Military Branches (Page 6)

Posted on Nov 23, 2024

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, Commanding General of XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Liberty, shares words with soldiers and family during the 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command (ESC) change of command ceremony, at Fort Liberty, N.C., on June 11, 2024. The ceremony was held to provide an opportunity for leaders and Soldiers to say farewell to the outgoing commanding general and welcome the incoming commanding general for the 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. PS Bailey Whilden)

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Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who commanded 82nd Airborne in Kabul, caught by Senate hold for fourth star Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who commanded 82nd Airborne in Kabul, caught by Senate hold for fourth star

Posted on Nov 22, 2024

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Astronaut in Army Reserve awarded wings and space badge for trip to International Space Station Astronaut in Army Reserve awarded wings and space badge for trip to International Space Station

Posted on Nov 21, 2024

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Police report sheds new light on Pete Hegseth sexual assault allegations Police report sheds new light on Pete Hegseth sexual assault allegations

Updated on Nov 21, 2024

Archaeologists use measuring tapes and underwater cameras to record and document a WWII aircraft site in Papua New Guinea. Photo: Project Recover — Project Recover is a collaborative effort to enlist 21st-century science and technology in a quest to find and repatriate World War II MIAs to bring recognition to the service member, closure for their families, and to help a grateful Nation keep its sacred promise to bring our MIAs home. As a result of Project Recover’s missions, there are 84 MIAs awaiting recovery at this time (January 2020). Since 1993, Project Recover (formerly The BentProp Project) has located 30+ downed World War II US aircraft associated with scores of MIA service members.

History

Meet the team helping recover missing U.S. troops from deep underwater Meet the team helping recover missing U.S. troops from deep underwater

Posted on Nov 20, 2024

We showed the U.S. Marine Corps' latest recruiting ad, "Made For This" to a bunch of teenagers.

Military Life

We showed the new Marine Corps recruiting ad to some teenagers. Here’s what they thought of it. We showed the new Marine Corps recruiting ad to some teenagers. Here’s what they thought of it.

Posted on Nov 19, 2024

The littoral combat ship USS Nantucket sails on the water, the sun setting behind it.

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US Navy commissions latest littoral combat ship, the USS Nantucket US Navy commissions latest littoral combat ship, the USS Nantucket

Posted on Nov 17, 2024

Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue, commander of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps, boards a C-17 cargo plane at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Maj. Gen. Donahue is the final American service member to depart Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Alex Burnett)

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‘Last man out of Afghanistan,’ Gen. Christopher Donahue tapped for fourth star ‘Last man out of Afghanistan,’ Gen. Christopher Donahue tapped for fourth star

Posted on Nov 15, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason Burkett, commanding officer, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks to Marines during a battalion formation at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Feb. 1, 2024. This battalion-wide formation was held to brief future events and address questions regarding the battalion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

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Suicide rates among active duty troops, spouses and dependents have increased since 2011 Suicide rates among active duty troops, spouses and dependents have increased since 2011

Posted on Nov 14, 2024

Col. Robert Rodrigues, Acting Lead, Office of Special Trial Counsel, center, confers with his team at Fort Belvoir, VA, April 12 at OSTC headquarters. OSTC has improved U.S. Army justice, as the most serious allegations are moved away from the chain of command, to independent prosecutors. He manages 8 mid-level headquarters and 26 field offices across the Army.

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Army prosecutors have revived over 100 cases of serious crimes Army prosecutors have revived over 100 cases of serious crimes

Posted on Nov 13, 2024

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Navy destroyers shoot down 8 drones and 8 missiles launched by Houthis Navy destroyers shoot down 8 drones and 8 missiles launched by Houthis

Posted on Nov 12, 2024

Harriet Tubman (1820-1913) was born into slavery but later escaped to freedom, becoming a leading abolitionist. She helped more than 300 enslaved people escape through the route of the Underground Railroad. (Courtesy Photo)

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Harriet Tubman posthumously commissioned as brigadier general in Maryland National Guard Harriet Tubman posthumously commissioned as brigadier general in Maryland National Guard

Posted on Nov 12, 2024

A man in uniform stands behind a four-legged robot.

Tech & Tactics

That’s CHAPPIE: Why the Space Force has a nuclear material sniffing robot That’s CHAPPIE: Why the Space Force has a nuclear material sniffing robot

Posted on Nov 12, 2024

A sentinel from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 2, 2018. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser / Arlington National Cemetery / released)

An Army general’s final ‘walk’ at the Tomb of the Unknowns An Army general’s final ‘walk’ at the Tomb of the Unknowns

Posted on Nov 11, 2024

Marines in dress uniforms carry a large birthday cake.

