ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. — In a significant leap forward for Soldier safety and operational effectiveness, the 120mm mortar system’s attenuating blast cone has undergone a transformative ...

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert Ayala, acting mortar platoon sergeant of the 1-21 CDEC, led the training. The exchange allowed both Philippine and U.S. soldiers to refine their skills, understand each ...

More than 60 of the best indirect fire infantry soldiers in the world put their skills on display for the closing day of the 2025 International Best Mortar Competition. The four person teams were ...