could not afford to send it. “I’ve always wondered and wished I…

The ongoing fight over Washington wildlife management has moved from combative commission meetings into federal court.On April 2, Washington Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Lorna Smith, along with Washington Wildlife First (WW1) and its Executive Director, Claire Loebs Davis, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Washington Department of Fish and…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military on Thursday accused Iran of violating a fragile ceasefire after Kuwait reported coming under attack following an American strike against the Islamic Republic. It was the latest flare-up of fighting to threaten ongoing negotiations to end the war. U.S. Central Command…