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Get some cake, Marine Corps, it’s your 249th birthday Get some cake, Marine Corps, it’s your 249th birthday

Posted on Nov 10, 2024

William Anders' "Earthrise." (photo courtesy NASA)

History

The Air Force once almost nuked the Moon The Air Force once almost nuked the Moon

Posted on Nov 10, 2024

The destroyer the USS John Basilone sails through the waters around New York, wit the Statue of Liberty behind it.

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Navy destroyer commissioned in honor of legendary Marine John Basilone Navy destroyer commissioned in honor of legendary Marine John Basilone

Posted on Nov 9, 2024

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Army major accused of sexually assaulting 20 people over 3-year period Army major accused of sexually assaulting 20 people over 3-year period

Updated on Nov 8, 2024

The Army is putting more accountability measures in place for recruiters and local stations, according to a new policy memo from the service's recruitment command.

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Good Army recruiters won’t have to carry weight of ‘ineffective’ ones under new policy Good Army recruiters won’t have to carry weight of ‘ineffective’ ones under new policy

Posted on Nov 8, 2024

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Army charges Hawaii soldier with murder in case of missing spouse and unborn child Army charges Hawaii soldier with murder in case of missing spouse and unborn child

Posted on Nov 7, 2024

Capt. Lester Brown, Jr. was relieved of his duties as Navy Leadership and Ethics Command San Diego’s commanding officer.

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Navy fires commander of San Diego Leadership and Ethics Command Navy fires commander of San Diego Leadership and Ethics Command

Posted on Nov 6, 2024

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Soldiers, spouses fleeing domestic violence get faster access to emergency funds Soldiers, spouses fleeing domestic violence get faster access to emergency funds

Posted on Nov 6, 2024

Marine recruit picked up by police at San Diego airport after fleeing recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California.

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Marine recruit flees boot camp, stopped at airport Marine recruit flees boot camp, stopped at airport

Posted on Nov 6, 2024

National Guard cybersecurity election 2024

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Many of the National Guardsmen activated for election focus on cybersecurity Many of the National Guardsmen activated for election focus on cybersecurity

Updated on Nov 5, 2024

Sgt. Quandarius Davon Stanley died of injuries sustained during the Gaza pier mission in May 2024.

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Soldier dies of injuries sustained in Gaza pier mission Soldier dies of injuries sustained in Gaza pier mission

Posted on Nov 5, 2024

Twenty sets of family members from the Minnesota National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing deployed together earlier this year, which included parents, siblings, spouses, cousins, uncles and nephews.

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20 sets of military family members serving in the National Guard deploy to Japan 20 sets of military family members serving in the National Guard deploy to Japan

Posted on Nov 5, 2024

National Guard soldiers stand outside the Washington state capitol.

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Washington state activates National Guard ahead of the presidential election Washington state activates National Guard ahead of the presidential election

Posted on Nov 3, 2024

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Native American soldier gets OK to wear long hair, feather to honor heritage Native American soldier gets OK to wear long hair, feather to honor heritage

Posted on Nov 2, 2024

Close up of a patch on a Navy uniform. The patch shows the Tusken Raiders from Star Wars in crosshairs, with the caption "Houthi Hunting Club 2023-2024."

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Navy pilot spotted with patch depicting Houthis as ‘Star Wars’ sand people Navy pilot spotted with patch depicting Houthis as ‘Star Wars’ sand people

Posted on Nov 2, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard Cadets carry a log uphill during sea trials at the Academy, New London, Conn., Aug 17, 2024. Sea Trials is a set of daylong exercises that challenges swabs physically and mentally, while also marking the conclusion of the summer training program. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Thieme.)

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Cultural norms at Coast Guard Academy led to abuse of cadets, federal filings allege Cultural norms at Coast Guard Academy led to abuse of cadets, federal filings allege

Posted on Nov 1, 2024

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Marines say crashed F-35B malfunctioned, but pilot didn’t need to eject Marines say crashed F-35B malfunctioned, but pilot didn’t need to eject

Posted on Oct 31, 2024

Army developing robotics technician field for special operations

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The Army is planning for a new robotics technician MOS The Army is planning for a new robotics technician MOS

Posted on Oct 31, 2024

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Marine Corps corporal surprises little brother with EGA at boot camp ceremony Marine Corps corporal surprises little brother with EGA at boot camp ceremony

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Oct 30, 2024

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Garbage, PowerPoint, combat: Father and son revisit their wars at Marine Corps museum Garbage, PowerPoint, combat: Father and son revisit their wars at Marine Corps museum

Posted on Oct 30, 2024

Airmen of the Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing take part in a 9/11 20th anniversary ceremony in Sioux City, Iowa September 11, 2021. During the ceremony 185th Wing Commander Col. Muckey reminded members of the importance of remembering the events that took place on September 11, 2001 and the many achievements the unit had accomplished since. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Ter Haar/Released)

