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Here are reviews and previews of the hottest tech toys, as well as coverage of military gear you can buy to supplement your military-issue kit. You’ll find weekly updates on the best gadgets, as well as reviews of military gear ranging from knives and gloves to goggles and guns.
  • Gear up for the holidays
    If you're looking for some holiday-season Santa swag for the man in your life, you've come to the right place. From drone-porn quadcopter camera-bots to the best new snivel gear on the market, we've...
    Posted Thursday Nov 15, 2012 12:14:26 EST
  • No-contract phone carriers up their game
    That's why some people prefer prepaid phone plans. According to one tech research firm, no-contract phones now account for nearly 25 percent of the U.S. market, up from 17 percent just a few years...
    Posted Thursday Aug 2, 2012 20:12:55 EDT
  • Sleeker, lighter laptops
    When it comes to picking a laptop for college, don't worry too much about hard drive space and RAM: Most machines will have more than enough for the average student. What's most important is the...
    Posted Thursday Jul 5, 2012 14:34:24 EDT
  • Muzzle up: Optimizing a sometimes overlooked but critical part of your rifle
    You can go cross-eyed reading the fine print specs of the modern rifle barrel — advanced materials and coatings, rifling profiles and twist rates. But for all the wonders of ballistics in the...
    Posted Thursday May 10, 2012 16:44:42 EDT
  • GearScout’s muzzle tips
    A roundup of popular flash hiders and muzzle brakes to get you started on your next build:
    Posted Thursday May 10, 2012 16:43:13 EDT
  • 101 uses for 100-mph tape
    "Duct tape is like The Force," the saying goes. "It has a dark side and a light side, and it holds the universe together." And these days, with dozens of colors, patterns and even college logos and...
    Posted Wednesday Mar 21, 2012 19:03:34 EDT
  • Duct tape: An idea that stuck
    Don't mess with military mothers. That's the lesson that sticks with the Duct Tape Guys after finally discovering the hidden history of duct tape's true origins. Few people know more about duct tape...
    Posted Wednesday Mar 21, 2012 18:47:32 EDT
  • Gear up, roll out: The next generation of packing, tracking and sighting equipment
    Whether you hunt, hike or dive, there's no limit to what gear makers will try to sell you. Here are some of this year's most innovative new tools and toys for the great outdoors. See the gallery...
    Posted Thursday Mar 8, 2012 16:54:02 EST
  • Best of SHOT: What’s new and what’s improved in 2012
    Talk to 20 people at SHOT Show and not one will give you the same answer to the most-asked question during and after the show: "See anything cool?"
    Posted Thursday Feb 9, 2012 15:07:57 EST
  • New tech lets you stay connected far from home
    If you're already feeling homesick after holiday leave — or only made it home for Christmas in your dreams — you can find plenty of new ways to reconnect with friends and family even...
    Posted Thursday Jan 5, 2012 11:32:36 EST
  • Head of the pack: The best batteries for your buck
    Whether you're powering up your night-vision goggles downrange or a Wii remote back home, AA batteries are worth their weight in gold. But which portable power providers offer the best bang for the...
    Posted Thursday Dec 15, 2011 12:44:41 EST
  • Get connected: Military-oriented services available for Google+, Facebook users
    Both the Facebook Nation and the growing ranks of Google+ users can take advantage of new services designed to help troops and veterans reconnect with buddies from old units.
    Posted Wednesday Nov 30, 2011 19:59:32 EST
  • Games to go: Our favorite shooters, simulators and more for your smartphone
    App gamers easily can buy more than a dozen of today's top titles from the Android and Apple app stores for the price of a single console game. That's a little like comparing viral videos on YouTube...
    Posted Friday Nov 25, 2011 15:00:46 EST
  • Real first-person shooters: Online group rallies military gamers
    Had your fill of console commandos who aren't even veterans of middle school yet spout off on "realistic military tactics" in the gaming forums?
