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From CamoGPT to life skills, the Army is changing how it trains troops
Gen. Gary Brito, head of Army Training and Doctrine Command, discusses what training updates mean for new and career soldiers.
Army moves ahead on plans to replace storied Bradley Fighting Vehicle
The program to replace the venerable Bradley infantry fighting vehicle is expected to cost $45 billion.
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White House approves $425 million in new Ukraine aid
U.S. President Joe Biden pledged to send Ukraine "hundreds" of air defense interceptors within months.
Trump aims to expand domestic military use if reelected
The Republican presidential candidate has pledged to station troops at the U.S.-Mexico border and use troops to carry out domestic policy priorities.
Three airmen who survived Tower 22 attack receive Purple Heart
Nearly 40 Guardsmen have received Purple Hearts for injuries sustained in the January drone attack, officials said.
Navy SEAL drowning deaths were preventable, military probe finds
Chief Special Warfare Operator Christopher J. Chambers and Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Nathan Gage Ingram died in January.
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Opinion
To deter Iran, US must rethink military basing in the Middle East
Geography is destiny, but when it comes to U.S. bases in the Middle East, it needn’t be, Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. (ret.) writes in this op-ed.
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Air Force Falcons unveil glorious AFSOC-themed football unis
The Air Force just dropped some special edition football uniforms and they are certifiably fire.
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Meal, Ready-to-Bulk? Pentagon urged to add creatine to MREs
The gains-based recommendation will now await a Senate decision in order to become law.
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When will the Army embrace hybrid-electric vehicles?
With a growing share of electric vehicles in the automotive market, the Army is still on the fence about the technology. Money and mass are to blame.
By Jen Judson
Soldiers could see a brand new PT gear design by next year
The Army is testing new designs for potential release in 2025.
By Todd South
Army to award Master Combat Badge to expert, combat-tested soldiers
The service will combine expert and combat achievements and is issuing mariner and mountaineering badges.
By Todd South
How saving soldiers’ lives influenced the Army’s new kit options
From bomb suits to parachutes, body armor and helmets, this gear protects soldiers.
By Todd South
Fighting ‘dirty’ — The Army’s plan to survive, and win, a doomsday war
The Army is reinvigorating CBRN training and gear as adversaries spin up hazardous threats.
By Todd South
Army’s mixed reality device set for upgrades and battalion assessment
The Army expects to award a production contract following next year's events.
By Todd South
This division is learning what multidomain means for small units
As the Army adjusts to a new way of warfare, the division and corps focus of the fight can lead some subordinate units wondering about their roles.
By Todd South
Army Reserve needs skilled soldiers to support major combat
The Reserve is looking to direct commissions and better technology to help recruit and keep soldiers in uniform.
By Todd South
How the Army’s chief of staff plans to modernize the service
The service faces an "axis of upheaval," Gen. Randy George said Tuesday.
By Jen Judson
Training partners give US soldiers better backup in future combat
The Army’s answer to training partner forces — its security force assistance brigades — is proving as helpful to the trainers as the students.
By Todd South
New program aims to help DOD civilians in Japan get better health care
Critics have long complained about a lack of healthcare access for Defense Department civilians in Japan.
By Karen Jowers
Sending THAAD to Israel adds to strain on US Army, leaders say
The top two Army leaders said the THAAD deployment also adds potential delays in modernizing the service’s missile defense systems.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Pentagon changes discharges for 800-plus vets kicked out for being gay
The move comes after a yearlong review of cases of troops forced to leave the services because of their sexual orientation.
Training changes on the horizon for Army Guardsmen
Leaders are weighing changes to Guard rotations at combat training centers.
By Todd South
All the high-tech gear the Army is bringing to soldiers
As technology advances, the gear soldiers use to survive on the battlefield and accomplish their missions becomes more sophisticated.
By Todd South
Make counter-drone training as routine as marksmanship: Army general
A 10th Mountain Division soldier-built application helps troops train for better reaction to drone attacks.
By Todd South