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The U.S. Army will conduct a test of 50-kilowatt-class lasers on its Directed Energy-Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense initiative (M-SHORAD) Strykers in 2021. (Image: U.S. Army)

Army gears up for ‘laser shoot-off,’ eyes next-generation weapons for Stryker vehicles

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

The U.S. Army's M777A2 and M777ER Howitzers are ready to fire on a range in September 2018. (Image: U.S. Army) ** FILE **

Arms manufacturers compete to supply cannons to the Army

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

The U.S. Army employs a M270A1 Multiple Launch Rocket System during the first live-fire exercise from a Europe-based MLRS unit since 2004. (Image: U.S. Army, Grafenwoehr, Germany)

Army’s long-range cannon hits target 43 miles away

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 13, 2020 photo, President Donald Trump, left, and the United States Military Academy superintendent Darryl A. Williams, right, salute graduating cadets as the national anthem is played during commencement ceremonies in West Point, N.Y. More than 70 West Point cadets have been accused of cheating on a math exam taken online when they were studying remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic. A spokesman at the U.S. Military Academy says 55 cadets admitted cheating on the calculus exam in May. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, Pool)

More than 70 West Point cadets accused of cheating on exam

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Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador points to a graph showing the percentages of hospital beds available, state by state, during his daily news conference at the presidential palace, Palacio Nacional, in Mexico City, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. After months of resisting to avoid hurting the economy, officials announced Friday that Mexico City and the surrounding State of Mexico will ban all non-essential activities and return to a partial lockdown because of a spike in coronavirus cases. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)

Mexico’s president says army to run Maya train project

Associated Press

Army beats Air Force 10-7, wins Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 26, 2017, file photo, U.S. Army's M1 A2 tanks fire during South Korea-U.S. joint military live-fire drills at Seungjin Fire Training Field in Pocheon, South Korea, near the border with North Korea. The South Korean and U.S. militaries have postponed on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, their annual joint drills out of concerns over a virus outbreak. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon, File)

Drone tank: Army seeks final proposals for its ‘optionally manned fighting vehicle’

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Police: Man rejected by Army shot at recruitment center

Associated Press

In this Feb. 12, 2009, photo, the Pentagon is seen from Air Force One. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) ** FILE **

Army warns: U.S. homeland bases at risk of ‘deliberate and direct attacks’

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

U.S. Army equipment sit in a field in Yeoncheon, South Korea, near the border with North Korea, Friday, June 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon) ** FILE **

Army suspends battalion commander, sergeant major in South Korea over racism claims

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael Reiss, light armored reconnaissance driver, and Cpl. Zachary Hughes, anti-tank missileman, with Co. B, 3d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, gear up to conduct area reconnaissance during exercise Steel Knight/Dawn Blitz (SK/DB) 21 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 5, 2020. Exercise SK/DB 21 provides effective and intense training in an expeditionary environment to ensure 1st Marine Division remains lethal, combat-ready, interoperable, and deployable on short notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Stephanie Cervantes)

82nd Airborne tests tank prototypes in Army Mobile Protected Firepower program

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

Navy quarterback Xavier Arline (7) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Army on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in West Point, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Army beats Navy 15-0 at Michie Stadium

By John Kekis - Associated Press

Former Army star Gary Steele invited, can’t attend big game

Associated Press

Fort Yellowstone, original park HQ, in line for restoration

Associated Press

Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) **FILE **

Army hosts Navy for 1st time in 77 years due to COVID-19

By John Kekis - Associated Press

Mellisa Mendoza places white roses at a mural for Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen in Austin, Texas, on Monday, July 6, 2020. (Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman via AP) ** FILE **

Army report finds Fort Hood commanders ‘should have known’ of high risk of harm to female soldiers

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

In this April 2, 2014, file photo, members of the media wait outside of the Bernie Beck Gate, an entrance to the Fort Hood military base in Fort Hood, Texas. (AP Photo/Tamir Kalifa, File) **FILE**

Fort Hood report to be released in wake of Vanessa Guillen killing

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

Protesters carry inflatable yellow ducks, which have become good-humored symbols of resistance during anti-government rallies, while marching towards the base of the 11th Infantry Regiment,a palace security unit under direct command of the Thai king, Sunday,Nov. 29, 2020 in Bangkok, Thailand. Pro-democracy demonstrators are continuing their protests calling for the government to step down and reforms to the constitution and the monarchy, despite legal charges being filed against them and the possibility of violence from their opponents or a military crackdown. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Thai pro-democracy protesters rally outside army base

By GRANT PECK - Associated Press

In this April 2, 2014, file photo, members of the media wait outside of the Bernie Beck Gate, an entrance to the Fort Hood military base in Fort Hood, Texas. (AP Photo/Tamir Kalifa, File) **FILE**

Army review of sexual harassment at Fort Hood is complete, officials said

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division John Demers, center, accompanied by FBI Deputy Director David Bowdich, left, and FBI Special Agent in Charge of the Pittsburgh field office Michael Christman, right, speaks at a news conference at the Department of Justice, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, pool)

Peter Debbins, former Green Beret, pleads guilty to giving U.S. military secrets to Russia

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times