United States Army

Russell Hamler, Last of World War II’s Merrill’s Marauders, Dies at 99

The foot soldiers marched and fought through harsh mountainous jungle on a mission to seize a Japanese-held airfield. Dozens did not survive.

An Antique Dress Held a Secret: A Coded Message From 1888

For nearly a decade, sleuths had tried to decode a cryptic note discovered in the silk bustle dress. An analyst finally cracked the case.

Army’s Blast Safety Limit May Miss Risks From Powerful Weapons Like Tanks

Researchers say troops’ brains may be injured by blasts from firing M1 Abrams tank guns and other weapons, even if they measure below the Pentagon’s ceiling for safe exposure.

U.S. Military Returns to the Jungle, Training for Future Threats

Far from the deserts of the Middle East, the Army is instructing troops in Hawaii on the skills needed for a potential clash with China.

Did Army Blast Exposure Play Role in Maine Gunman’s Rampage?

Medical scientists and the military are looking into whether Robert Card’s psychological collapse was linked to brain damage from his role as a grenade instructor.