In an effort to raise the profile of the US military, a mall in Philadelphia recently became home to the first Army Experience Center. The Experience center has an array of hands on displays including a Black Hawk helicopter simulator video gaming stations and other interactive exhibits. The store is...

For those who missed out on Discovery Channels “Top Ten Fighter Planes” show last month, we thought we would gather the results and publish them for all to read. While some may not agree with the order of the list, everyone should agree that each one of these aircraft hailed a groundbreaking point...

Siemens are developing a new device that aims to stop severe bleeding and save the lives of our troops on the battlefield. The Deep Bleeder Acoustic Coagulation cuff (DBAC) is a device that can be strapped on to victims of mine attacks or explosions. Utilizing ultrasound technology within the cuff,...

Army Sgt. Baum, a 1997 graduate of Smokey Hill High School in Aurora, Colorado, was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska. A qualified Army ranger Medic, ‘Doc Baum’ sadly lost his life on May 18th, 2007, after...

The experimental Hiller X-18 tiltwing aircraft was lucky enough to get its own article this earlier this month, however there were several more experimental aircraft from the 1950’s that we thought were worth a mention. Bell X-2 The Bell X-2 was damaged in a rough landing on its first glide test...

The 1950’s was a memorable decade for aviation technology, with the cold war driving the US and Soviet arsenals like never before, experimental aircraft like the Hiller X-18 were granted funds for development. Design work was started by by Stanley Hiller Jr in 1995 when the Hiller Aircraft Corporation...

When the Pentagon announced that it adjusted its future Combat Systems Initiative, the Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates voiced his concerns regarding the slow pace of fielding weapons to infantrymen who needed them now. When the Pentagon recently tweaked its Future Combat Systems initiative, Secretary...

Corner shot is a high-tech weapon support system that provides the ability to observe, acquire and engage targets from around the corner. Designed to enable military, law enforcement and security operators to effectively observe and engage targets without being exposed, Corner Shot consists of a segmented,...

The Navy is hoping that their latest project, a 10 megajoule railgun, will replace the standard 5-inch guns on most of their ships. Currently in testing phase, this awesome weapon uses a magnetic field to fire projectiles at a speed of approx 5,600 mph. But the Navy is not stopping there; they hope to...

SLEEP LAST NIGHT? Bed a little lumpy… Toss and turn any… Wish the heat was higher… Maybe the a/c wasn’t on… Had to go to the john… Need a drink of water… :: :: :: :: :: :: :: Yes.. It is like that! Count your blessings, pray for them, Talk to your...

Check out the video and then take a closer at the pics below. It is very amazing how this cop was able to survive a barrage of bullets. This happened out at the southern edge of Plano, Texas. Here are the pictures of the police car back at the lab for inspection :: :: :: :: :: :: :: addthis_url...

In late September 2007, Boeing successfully tested a 1kw solid state laser weapon mounted on a converted Avenger anti aircraft vehicle in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The Avengers laser was able to successfully destroy several unexploded mortar shells and two unmanned aerial vehicles, both of which were...

It has always been a goal to improve our military strength and skill over our soldiers. DARPA has been at the fore-front of technology that is taking this to a new level. A robotic exoskeleton that would let GIs run faster, leap further and carry more is starting to materialize and become reality. A...

As a son of 2 Marines and who is still an active participant in the military community, I get to witness first hand the hard work, dedication, and honor that each one of these Marines exhibits day-in and day-out. Even when they are off duty they are still a Marine. Sacrifice of all types is made by each...

Spc. Channing Moss is lucky to be alive, after a fierce ambush and bloody firefight his buddies, a helicopter crew and a medical team would risk their own lives to save his. On March the 16th, 2007 Alpha Company platoon had set out from Forward Operating Base Tillman around 8 a.m. for a meeting with...