News
Army announces ‘Master Combat Badge’ to combine CIB and EIB for infantry soldiers
Equivalent awards will be issued for medics and other soldiers who have earned both a combat and expert badge in their field.
The Army is redesigning its PT uniform: ‘If we’re going to be fit, then we’re also going to look good’
The Army’s top enlisted leader said the current PT gear does not “represent who we are as warfighters.”
With new bullets, the Army wants to turn Apaches and Bradleys into drone killers
The new rounds will be built to take-down drones with timed fuses.
The Army is giving all soldiers a $240 special pay while deployed
All soldiers on “operational” deployments will get the pay bump, regardless of rank. Training deployments will not count.
News
Army ups recruiting goal to 61,000 soldiers in 2025, an 11% jump
After meeting its 2024 recruiting goals, the Army wants to recruit 6,000 more soldiers in 2025.
Culture
Why Lionel Richie’s face is on the side of a Chinook in North Carolina
The Iowa National Guard’s 171st Aviation Regiment joined Hurricane Helene relief efforts to say, ‘Hello. Is it aid you’re looking for?’
Military Life
Navy officer launches career mentorship program for vets, military spouses
Jai Salters recently launched Mil Mentor, a career program that aims to pair veterans and military spouses with industry experts.
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