RAEFORD - Despite the American military's 21st century technological might, sometimes the troops find that low-tech, centuries-old methods are the best tools to get their jobs done. Enter the mule, ...

The best teachers at the Ninemile Remount Depot’s packing class never say a word, and might kick you into next week if you get a lesson wrong. Bert, Bart, Ernie and Palmer keep an impassive watch on ...

DUPUYER – Standing on the edge of a 1.5-million-acre classroom, Kristina Gillispie looked over roughly 250 pounds of homework. Her assignment: Find the best way to attach a jumble of food boxes, ...

Reporting from Bridgeport, Calif. — With 75 pounds of military gear cinched on her furry back, Annie was stubborn the whole way. The two Marines assigned to her pushed, pulled and sweet-talked her up ...

The best teachers at the Ninemile Remount Depot’s packing class never say a word, and might kick you into next week if you get a lesson wrong. Bert, Bart, Ernie and Palmer keep an impassive watch on ...

Soldiers in the field may soon get robotic relief from the 100-plus-pound burden of equipment they are often forced to carry on their backs. Looking like something from Star Wars, the robot - known by ...