A special House panel has been examining the issue for the last year.
If testing goes well, the Army plans to field the futuristic device by 2025.
Open season is over, but many troops with a qualifying life event may still be able to sign up for the new benefit.
What steps will the Army take to avoid becoming hollow?
Added firepower, better troop protection and robotic escorts add punch to ground combat.
Congress enters 2024 without a clear plan for federal spending, just a few weeks before another budget deadline.
The Pentagon isn't considering withdrawing the extra troops anytime soon.
A wearables pilot will track an entire brigade's fitness through smart wrist devices, chest straps and rings.
But if the Army gets the money, will that permanently solve its housing problems?
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in June extended the mission through September 2024.
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