The MRAP's size and weight also makes it difficult to chase the enemy down narrow roads, over unstable bridges, or across rough terrain. Citing those reasons, along with the improved security ...

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. --Vehicle rollovers remain a serious concern for units deployed overseas. According to statistics compiled by United States Central Command (CENTCOM), there were ...

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany, July 6, 2011 -- The Soldier checks the indicator lights on the vehicle before turning the ignition key. The engine rumbles to life and he switches into drive. He moves forward as ...

It's not uncommon for technology developedfor the military to eventually find its way into consumer products, but the USArmy is taking things in the other direction. In an effort to improve thesafety ...

BAGHDAD — As the convoy rumbles down the dust-and-gravel road on Camp Liberty, heads turn and cars stop. Some people whip out digital cameras to steal a snapshot, while others strain their necks to ...

Private military contractor Blackwater Worldwide is starting a course to train troops to maneuver heavy patrol vehicles that are prone to rollovers in the chaos of war zones. Jim Sierawski, Blackwater ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X POTTSTOWN – In recent months, the Chester-Montgomery Emergency Response Team (CMERT) was presented ...

The Iowa City Council will discuss the police department's use of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle at a work session Tuesday after hearing renewed concern from community members over the ...

MIDDLETOWN >> The Middletown police chief and members of the Wesleyan student body on Wednesday debated the role of an MRAP vehicle owned by the police department, as public awareness of the armored ...