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Federal judge tosses lawsuit that challenged Pennsylvania military ballots Federal judge tosses lawsuit that challenged Pennsylvania military ballots

Posted on Oct 29, 2024

JUNEAU, Alaska (May 4, 2024) - Commander, Navy Region Northwest Rear Adm. Mark Sucato (seated front right) joins Alaskan Natives on the One People Canoe Society's traditional tribal canoe paddle and welcoming ceremony to kick off the annual Juneau Maritime Festival. Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) and Navy Band Northwest are taking part in a scheduled port visit to the capital city of Alaska. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Gretchen Albrecht)

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The Navy destroyed an Alaskan village in 1882. It just apologized. The Navy destroyed an Alaskan village in 1882. It just apologized.

Posted on Oct 29, 2024

Screenshot of the video game Command, showing a two-dimensional grid off of the Korean Peninsula and a ship on the western side of it.

Culture

The Air Force is letting troops play this wargame on its secure networks The Air Force is letting troops play this wargame on its secure networks

Posted on Oct 27, 2024

Two men in dress uniform, both standing in front of American flags.

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Coast Guard temporarily relieves CO, senior enlisted leader for San Diego sector Coast Guard temporarily relieves CO, senior enlisted leader for San Diego sector

Posted on Oct 26, 2024

A former U.S. soldier was sentenced to 30 years in prison for murdering a pregnant, 19-year-old soldier on an American Army base in Germany more than two decades ago, officials said.

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Ex-soldier sentenced to 30 years for cold case murder of fellow soldier Ex-soldier sentenced to 30 years for cold case murder of fellow soldier

Posted on Oct 25, 2024

Navy SEAL candidates train at Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) in June 2023.

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Navy SEAL training is safer after a trainee’s death, but Hell Week sleep rules remain unclear Navy SEAL training is safer after a trainee’s death, but Hell Week sleep rules remain unclear

Updated on Oct 25, 2024

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Army arrests ‘person of interest’ in homicide case of soldier found dead at Ft Leonard Wood Army arrests ‘person of interest’ in homicide case of soldier found dead at Ft Leonard Wood

Updated on Oct 24, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Enrique Dominguez III, an instructor with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Drill Instructor School, Recruit Training Regiment, directs the new Marines of DI school class 1-25 into a squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Oct. 3, 2024. DI school develops leadership, command presence, instructional ability, physical fitness, and professional knowledge in officers and noncommissioned officers to prepare them for the duties of a drill instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesse K. Carter-Powell)

Culture

JJ DID TIE BUCKLEE? Marine Corps adds ‘E’ for ‘Empathy’ to list of leadership traits JJ DID TIE BUCKLEE? Marine Corps adds ‘E’ for ‘Empathy’ to list of leadership traits

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 24, 2024

Army investigators have a person of interest in the homicide case of a soldier at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri who was found dead earlier this week, officials said Thursday.

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Army investigates death of missing Fort Leonard Wood soldier as a homicide Army investigates death of missing Fort Leonard Wood soldier as a homicide

Posted on Oct 23, 2024

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Air Force families at RAF Mildenhall forced to move due to condemned homes Air Force families at RAF Mildenhall forced to move due to condemned homes

Posted on Oct 23, 2024

Military Police members with 89th Military Police, Fort Hood, Texas, receive a convoy brief June 4, 2018. They were assisting 504th Military Intelligence Brigade to complete a mission during a field training exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Melissa N. Lessard)

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Soldier charged with string of rapes and attempted murders at Fort Cavazos Soldier charged with string of rapes and attempted murders at Fort Cavazos

Posted on Oct 22, 2024

Man buys 11-foot submarine model used in 'The Hunt For Red October' 1990 spy thriller.

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‘The Hunt For Red October’ ends in Wyoming as fan lands the giant sub used in the movie ‘The Hunt For Red October’ ends in Wyoming as fan lands the giant sub used in the movie

Posted on Oct 22, 2024

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer announced a new mountaineering badge during the AUSA 2024 annual meeting and exposition.

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The Army is creating a new mountaineering badge, but it won’t be the ‘Ram’s Head’ The Army is creating a new mountaineering badge, but it won’t be the ‘Ram’s Head’

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Oct 21, 2024

Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay P. Evans, left, and Lt. Serena N. Wileman, right.

