F-35 Lightning II in 2011
On Jan. 20, 2012, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta took the F-35B STOVL variant off the probation imposed by former …
U.S. Marine Corps
Metcons in the Military
Crowded schedules, limited equipment and an ever-evolving understanding of the athleticism of modern combat have precipitated drastic changes in military …
F-35B STOVL Fighter Is Off “Probation”
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced on Jan. 20 that he is ending the “probation” of the short takeoff/vertical landing …
Looks Like Everybody Wants Unmanned Cargo Capabilities
A multi-service general officer panel appearing at one industry conference in late 2011 was faced with an audience question of …
Marine Corps Outlines Ground Equipment Reset Strategy
The United States Marine Corps has released a draft of its Ground Equipment Reset Strategy for Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) …
First VUAV Cargo Delivery in a Combat Zone
A detachment of Marines from 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing recently completed the first unmanned aerial system cargo delivery in a …
Panetta: Budget Shortfalls and Global Security Challenges Place Defense Department at a ‘Turning Point’
While the U.S. is not abdicating global military leadership, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says “we are at a turning point.”…
The P-38 Pocket Can Opener Was an Army and Marine Icon
Today, the portable Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) consumed by American ground troops come in packages that are easy to …
The Year’s Best Military Photos
Throughout 2011 we posted weekly slide shows of favorite military photos we’d come across in putting together our various publications …
MARFORCYBER: Marines Fight in a New Domain
New Marine Corps commands typically involve specific battlefield weapons, systems, or capabilities, from ship-based expeditionary units to aviation to special …