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In 1813, iconic newspaper first used term 'Uncle Sam' to refer to the United States, the nickname was linked to local meatpacker, after over 200 years later President Donald Trump is on name-changing spree

Samuel Wilson supplied meat to the U.S. Army in barrels marked "U.S.", meaning United States. According to the traditional story, workers and soldiers associated those initials with Wilson, who was locally known as "Uncle Sam".

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From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combat

Two days after the Games ended, the People's Liberation Army's official newspaper drew its own conclusions from the show. The PLA Daily called for researchers to accelerate the transfer of cutting-edge technologies from laboratories to military training grounds for robotic "combatants."

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At 9, Yonas Hagos arrived in America from a Sudan refugee camp; years later, he became a major Arby’s franchise owner after serving in the US Army

At nine years old, Yonas Hagos arrived in America after spending part of his childhood in a refugee camp in Sudan. He spoke little English and entered a life that was dramatically different from the one his family had known. In Illinois, Hagos and his four siblings shared a small…

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Trump appoints Adam Telle as acting US army secretary

US president Donald Trump said Thursday that he was appointing a new acting secretary of the US Army.

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In June 1998, the US Army turned 13,000 pounds of mixed plastic into a 25-foot Fort Leonard Wood bridge designed to carry light vehicles across a creek

In 1998, the US Army embarked on a groundbreaking project that transformed 13,000 pounds of recycled plastic into a functional bridge. By integrating these plastic components with steel beams, they diverted waste from landfills while showcasing the material's incredible potential for structural engineering. This innovative approach not only provided a…

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Before he became Dirty Harry, Clint Eastwood faced Hollywood rejection, worked blue-collar jobs and survived a near-disaster at sea

Clint Eastwood's early life involved manual labor and military service before Hollywood. He faced early career setbacks but found success on television's Rawhide. Italian Westerns then propelled him to international stardom and creative independence. Dirty Harry solidified his iconic status and led to directing opportunities. Eastwood evolved into an Oscar-winning…

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US coaches Polish forces in a drone-focused drill based on lessons from Ukraine

Polish special forces are training with US Green Berets in Germany on drone warfare tactics. The joint exercise incorporates lessons learned from Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. The training simulates moving through enemy lines and conducting drone strikes on key locations.

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7 Things Every Indian With Sickle Cell Trait Should Know About Their Health

You are a carrier, not a patient, but the distinction has limitsSickle cell trait means you inherited one copy of the HbS gene and one normal copy. Your body produces both haemoglobin A and haemoglobin S. Under ordinary conditions, you will not have a sickle cell crisis. The Indian Council…

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AP Exclusive: US coaches Polish forces in a drone-focused drill based on lessons from Ukraine

Members of the Polish special forces are taking part in an exercise that simulates moving through enemy lines and launching a drone strike on a key enemy location

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BWX Technologies’ Army Reactor Win Could Redraw Its Nuclear Growth Story

BWX Technologies will build a 20-megawatt reactor at Fort Campbell under the Army's Janus program, shifting toward a vendor-owned power model backed by an $800 million divestiture and $8.39 billion backlog.

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Hegseth asked top US military general to drop Kid Rock helicopter probe before firing him: Report

Gen. Randy George, the US Army chief of staff who was forced to retire earlier this year, was reportedly asked to drop an investigation into a low-flying helicopter incident near musician Kid Rock’s Tennessee home days before his removal.

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Who’s in command? US Army’s top brass is thinning out as Hegseth fires generals amid Iran war

The US Army faces a leadership crisis with no permanent chief of staff. Several senior officers have been dismissed, impacting experienced leadership within the service. This turmoil occurs as the Army confronts significant global threats and modernization challenges. Army air-defense units are actively protecting troops from missile attacks in the…

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Self-driving Ford F-250 truck with shotgun-equipped drone-killing turret tested by US Army — autonomous system designed to blast fast-moving drones at between 10 and 100 meters range

The US Army tested an autonomous breaching vehicle with an onboard counter-UAS turret during a live-fire exercise at Fort Bragg on August 18.

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The US Army is training AI agents to work alongside human forces in 'work roles'

The US Army is training AI agents for specialized cyber roles while human personnel retain control over operational risk and decisions.

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US Army is phasing out its futuristic drone and robot assault battalion, as part of a 'back-to-basics' approach

Gen. Christopher LaNeve wants the US Army to go "back-to-basics", and that means the drone battalion will be phased out.

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In 2004, US soldiers hid a time capsule inside a barracks wall before deploying to Iraq and 19 years later contractors found it during renovations

A forgotten US Army time capsule discovered in late 2022 has now finally gone on public display. It was left inside a Fort McCoy barracks by Kentucky National Guard soldiers before their deployment to Iraq in 2004. Members of the 617th Military Police Company created the makeshift collection shortly before…

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Damage To U.S. Bases In The Middle East Prompts Pentagon To Consider Pulling Back Troops: Report

The Defense Department might not rebuild struck bases as they were before the war began.

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Candidates running in the general election for Virginia's 7th Congressional District focus their campaigns on affordability

Incumbent Rep. Eugene Vindman (D), Douglas Ollivant (R), and Alaha Ahrar (I) are running in the general election for Virginia's 7th Congressional District on Nov. 3, 2026. Vindman and Ollivant lead in noteworthy endorsements, fundraising, and media attention.

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US Army temporarily halts Apache training missions after two soldiers killed in Texas crash

The US Army on Friday (local time) announced a temporary halt to all Apache helicopter training missions, two days after a crash in Texas killed both soldiers on board.

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Army gynecologist facing allegations of secretly recording patients pleads not guilty – he has been accused by 93 alleged victims

The US Army leadership is also facing accusations of ignoring warning signs.

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US Army in 1946 sent radar pulse towards moon and something astonishing happened 2.5 seconds later

The year 1946 saw a remarkable feat by the US Army as they bounced radar signals off the Moon, demonstrating that radio waves can traverse the ionosphere. This innovative test, called Project Diana, utilized modified radar equipment from WWII. The successful detection of lunar echoes not only confirmed this capability…

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Two killed as US Army Apache helicopter crashes near Fort Hood base in Texas

An Apache helicopter of the US Army crashed in a central Texas field on Wednesday (local time), killing both people aboard and sparking a wildfire that forced the evacuation of several homes.

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US Army is hunting for surface-to-air missiles able to take down small drones

The US Army seeks the NGCM missile to defeat small drones while integrating with existing Coyote launchers and radar systems.

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Trump vows jail for ‘treasonous leakers’ over missile shortage report in latest Truth Social rant

President rages that any insiders who spoke to the press will be ‘hunted down’ and face ‘long term jail sentences’ after White House denies confrontation with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over weaponry used against Iran

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US left with almost zero long-range precision missiles after Iran war, reports say; why dwindling stockpiles are raising alarm

United States has depleted most long-range precision missiles during its Iran campaign. This development raises concerns about America's preparedness for future major conflicts. Key weapons like ATACMS and PrSM are significantly reduced in inventory. Tomahawk cruise missile and defensive interceptor supplies also face pressure. However, the Pentagon maintains sufficient military…

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