Air Force Survival School at Fairchild Air Force Base trains aircrew for the moment they could become isolated behind enemy lines or stranded in hostile environments after a crash.
With over 3,000 units in service, the Stryker armored infantry carrier vehicle has become one of the most ubiquitous vehicles in the Army. Able to transport nine dismounted infantry soldiers along with the driver and vehicle commander, the Stryker features a variety of powerful weapons systems.
Of the more than 11 million American armed service members who served during World War II, only about 66,000 are still alive today.
The US Army announced it will invest $36 billion over the next five years to modernize its force, with a heavy emphasis on drone technology.