James Handy: Hollywood’s ‘finest character actor’ with a dark army past Handy appeared in a number of Hollywood hits, from ‘Taps’ to ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ The Independent UK · Jun 5
'Significantly advance future Army capabilities': US Army keen on quantum control research that promises to deliver a huge leap in future energy generation and computing US Army-funded researchers are investigating quantum vibrations in ultrathin materials that could influence future computing, communications and energy technologies. TechRadar · Jun 3
Disgraced Army vet and sex offender sparked Bakersfield hostage crisis by telling victims it was a ‘bad day to be at the bank’ Anthony Scott Searles-Harris held 10 people hostage at a California bank for 15 hours before he was shot dead by the FBI The Independent UK · Jun 3
This remarkable wartime snapshot reveals an important truth about model-turned-photojournalist Lee Miller A new exhibition of Lee Miller's work opens this week – and a single image tells you everything you need to know Digital Camera World · May 24
US Army Ranger School Adds Brutal Bayonet Drills So They Can Use It If Battlefield Tech Suddenly Fails The US Army has reintroduced bayonet drills at Ranger School to prepare soldiers for combat scenarios where technology may fail, emphasising basic fighting skills and psychological resilience. International Business Times UK · May 14
US Army confirms the worst as one soldier’s body is recovered, but the fate of the other who jumped in to save him remains unknown The U.S. Army just confirmed the worst possible outcome after one of two missing soldiers was found dead in Morocco. First Lieutenant Kendrick Lamont Key Jr, a 27-year-old platoon leader from Richmond, Virginia, was recovered along the shoreline about a mile from the cliffs where both soldiers vanished on May… The Mary Sue · May 12
Meenu Batra is still not in the clear: Attorney says fight to get Green Card or military parole not over Indian-origin Meenu Batra, who was detained by the ICE for being an undocumented individual in the US living since 1991, is still not in the clear after she was released from six-week ICE detention, his attorney Deepak Ahluwalia said in an interview. The release was a victory and now she… The Times of India · May 5
Who is Senatorial Candidate Graham Platner, and Did He do a Nazi Salute? Senatorial candidate Graham Platner of the Democratic Party from Maine drew online controversy. A photo of him with a raised hand circulated, and right-wing spaces compared the gesture to a Nazi salute. But is the gesture a Nazi salute? The Mary Sue · Apr 21
Gearing Up for Iran? US Army Raises Enlistment Age to 42 in Major Recruitment Shake-Up The US Army has increased its maximum enlistment age to 42 to expand its recruitment pool, addressing challenges like a shrinking candidate pool and competition from the private sector. International Business Times UK · Apr 21
Palantir wants to bring back the draft just as the Selective Service preps for automatic registration “We should, as a society, seriously consider moving away from an all-volunteer force and only fight the next war if everyone shares in the risk and the cost.” Fortune · Apr 20
75 Animal Photos So Iconic They Went Viral All Over The World When we think of iconic photos, our mind's eye often goes straight to pictures of people, or maybe even buildings. Seldom do our counterparts in the animal kingdom get credit for their contribution to photographs that should go down in the Hall of Fame. We're about to do our bit… Bored Panda · Apr 20
A $4.76B Reason to Buy Lockheed Martin Stock Amid the Ceasefire Lockheed Martin has secured a $4.76 billion U.S. Army contract for its PAC-3 MSE. Barchart · Apr 13
"We’re here for you, Randy. Might be time for a beer or three." Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan offers support to the US Army's top general ousted by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Maynard James Keenan and General Randy George were West Point Prep classmates in the early 80s Metal Hammer · Apr 9
The US Army will host commercial data centers on 'underutilized' land at four major bases The US Army is planning to rent out land at four bases to support growing demand for data centers. TechRadar · Apr 8
International Business Times UK · Mar 31 Secret Alien-Human Hybrid Breeding Program Exists? Matt Gaetz Claims US Army Briefed Him of the Project Matt Gaetz claims the US Army briefed him on an alleged alien-human hybrid programme in a viral X post. Here's what is known, what remains unverified, and why the story is spreading.
International Business Times UK · Mar 31 Kid Rock Cheers as Apache Helicopters Hover Near His Nashville Home—Army Launches Review The US Army is investigating after two AH-64 Apache helicopters hovered low over Kid Rock's Nashville home. Officials say the training flight was not authorised to salute the star.
International Business Times UK · Mar 30 'Quit Wasting Tax Payer Dollars': US Army Investigates Kid Rock's Apache Helicopter Stunt The US Army is investigating an incident involving Kid Rock and an Apache helicopter, raising questions about military spending and taxpayer-funded equipment.
The Times of India · Mar 30 Apache helicopters seen flying near Kid Rock’s home, US army launches probe The US Army has launched an investigation after military helicopters were seen flying unusually close to musician Kid Rock’s Tennessee home.
MarketBeat · Mar 27 How Maven Turns Palantir's Biggest Risk Into Its Biggest Strength Palantir’s Maven program is now a Pentagon system of record, turning government dependency into durable growth and strengthening PLTR’s long-term outlook
International Business Times UK · Mar 25 Is The US Military Preparing for a Draft? Army Raises Enlistment Age to 42 Starting April The US Army is raising its enlistment age to 42 and dropping marijuana waivers amid rising Middle East tensions, sparking widespread rumours of a potential draft.
The Times of India · Mar 25 US Army raises enlistment age from 35 to 42, opens doors for older recruits in major recruitment push In a significant overhaul aimed at boosting enlistment, the US Army has increased its maximum recruitment age from 35 to 42, widening the pool of eligible candidates and aligning itself with other military branches.
International Business Times UK · Mar 25 US Military Counters Ongoing Recruitment Crisis by Raising Enlistment Age To 42 The US Army raised its max enlistment age from 35 to 42, effective 20 April, also dropping waivers for single marijuana possession convictions.
International Business Times UK · Mar 25 US Army Announces Sweeping Rule Changes Allowing Older Recruits And Marijuana Offenders To Enlist The US Army has raised the maximum enlistment age to 42 and removed the waiver requirement for applicants with a single marijuana conviction, aligning with Department of Defense standards.
International Business Times UK · Mar 25 US Getting Ready for War? Army Raises Enlistment Age From 34 to 42, Drops Marijuana Waiver Effective 20 April The US Army is increasing its enlistment age to 42 and removing the waiver requirement for a single marijuana conviction, effective April 2026
TechRadar · Mar 23 Goodbye, DJI — US army makes biggest-ever single order of 3,000 Skydio drones worth $52 million and there's one obvious reason why DJI is shut out by the US military as it instead picks domestic drone producer Skydio for a huge – and urgent – order.