Army changes in 2016: What U.S. soldiers need to know

New rules for promotion. A new evaluation for enlisted soldiers. Updates to retirement, Tricare and (finally, perhaps?) Army fitness. More missions overseas. Women in the infantry.

Soldiers can expect 2016 to be one epic year of transformation, unmatched in the last 20 years.

Here's a preview of what's in store at home and abroad:

Global missions

Units open to women in 2016

New evaluation reports

Changes to Army fitness

Search for a new pistol

New Army secretary

Army Olympians

New promotion point system

Review of uniform changes

Getting certified

BCT changes

Museum

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