    Posted Friday Nov 18, 2011 15:32:11 EST
  • Hot military apps: Fitness
    A listing of some of the top fitness apps available for you.
    Posted Sunday Oct 30, 2011 13:09:53 EDT
  • Apps from the ranks: From battlefield tools and training aids to barracks humor, troops design their own
    Even with the Pentagon's own mobile app store stalled like a digital delivery truck mired in cyber mud, a barracks-born legion of military Pep Boys has risen up to get the job done.
    Posted Sunday Oct 30, 2011 12:50:53 EDT
  • Hot military apps: Entertainment
    A listing of some of the top entertainment apps available for you.
    Posted Sunday Oct 30, 2011 1:07:09 EDT
  • Hot military apps: Practical
    A listing of some of the top practical apps available for you.
    Posted Sunday Oct 30, 2011 1:02:57 EDT
  • Hot military apps: Tactical
    A listing of some of the top tactical apps available for you.
    Posted Sunday Oct 30, 2011 0:57:04 EDT
  • GearScout: Instructional videos can enhance firearms training, but watch for snooze factor
    How much can you really learn running dry-fire rifle drills in front of your TV? Actually, a fair bit if you get the right instructional videos. There's no replacement for live coaching, but videos...
    Posted Thursday Oct 20, 2011 16:02:22 EDT
  • Make the system work for you
    More than 2,000 troops and a legion of contractors are responsible for the military's overseas mail system, which is part of the U.S. Postal Service. Overseas-bound mail travels like any other mail...
    Posted Thursday Oct 13, 2011 14:58:22 EDT
  • Which online retailers ship APO
    Holiday shippers are likely to face some battles getting gifts to deployed loved ones this year. The reasons:
    Posted Thursday Oct 13, 2011 14:57:44 EDT
  • Smartphones push TV outside its box
    From the battlefield to the big-box stores — smart bombs and missiles to Smart cars and smartphones — technology won't stop getting smarter. Now even the boob tube is getting brainier,...
    Posted Thursday Sep 29, 2011 14:54:16 EDT
  • Popular photo-sharing sites offer free or low-cost options
    Still jamming up far-flung friends' and family's inboxes with your photos? They don't want to hurt your feelings, but they really wish you would stop. Fortunately, you can share your photos in ways...
    Posted Thursday Sep 8, 2011 13:36:10 EDT
  • Innovate or die: Companies unleash new gear, major upgrades to compete in tight market
    The economy was limping for much of the most recent gear-design cycle. Some companies have taken gambles on new products, while others have taken a hard look at existing lines and made sensible...
    Posted Thursday Aug 25, 2011 11:17:29 EDT
  • Easy readers
    Dog-eared books have been passed between dogface troops ever since prime reading material made the jump from papyrus and parchment. But now with everything from pulp fiction to fine literature in the...
    Posted Thursday Aug 4, 2011 15:52:24 EDT
  • Skull session: We walk you through the best helmet upgrades on the market
    You don't want to use your Kevlar helmet for a sink the way your grandfather may have back in the day. But your helmet still can do more than provide ballistic protection.
    Posted Thursday Jul 28, 2011 12:58:10 EDT
  • Internet keeps Marine connected to charity walk
    After losing three family members to cancer, Marine Capt. Elizabeth Hagner last year decided enough was enough. She committed to taking an active role in helping cancer research.
    Posted Thursday Jul 21, 2011 14:49:59 EDT
  • Web powerhouses’ union is good news for troops
    Facebook and Skype are marrying their services in an online mashup that will allow users to video chat directly from their Facebook account.
    Posted Thursday Jul 14, 2011 12:15:40 EDT
  • Tough stuff
    If you're even thinking of tossing your iPad or Galaxy Tab in your rucksack or seabag for your next deployment, you need to look into an OtterBox Defender case. It isn't cheap, but the protection is...
