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The US Army Rangers are bringing back bayonets
Bayonet training has mostly been replaced in US Army basic training by other hand-to-hand combat, but Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s “warrior ethos” may have led to its return.
The Global War on Terror transformed the 75th Ranger Regiment from elite light infantry into a highly integrated special operations strike force. Continuous deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq fused ...
Lts. Christopher Barrett and Bryce Sullenger were declared the Army's top combat engineers after several days of grueling challenges.
FORT BENNING, Ga. — The 11th Airborne Division, headquartered at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) and Fort Wainwright, Alaska, made history this year by fielding teams in every major event ...
The US Army has reintroduced bayonet drills at Ranger School to prepare soldiers for combat scenarios where technology may fail, emphasising basic fighting skills and psychological resilience.
Officials at the Army's top infantry training course say bayonet training develops an aggressive mindset for the "last 100 yards" of battle.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (March 17, 2026) – In preparation for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District hosted its annual Park Ranger Workshop March 10–12 at ...
The 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) has a long, proud history dating to 1952, when the group was activated in Fort Bragg, N.C. The 75th Ranger Regiment is trained to be the most rapidly ...
The Army Rangers have long been known as one of the most elite combat units in the U.S. military and their weapons have evolved over time, reflecting changes in warfare and military technology Army ...
U.S. Army Spc. Caleb Godbold and Sgt. Drew Schorsch, assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, raise their prize pistols high for a victory photo. (Spc. Luke Sullivan/U.S. Army) A two-man team of Army ...
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