Jared Keller

Jared Keller was the Managing Editor for content at Military.com. He is the former managing editor of Task & Purpose and previously worked for The Atlantic, Bloomberg Media, Al Jazeera America, and Maxim magazine. A former columnist for Pacific Standard magazine (RIP), his writing has appeared in Entrepreneur, Fast Company, the Los Angeles Review of Books, Smithsonian magazine, Wired, and many other outlets.

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The USS America (LHA 6) sails into formation during Exercise Iron Fist in Sasebo Japan.

Navy's Newest Warship Named for Fierce Marine Corps Campaign in Afghanistan

The top leader of the Navy announced Thursday that the service's future amphibious ship, a landing helicopter assault vessel...

The Army's Palletized High Energy Laser, or P-HEL

The Army Has Officially Deployed Laser Weapons Overseas to Combat Enemy Drones

A pair of laser weapons has been deployed by the Army to an undisclosed location overseas to blast incoming enemy drones out...

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, observe a Next-Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) machine gun with fire control during a Program Executive Office Soldier Operational Kit demonstration at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

The Army Has Finally Fielded Its Next Generation Squad Weapons

The Army has officially fielded its Next Generation Squad Weapon systems to its first unit, replacing its M4 and M249 weapons...

A photo illustration of an AC-130 equipped with a laser. (Image: U.S. Air Force)

The Air Force's Dream of Mounting a Laser Weapon on an AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship Is Dead

The Air Force no longer plans on installing and operating a high-energy laser weapon on a special operations gunship due to...

Amazon Big Spring Sale 2024: The Best Deals for Service Members, Veterans and Military Families

It’s that time of the year. After a busy holiday shopping season and a relatively quiet winter, e-commerce giant Amazon is...

The Tactical High-power Operational Responder

Top General in Mideast Calls for Microwave Weapons for 'Layered' Defense Against Drone Swarms

The top general responsible for U.S. troops in the Middle East wants to see a surge of directed-energy weapons in the region...

barracks room on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Were You Part of the Marine Corps-Wide Barracks Inspection? We Want to Hear from You.

The Marine Corps recently announced that it would conduct a force-wide barracks inspection. We want to hear from Marines on...

Directed Energy Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense

A Moment of Truth for the Army's Chief Laser Weapon

Four prototypes reportedly arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of operations in early February, with the Army...

An Army private begins unpacking his belongings in his barracks room on US Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea.

The Best Items to Make Your Barracks Room More Comfortable, According to US Service Members and Veterans

Living in the barracks as a junior enlisted service member isn’t great. These items can make your life measurably better.

The Best Deals on Shooting Gear on Amazon Right Now

You can’t get a ton of great shooting gear on the retail giant, but a few solid options exist for the eagle-eyed marksman.

The Best Military Watch Deals on Amazon Right Now

Whether you’re gearing up for an exercise or deployment or just looking for a new timepiece, plenty of noteworthy military...

A F-15 fighter jet piloted by then-Maj. Wilbert 'Doug' Pearson Jr. flies an ASM-135 anti-satellite missile on Sept. 13, 1985. (Paul E. Reynolds/U.S. Air Force photo)

The US Military Already Has a Decades-Old Countermeasure for Russian Space Nukes

During the Cold War, the Air Force used an F-15 and a specially designed missile to destroy a satellite in orbit.

Lighter, More Protection: Army Next-Gen Helmet Now Fielded to 82nd Airborne Division Soldiers

The Next-Generation Integrated Head Protection System will purportedly protect soldiers from small-arms fire in a 40% lighter...

The Best Tactical Flashlight Deals on Amazon Right Now

Get tactical flashlights from brands like Streamlight and SureFire for up to 50% off on Amazon while you still can.

Shown arriving at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, the USS Carl M. Levin was named after a longtime senator from Michigan who championed veterans’ rights.

A New Navy Destroyer Is Already Flying a 'Badass' Pirate-Inspired Battle Flag

The Navy destroyer USS Carl M. Levin arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii for its homecoming with a brand-new...

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