    Posted Friday Jul 8, 2011 13:08:41 EDT
  • Tablets Wars
    The hottest ticket in electronics is tablets, and with touch screens selling as quickly as manufacturers can come out with them, navigating what to buy can be tough.
    Posted Friday Jul 8, 2011 12:44:29 EDT
  • Cutting edge: Our favorites from this year’s Blade Show
    Atlanta — Reporters have to move fast to see the best blades at Blade Show before they're sold to collectors.
    Posted Thursday Jun 30, 2011 16:20:01 EDT
  • Protecting your online image
    Your age and marital status. Your home's value. Intimate details of your social life. Anyone with a computer can find this data and more. As more of your life moves online, you need to manage your...
    Posted Thursday Jun 23, 2011 15:04:26 EDT
  • The 411 on 1911: With patience and a budget, you can own the .45 of your dreams
    If you're about to surrender to the 100-year-old call of John Moses Browning, we're here to help. You can probably count as many Model 1911 configurations as stars in the sky, so to...
    Posted Thursday Jun 2, 2011 14:13:11 EDT
  • Chinese game takes aim at U.S. troops
    Chinese soldiers have started playing their own version of the first-person shooter "America's Army," and guess who's in the cross hairs? America's Army.
    Posted Thursday May 19, 2011 20:31:54 EDT
  • Best of the blogs: Bloggers win awards for musings on military life
    When Army Ranger Sgt. 1st Class Ben Rye and his wife Katie were hit by a truck on a summer night in 2009, friends and family launched a blog to serve as an online prayer vigil as the couple fought...
    Posted Thursday May 12, 2011 11:16:40 EDT
  • A Twitter star in space
    You might say Army Col. Doug Wheelock posts snapshots to Twitter on the fly.
    Posted Thursday Apr 21, 2011 14:20:24 EDT
  • New concepts in concealment
    Sometimes you don't want to broadcast your vigilance.
    Posted Thursday Apr 7, 2011 15:51:51 EDT
  • Sidearm centennial: Gunmakers, military historians celebrate 100 years of the Model 1911
    One hundred years ago on March 29, legendary gunmaker John Moses Browning achieved one of his great successes when the U.S. military adopted his .45-caliber pistol.
    Posted Thursday Mar 10, 2011 17:37:48 EST
  • SHOT Show: Military guns
    Remington has long owned the military sniper market, but FNH has set its sights on the becoming the precision rifle of choice. The Ballista is a multi-caliber and modular behemoth that combines...
    Posted Thursday Feb 10, 2011 10:58:20 EST
  • SHOT Show unveils innovative cameras, clothes and gear
    Military Times outdoors writer Ken Perrotte scouted the new hunting and outdoors gear at this year's SHOT Show. Some trends he spotted, and some of his favorite new gear:
    Posted Thursday Feb 10, 2011 10:56:30 EST
  • Guns & gear galore
    The GearScout team's favorites from this year's tactical- and sporting-gear trade expo:
    Posted Wednesday Feb 9, 2011 9:35:21 EST
  • Websites help do-it-yourself artists net cash for their wares
    All across America, people are making arts and crafts, jewelry, music and more in their homes.
    Posted Thursday Jan 27, 2011 16:19:05 EST
  • Survival 101
    Anyone who has ever trained for war has thought about being captured by the enemy, and the scenario usually resembles the plot of a Hollywood blockbuster like "Behind Enemy Lines."
    Posted Friday Jan 7, 2011 12:15:43 EST
  • Turn old gadgets into cash
    Have an old phone, computer, MP3 player or other tech item collecting dust? There are a number of websites where you can sell computers and electronics, but before reviewing your options, here are...
    Posted Friday Jan 7, 2011 12:03:11 EST
  • Fight the freeze: 4 gloves that will help you get a grip in cold weather
    Cold is an enemy as deadly as any foe on the battlefield. Aside from the nip on your ears and the sting in your fingertips, exposure saps strength and compromises your critical decision-making...
