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House appropriators want more cargo helos for US Army in FY22

House appropriators' funding of the CH-47F Block II Chinook cargo helicopter in its FY22 spending bill sets up another year of support for a procurement program for which the Army has little appetite.

By Jen Judson

3 years ago

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, and the 173rd Airborne Brigade train sling loads and perform air assaults for Saber Junction 20 on Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Aug. 10, 2020.

Latest Chinook helo variant has excessive rotor blade vibrations heading into major test

The Army is dealing with excessive vibrations with its new Chinook rotor blade design heading into a limited-user test this spring.

By Jen Judson

4 years ago

Behold! Cargo socks, the gift you never knew you needed

Cargo socks make the perfect present.

By Sarah Sicard

4 years ago

‘Fabletics’ gaffe led to Veterans Day discount on yoga pants, but only for men

Good news! Fabletics offered a Veterans Day discount to those with lucky enough to be blessed with XY chromosomes.

By Sarah Sicard and Jon Simkins

4 years ago

A brief history of cargo pants, the military’s greatest fashion contribution

The British first adopted pocketed pants in the 1930s.

By Sarah Sicard

4 years ago

Best pics of the week: Jan. 5, 2020

Rapid response forces head to the Middle East, Marines secure the embassy in Baghdad and more pics from the services in this week's Frontline Photos.

5 years ago

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