Parachutes, sure. Military helmets and insignia, yeah. And gas masks are popular with everyone from your basic Occupy Portland protester to car painters who need a little fume protection. But the item ...

They sure don't make 'em like they used to. That's what a recent study at Duke University on combat helmets would have you believe. Findings from the study suggested France's World War I-era "Adrian" ...

Millions of dollars' worth of gear, including combat boots, helmets, vests and aircraft parts, is being junked by the Pentagon rather than stored or sold as surplus to suppliers who sometimes sell it ...