    Posted Friday Dec 17, 2010 16:56:32 EST
  • Tactical toys: Military-themed toys for chips off the old block
    Some suggestions for the kids in your life.
    Posted Friday Nov 26, 2010 18:40:54 EST
  • Two tools for shooters: Latest ‘gun guy’ multitools put to the test
    It seems hard to fathom, but with all the multitools in the hands of service members, none had been designed specifically for the rifleman. Gerber, SOG, Leatherman — each sailed along, passing...
    Posted Thursday Nov 18, 2010 19:46:18 EST
  • About the Multitasker Series 2 (MTs2)
    The MTs2's snap-closure, semirigid case has an Uncle Mike's vibe. It has a PALS web on the back and an interior slot for its hex bit holder.
    Posted Thursday Nov 18, 2010 19:45:48 EST
  • About the Leatherman MUT
    The MUT's sheath is soft-sided, PALS-compatible and Velcro-fastened with slots for the included ½-inch and 3/8-inch combo wrench and the optional bit holder.
    Posted Thursday Nov 18, 2010 19:44:38 EST
  • Handy pouches
    Combat leaders — and not just officers — are carrying all kinds of small, non-death-dealing items to support the mission: smart cards, notebooks, maps, map pens, batteries, navigation...
    Posted Thursday Oct 21, 2010 16:45:27 EDT
  • Blazer of glory: Stylish jacket for MoH recipients
    The blazer has long been a coveted symbol of excellence among athletes. Now the traditional jacket will also represent America's bravest living warriors.
    Posted Friday Oct 1, 2010 14:20:24 EDT
  • Need to up-armor your photography gear? We field-test 3 of the toughest
    Military Times took three rough-and-ready cameras out for a few weeks of field tests in the wet and wild mountains, beaches and rainforests of the Pacific Northwest to see what kind of beating they...
    Posted Friday Oct 1, 2010 13:15:11 EDT
  • Get the right e-reader: From Kindle to Nook, your best bets at going paperless
    They don't take photos, place calls or play 3-D movies, but e-readers are this year's hottest gadgets. It's easy to understand why: Thousands of free e-books are available online, and best-sellers...
    Posted Thursday Sep 23, 2010 14:08:12 EDT
  • Boredom buster: Could iPad be your next best deployment pal?
    When Apple introduced the iPad, the critics' biggest beef was that it was simply an oversized iPod touch — but that's our favorite thing about it.
    Posted Thursday Sep 16, 2010 15:36:44 EDT
  • Gear test: The iPad
    The iPad isn't a laptop or a netbook, but its accessories and apps can help make it a productive device. Among our favorites:
    Posted Thursday Sep 16, 2010 15:36:11 EDT
  • New and coming-soon recreational, tactical gear
    GearScout spent the summer alternating between Red Bull and airplane scotch as we traveled the U.S. to build our compendium of new and coming-soon gear.
    Posted Thursday Sep 9, 2010 18:13:33 EDT
  • The sock market: Pay the price to take care of your feet
    Dropping $15 to $20 on a pair of socks can be a traumatic experience, but not as traumatic as a foot covered with blisters.
    Posted Thursday Aug 26, 2010 18:25:18 EDT
  • Stay sharp: Basic is best for keeping your knife blade in shape
    For knife people, reclaiming a keen edge on a dull blade is pure contentment. The steady, measured grind of steel gliding down an oiled stone can be as soothing as a summer rain shower.
    Posted Thursday Aug 12, 2010 16:20:18 EDT
  • The right way to care for your sharpening tools
    The experts' advice for buying and caring for your sharpening tools:
    Posted Thursday Aug 12, 2010 16:20:03 EDT
  • Know your sharpening stones
    • With a higher relative hardness, man-made aluminum oxide stones are the modern Japanese water stones and India stones — the difference is in the bonding. The material was originally...
