Well, governor, we also have fewer horses and bayonets, because the nature of our military’s changed.” The line drew laughter from the audience, and sparked chatter on social media sites.

I read with sorrow a story this morning on Military.com that reported the head of Army basic training is moving to do away with bayonet skills. It's funny that just a few days ago I was ...

President Obama responded, “Well, governor, we also have fewer horses and bayonets.” Does the U.S. military still use bayonets much? Yes. All Marines learn to use bayonets during their basic ...

"Well, governor, we also have fewer horses and bayonets — because the nature of our military's changed." ...

This is not about a fact check (yes, the military still uses bayonets, and even does bayonet charges, just not as frequently), rather it's about remembering why the military still uses horses and ...

HE WORRIES THIS COULD SPARK PROBLEMS. WHEN YOU PUT THINGS OUT INTO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT LIKE BAYONETS, LIKE MILITARY ASSAULT RIFLES AND THINGS LIKE THAT, YOU GET THE RESULTS WE SAW IN FERGUSON.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released) Strider Knives has designed a new bayonet it hopes to market to the military. It resembles the basic lines of the issue bayonet ...

President Obama responded, "Well, governor, we also have fewer horses and bayonets." Does the U.S. military still use bayonets much? Yes. All Marines learn to use bayonets during their basic ...