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Adopted War Dogs Are The Cutest War Dogs

6:20AM November 1, 2011 | Sam Biddle

You thought the war dog craze of ’11 was over, didn’t you? Surprise! KitUp’s got a nice little look at soldiers in Afghanistan, and the strategic strays they befriend. This video contains both puppies and a SAW machine gun. More »


Science

Another Benefit Of Smoking Weed? It Might Help Cure PTSD

5:35PM September 23, 2011 | Casey Chan

There’s such a long list of awesome things about smoking weed that I’m starting to lose track of all the benefits. One thing I’m pretty sure I never heard of before though: marijuana might be able to cure post-traumatic stress disorder. More »


News

How This US Marine Rescued 36 Soldiers Under Heavy Fire

2:00AM September 17, 2011 | US President Barack Obama

That guy having a beer with the President is Dakota Meyer. He works in construction now, but on September 8, 2009, he was a corporal in the US Marines. That day he saved 36 guys under heavy Taliban fire. More »


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Why Are US Army Soldiers’ Pants Breaking?

12:43AM September 2, 2011 | Jesus Diaz

Our soldiers just got one more enemy in Afghanistan: their own pants. It seems their pants — which are completely new and supposed to be more durable than previous models — can’t survive the rigours of the desert. They’re ripping apart seemingly at random. More »


Science

Wearable Flexible Solar Panels For Soldiers Are A Stupid Idea

6:30AM August 16, 2011 | Jesus Diaz

Some boffins at the Australian National University have developed wearable flexible solar panels for soldiers. You know, so they can charge their gadgets easily and be spotted by snipers from a mile away. More »


News

Delta Changes Military Baggage Policy Following Outrage

7:40PM June 9, 2011 | Matt Cherette

Yesterday, we learned that Delta hates our troops when a soldier returning from Afghanistan uploaded a video explaining how his unit was hit with a $US2800 baggage fee. Well, the airline has since apologised and changed its unpatriotic policy.


Reflect Upon Childhood And The Ravages Of War With A Melted Toy Soldier Bowl

3:40PM December 1, 2010 | Sam Biddle

It the melted plastic army men bowl a statement about the futility of violence, and the transience of our own lives? Probably not, but it looks neat, and is a clever way to recycle old toys. More »


Geek Out

America, Foiling Our Enemies

11:30PM August 19, 2010 | Jesus Diaz

I don’t know who. I don’t know what. I don’t know how. I don’t know when. And I for sure don’t know why the hell. More »


Computing

Soldiers Try To Trade Tech Support For Intel

6:00AM August 14, 2010 | Spencer Ackerman - Wired

Captain Christian Balan shows up holding a spool of Cat-5 cable, eager to play tech support. If he can get the computers running in this relatively prosperous town of 4000 people, maybe the platoon will get some tips about local insurgent activity. More »


Apple’s Magical iPad Is Training British Soldiers To KILL

11:40PM August 2, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

At an artillery school in England, army troops are being taught shooting tactics on iPads so they’re better prepared when they’re shipped out to Afghanistan. Zombieville, this ain’t. (Hopefully). More »