    Posted Thursday Aug 12, 2010 16:19:49 EDT
  • Top of the heap: 3 pieces of grade-A gear for your deployment
    GearScout spent a couple of months downrange testing gear in the desert and mountains of Afghanistan.
    Posted Thursday Aug 5, 2010 15:16:16 EDT
  • Prime viewing
    Looking through cheap binoculars can be like drinking cheap wine: It may get the job done, but it's rarely satisfying.
    Posted Friday Jul 23, 2010 12:29:25 EDT
  • iPhone 4 faces stiff competition
    Apple's iPhone and phones running Google's Android operating system dominate the touch-screen smart phone market. They're your best bet. A look at the hottest new touch-screen smart phones:
    Posted Thursday Jul 15, 2010 18:23:39 EDT
  • Geared for Appalachia
    Hiking the Appalachian Trail in winter isn't for everyone. The Great Smoky Mountains in North Carolina, for example, are a real weather crapshoot. December weather can go from 50 degrees and sunny to...
    Posted Tuesday May 18, 2010 8:46:51 EDT
  • Appsolutely
    When the iPhone jumped to the front of the smartphone class, it didn't take long to figure out what was making all the other cell phones look like so many D-student dropouts.
    Posted Tuesday May 18, 2010 8:45:07 EDT
  • Milbloggers ‘run silent’ in protest
    Dozens of military bloggers and their allies declared Dec. 16 a blogging blackout to protest the treatment of Army Master Sgt. C.J. Grisham.
    Posted Wednesday Dec 16, 2009 15:42:02 EST
  • Elfin’ great gifts
    Waiting until the last minute to get your holiday shopping out of the way? You can either brave the crowds at the mall to pick through what's left over, or you can jump online and snag one of these...
    Posted Wednesday Dec 16, 2009 12:45:46 EST
  • The rise and fall of a military blogger
    Master Sgt. C.J. Grisham is not the type to shy away from a fight. Decorated for valor in Iraq, the 15-year Army veteran is also saluted as one of the most popular, if sometimes controversial,...
    Posted Tuesday Dec 8, 2009 13:50:03 EST
  • Facebook face-off
    Master Sgt. C.J. Grisham sits at the nexus of a much wider debate over the future of social media in uniform. Even as Grisham's command wrestles with how to handle an outspoken soldier, the brass...
    Posted Tuesday Dec 8, 2009 13:43:07 EST
  • DoD launches ‘Social Media Hub’
    When a group of young Navy officers posted their spot-on remake of "Saturday Night Live's" insta-classic "I'm on a Boat" to YouTube, they might have found a few guidelines on the Defense Department's...
    Posted Tuesday Dec 8, 2009 13:40:40 EST
  • It’s a wonderful wired life
    We live by the maxim that an object is all the more beautiful if it plugs into the wall, requires batteries or somehow lights up. Throw in an LCD display, and you win our hearts forever.
    Posted Monday Dec 7, 2009 12:54:15 EST
  • Toys for troops
    The kids shouldn't get to have all the fun this year. Here are a few of our favorite picks for the big boys on your list.
    Posted Monday Dec 7, 2009 12:52:40 EST
  • Toys for troops’ tots
    If you're looking to impart some of your esprit de corps to your tykes this holiday season, you don't have to settle for the same old camo-pattern stuff that pops up in stores this time of year.
    Posted Monday Dec 7, 2009 10:02:58 EST
  • Former Ranger starts company to design knives
    Justin Gingrich found the ultimate way to translate his military experience into a civilian commodity: become a knife maker.
    Posted Friday Dec 4, 2009 22:53:48 EST
  • Giving starts at the top
    A cardboard Toys for Tots collection box will take its place among the garlands, wreaths and lights of the White House holiday decorations this year, first lady Michelle Obama announced Dec. 2 before...
