Cool photo: Boarding an amphibious assault ship seems like a lot of fun

Cool photo: Boarding an amphibious assault ship seems like a lot of fun

From the US Navy: "Marines assigned to 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit enter the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard." That looks like an amazingly fun ride to me.

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This helicopter lifting a giant cannon is not a video game still

This helicopter lifting a giant cannon is not a video game still

It looks like Call of Duty. It’s not. It looks like a movie. It’s not. Instead it’s an incredible photograph of a Marine Corps Super Stallion Helicopter taking off with a M777 howitzer in the California desert. In real life. What a powerful image. The helicopter is lugging the 7,500 pound 35 foot long monster of a weapon like it’s nothing.

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This New Naval UAV Is a “Blackjack”-of-All-Trades

This New Naval UAV Is a "Blackjack"-of-All-Trades

Predator drones are very, very good at what they do, but $8 million will only get you about half of one. Doesn’t matter which half, that guy ain’t gonna to fly. Instead, the US Navy is investing in a smaller, lighter, more versatile recon drone.

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The Future of the Marines Begins with Fighting Pirates

The Future of the Marines Begins with Fighting Pirates

With sequestration and whatnot, the Navy’s suffering for resources. So they’re getting creative. Creative like launching drones off aircraft carriers? Well, yes, actually—but it gets more exciting than that. The Marines might soon start fighting pirates.

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Inside the Pentagon’s Trillion Dollar F-35 Embarrassment

Inside the Pentagon's Trillion Dollar F-35 Embarrassment

It’s not news that the Pentagon’s fated F-35 program is riddled with dilemmas. For more than a decade, it’s bumped into roadblock after roadblock. When the planes aren’t grounded, they’re forbidden to fly in bad weather, combat missions or at night. Vanity Fair just published a lengthy look at just how bad a mess it is.

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Check Out This Awesome Image of the US Marines Firing Artillery At Night

This is how the US Marines wish you a Merry Christmas, people. The Marines with Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment. So Star Warsy. They are firing Lightweight Howitzers during a night exercise. A beautiful shot of such a deadly weapon. [Flickr] More »