We have been learning about Marland Burckhardt, who grew up in rural Russell. He lived with his paternal grandparents while he completed school, graduating with the Russell High School class of 1959.

War dogs have stood beside our soldiers for decades; however, few know of the invaluable contributions and post-retirement ...

The first customer for the RCH-155 artillery system on the Boxer platform is Ukraine, which has already started to take ...

Germany's armed forces showed off ongoing large-scale exercises on Thursday, with troops carrying out preparations for the protection of Europe's eastern flank. Dubbed ”Quadriga 2025," the German-led ...

BILLERICA – High school football tryouts started Aug. 15, but Shawsheen Tech senior Ralph Raymond didn’t suit up until a week later. He wasn’t hurt. He wasn’t on vacation. He wasn’t sitting on his ...

Visitors to Gamescom sit in front of computer simulation games at the Bundeswehr stand in Cologne, Germany, on Aug. 21, 2025. The German army is recruiting new recruits at the computer game fair.

Recruitment drive. Germany on Wednesday launched a new plan to boost military service. The initiative, approved by Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Cabinet, seeks to attract recruits with better pay, ...

Germany's cabinet on Wednesday approved steps to boost recruitment for the armed forces and strengthen military readiness in the face of high tensions between NATO and Russia. Chancellor Friedrich ...

An increase in Army recruitment and enlistment has led to five more basic combat training companies at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, and a 30% increase in soldiers training there. The Army has ...

The field of defense is undergoing many important changes, and among them, those related to mimetic patterns stand out. Following the digital camouflage that became fashionable with the Canadian ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is exploring the return of the “shark attack” to Army basic training, a practice known for its high-intensity introduction to military life. The move would mark a ...