From Vietnam-era jungle fatigues to modern OCP uniforms, ripstop fabric gave military clothing a practical balance of light weight, durability and damage control.

Nearly 10,000 participants gathered at Fort Irwin to test drones, electronic warfare systems, AI-assisted command networks, and other technology that could shape the future Army.

Marked “c,” this unusual Italian military chest contains nearly everything three officers needed to prepare and serve a meal in the field. Its fitted cookware, tableware, stove, condiment containers, and convertible table reveal a rarely seen side of military life.

A routine construction project at Germany’s Nordholz naval air base uncovered a remarkably complete StuG III assault gun, along with evidence that more wartime equipment may remain underground.