ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (Army News Service, Nov. 4, 2015) -- A novel attachment to the Soldier's assault pack might someday reduce the number of batteries carried to power night-vision devices, ...

It’s a problem that plagues dismounted troops: packing the right amount of gear in their rucks and associated body-worn gear to accomplish the mission and also sustain themselves should their work run ...

The Army is finding new ways for soldiers to have their rucksacks work for them, as demonstrated recently during a 1,000-personnel, 14-nation exercise in Africa. Central Accord 16, the largest ...

The Army could see new rucksack-portable drones in the force in short order, according to the Army's program executive officer for aviation. (Capt. Justin Wright/U.S. Army) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army ...

NATICK, Mass. He used to be one of them, so when paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division asked Rich Landry to design a rucksack to meet their needs, he was thrilled. "That’s my past," Landry said ...

Michael Walsh hopes to run 13.1 miles in under two hours Michael Walsh hopes to run 13.1 miles in under two hours Michael Walsh hopes to run 13.1 miles in under two hours For Sgt. 1st Class Michael ...

The U.S. Army this week plans to release three new apps to help soldiers navigate non-commissioned officer professional military education. The apps, due out Wednesday, will allow soldiers to download ...

Military packs and load carriage have come a long way since the one-strap haversacks of the Civil War allowed a soldier to lug rations and personal possessions onto the battlefield. These early carry ...

NATICK, Mass. (Jan. 30, 2015) -- He used to be one of them, so when paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division asked Rich Landry to design a rucksack to meet their needs, he was thrilled. "That's my ...