Modern infantrymen carry 80 to 120 pounds of combat gear depending on mission requirements. Night-vision devices and digital systems like ATAK have become fundamental to infantry operations. Plate ...

Military loadouts often look appealing to civilian hikers, campers, and survival enthusiasts because they project toughness, preparedness, and proven reliability. The logic feels sound: if gear works ...

From camping gear to gorpcore, consumers may not realize that the functional, tactical and practical clothing worn today has deep connections to the U.S. military. In the latest season of “Articles of ...

Temporary military gear often outlasts replacements because battlefield performance and reliability outweigh procurement plans. Many systems like the B-52 and M16 were rushed into service as stopgaps ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. U.S Marines work outside of a federal building, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Los Angeles (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) The Marines ...