    Posted Friday Dec 4, 2009 22:22:47 EST
  • DualView camera makes taking your own pic easy
    In the social-networking age of Twitter and Facebook, lots of people snap self-portraits for online profiles and such. Samsung has designed a digital camera that promises to make it much easier to...
    Posted Thursday Oct 22, 2009 21:37:32 EDT
  • Sacred steel
    Exactly 2,979 days after the World Trade Center fell, and not far from Ground Zero, the Navy's newest warship was commissioned with more than 7 tons of steel recovered from the Twin Towers' wreckage.
    Posted Thursday Oct 22, 2009 21:07:02 EDT
  • Cutting-edge ’hawks
    Referenced by the American military as far back as 1757 in the 28 orders of Robert's Rangers, the tomahawk has seen a resurgence in popularity as an effective weapon and useful battlefield tool. They...
    Posted Friday Oct 9, 2009 12:55:34 EDT
  • Tactical Snuggie?
    Get on board the hottest train in fashion with your very own camouflage Snuggie. Perfect for keeping yourself warm in your drafty shop — while also staying tactical — the fleece Snuggie...
    Posted Friday Oct 9, 2009 12:33:44 EDT
  • Take your best shot
    Sgt. Brendan Mackie, a history junkie who loved studying old military photographs even as a kid, realized when he deployed to Iraq in 2007 that it would be his shot at recording history.
    Posted Saturday Sep 12, 2009 15:05:48 EDT
  • The essential gear
    Ready to start snapping? If you have aspirations for National Geographic covers, you can spend thousands, but if you're just trying to capture the moment, it doesn't take a lot to get started. Every...
    Posted Saturday Sep 12, 2009 15:01:17 EDT
  • To shoot or not to shoot?
    Not sure when it's OK to break out your camera while deployed?
    Posted Saturday Sep 12, 2009 14:59:50 EDT
  • Tips for getting the shot
    Coming back from deployment with decent shots can be easy if you follow a few basic principles, courtesy of some professional shooters. Find which category you fit into and work on these skills:
    Posted Saturday Sep 12, 2009 14:59:09 EDT
  • Sony plans a Kindle rival with wireless downloads
    Want to take "Band of Brothers" with you on your next deployment but don't feel like lugging around all 336 pages? Your choice of e-book readers just got wider now that Sony is jumping into the...
    Posted Saturday Aug 29, 2009 13:24:06 EDT
  • Troops get top priority for Google Voice
    Google is building buzz for its new call management system by offering a preview to one communicationally challenged demographic: the military.
    Posted Tuesday Aug 4, 2009 18:50:38 EDT
  • Army lifts Web 2.0 blockade, for some
    Try to look at the Army's new Facebook page. Or check out the Navy's YouTube Channel or follow the Air Force's steady stream of Twitter tweets. If you're on a government computer, chances are good...
    Posted Monday Jul 20, 2009 14:48:05 EDT
  • ‘Shifty Memorial Monday’
    An e-mail written in tribute to the passing of a humble World War II veteran has gone viral, spurring a slew of memorial pages on Facebook and other social media sites, including a flurry of Twitter...
    Posted Monday Jul 20, 2009 11:59:57 EDT
  • The e-mail
    We're hearing a lot today about big splashy memorial services.
    Posted Monday Jul 20, 2009 10:58:55 EDT
  • About Facebook
    The brass are blogging, friending and tweeting. And they want you to join in.
    Posted Saturday Jul 18, 2009 13:48:18 EDT
  • Front-line tweeting tells war’s story, in brief
    In a recent post from his forward operating base on the frontier of Pakistan, Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Rex Temple details the trials and tribulations of the Afghan National Army troops his unit...
    Posted Saturday Jul 18, 2009 13:33:02 EDT
  • Social media — the good, bad and ugly
    Social media is ideal for troops who have friends all over but don't have the time to call or e-mail them individually, Army blogger Sgt. Selena Coppa says. "It's a great way to keep in touch with...
    Posted Saturday Jul 18, 2009 12:38:23 EDT
  • Consider these five GPS units under $200
    The nuvi 265T ($180) features a 3.5-inch screen and Bluetooth functionality. It includes maps for all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Canada, with more than 6 million points of interest. You'll get...
    Posted Thursday Jul 9, 2009 13:30:52 EDT
  • Love @ first byte
    Krystina Perry wasn't looking for love. The self-proclaimed Army brat signed up for an account with MilitaryLoveLinks.com in 2007, she said, so she could find a pen pal. When she signed into her...
    Posted Tuesday Jun 16, 2009 22:30:38 EDT
  • 10 great gifts for Dad
    He's got a garage full of tools, but does he have a camouflage recliner? This year, get creative and give Dad one of these thoughtful and unique gifts that let him share his service pride, make the...
    Posted Thursday Jun 11, 2009 14:32:41 EDT
  • Father’s Day from afar
    If the father in your life happens to be deployed this Father's Day, here are a few ideas to help bring him closer to home, if only in his mind:
    Posted Thursday Jun 11, 2009 14:18:44 EDT
  • Grill instructor
    Your complete guide to summer sizzle is only a click away.
    Posted Wednesday Jun 3, 2009 16:28:22 EDT
  • USO in a Box
    You no longer have to stop in to your nearest USO center to find a piece of home, kick up your feet and relax. The United Service Organizations has spent more than a million dollars to deliver home...
    Posted Monday Feb 2, 2009 9:03:55 EST
  • Here comes the sun
    Oh, the weather outside is ... wait a minute, how is the weather outside? To determine whether it really will be frightful out there, more and more people are turning to wireless weather stations and...
    Posted Friday Jan 9, 2009 6:08:21 EST
  • Military ‘Man Caves’
    Man Cave: (man kav) n. The ultimate indoor playground where men can be boys.
    Posted Friday Jan 2, 2009 12:00:32 EST
  • 10 tips for the perfect ‘Man Cave’
    Courtesy of licensed contractor Jason Cameron, here are 10 tips for building your own ultimate "Man Cave":
    Posted Friday Jan 2, 2009 11:51:44 EST
  • Airman’s playlist earns camo guitar
    Congratulations to Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean McGowan, who sent us his iPod playlist and won a random drawing for a Dean Vendetta digital camo electric guitar. McGowan was selected from nearly 200...
    Posted Tuesday Dec 23, 2008 16:49:40 EST
  • Pride at play
    If you're looking to instill some esprit de corps in your little soldiers, airmen, sailors and Marines this holiday season, we've done the shopping for you. From tactical gear to decked-out duds, our...
    Posted Monday Nov 17, 2008 12:20:40 EST
  • From dog tags to DNA
    In the days before the Civil War, U.S. service members who died in battle usually remained nameless in mass graves — if they were buried at all.
    Posted Wednesday Sep 17, 2008 16:30:47 EDT
  • Who’s watching you?
    Wireless spy cameras. Eavesdropping bugs. GPS tracking gadgets. All of these things may have once seemed far-fetched, or Special Forces-only sort of gear. But now they not only exist, they're also...
    Posted Thursday Jul 17, 2008 12:07:37 EDT
  • Gear gone wild
    SOMEWHERE NEAR FREMONT STREET — Ahhh Vegas, home to bright lights, bad girls and big paydays, especially on Super Bowl weekend. Generally what happens here stays here, but considering the...
    Posted Monday Mar 3, 2008 21:13:14 EST
  • Bright ideas
    These products will light up your life.
    Posted Monday Mar 3, 2008 21:00:12 EST
  • Silencer boom: Why more shooters are going over to cans
    Recreational suppressor use is blowing up for some of the same reasons the Defense Department has made signature reduction on the battlefield a top priority: Aside from the tactical advantages of...
    Posted Wednesday Dec 31, 1969 19:00:00 EST

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