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Naval aviators killed in Mount Rainier crash flew dozens of combat missions over Red Sea Naval aviators killed in Mount Rainier crash flew dozens of combat missions over Red Sea

Posted on Oct 21, 2024

A F-16D Fighting Falcon assigned to Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., sits on an alert mission during EXERCISE BAMBOO EAGLE 24-1 Feb. 1, 2024, at March Air Reserve Base, California. Bamboo Eagle is an exercise designed to provide an expeditionary air base environment where allied forces focused on Agile Combat Employment command and control, Air Superiority, and Joint War at Sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kekoa Santiago)

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How a parked F-16 suffered $30 million in damage How a parked F-16 suffered $30 million in damage

Posted on Oct 21, 2024

190401-N-HC646-0062 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (April 1, 2019) An EA-18G Growler assigned to the "Cougars" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139 takes off during a Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) at an outlying landing field attached to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. FCLP is a required flight training exercise that simulates conditions encountered during carrier landing operations while on deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marc Cuenca/Released)

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Growler crew dead at crash site, Navy says Growler crew dead at crash site, Navy says

Posted on Oct 20, 2024

Two Naval officers in full dress uniform with white hats, in a composite image, each sitting in front of the American flag.

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Navy relieves commanding, executive officers of Naval Repair Station Japan Navy relieves commanding, executive officers of Naval Repair Station Japan

Posted on Oct 20, 2024

A US Army landing craft loaded with vehicles and artillery components floats in the waters off of Fort Story.

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The Army’s watercraft fleet is slipping in readiness even as the need for it grows The Army’s watercraft fleet is slipping in readiness even as the need for it grows

Posted on Oct 19, 2024

Sgt.1st Class Scott White, a special forces senior communication sergeant with A Co., 1st Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group,checks the line one more time before Staff Sgt. Mark Stottlemyre, a special forces medical sergeant, rappels down the side of the cliff face. White and Stottlemyre were performing as part of a search and rescue team in a casualty evacuation situation requiring a high angle rescue June 19, 2013 during the Operation Evergreen Ember training exercise.

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Crew still missing as Special Forces and search teams reach Navy Growler crash site Crew still missing as Special Forces and search teams reach Navy Growler crash site

Updated on Oct 19, 2024

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Army PT uniform isn’t going away, but more options coming, service says Army PT uniform isn’t going away, but more options coming, service says

Updated on Oct 18, 2024

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Army revamps basic training to simulate battlefield stalked by drone swarms Army revamps basic training to simulate battlefield stalked by drone swarms

Posted on Oct 17, 2024

A US. Air Force B-2 Spirt assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 assigned to the 185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard in the sky over northwest Missouri on August 29, 2018. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot

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B-2 bombers strike Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen B-2 bombers strike Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen

Posted on Oct 17, 2024

220309-N-DU622-1001 PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 9), An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the "Flying Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122, flies over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin McTaggart)

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Growler crew still missing as Navy searchers locate crash site near Mount Rainier Growler crew still missing as Navy searchers locate crash site near Mount Rainier

Updated on Oct 17, 2024

U.S. Army air defenders assigned to 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Delta Battery pose on a 10th Army Air Missile Defense Command Patriot launching station Aug. 15 in Poland with the outgoing commander Capt. Robert Knabel. Alongside our allies and partners, 10th AAMDC systems demonstrate the readiness, capacity and resolve to deter and, if necessary, defeat aggression. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Smith)

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Army more than doubled soldiers re-assigned to its ‘most deployed formation’ Army more than doubled soldiers re-assigned to its ‘most deployed formation’

Posted on Oct 16, 2024

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Army announces ‘Master Combat Badge’ to combine CIB and EIB for infantry soldiers Army announces ‘Master Combat Badge’ to combine CIB and EIB for infantry soldiers

Posted on Oct 15, 2024

New Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB), 82nd Airborne Division conduct physical training (PT) with the Brigade command team and Holistic Health and Fitness team on Fort Liberty, NC, September 19, 2024. Following PT, Paratroopers attended the welcome brief, where they were introduced to the CAB's history, staff, and resources for Paratroopers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Vincent Levelev)

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The Army is redesigning its PT uniform: ‘If we’re going to be fit, then we’re also going to look good’ The Army is redesigning its PT uniform: ‘If we’re going to be fit, then we’re also going to look good’

Posted on Oct 15, 2024

An AH-64E Apache Guardian and UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter conduct a multi-ship capabilities demonstration at Fort Rucker, Alabama, October 27, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Andy Thaggard)

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With new bullets, the Army wants to turn Apaches and Bradleys into drone killers With new bullets, the Army wants to turn Apaches and Bradleys into drone killers

Posted on Oct 14, 2024

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade conduct cold load training on UH-60 Blackhawk and CH-47 Chinook helicopters as part of exercise Saber Junction 24 in Hohenfels, Germany, Aug. 29, 2024. Saber Junction 24 is a multinational rotational exercise designed to assess the readiness of the U.S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade to execute unified land operations in a joint, combined environment and to promote interoperability with more than 4,500 participants from the U.S. and Allied and partner nations at Hohenfels training area. The 173rd Airborne Brigade is the U.S. Army's Contingency Response Force in Europe, providing rapidly deployable forces to the United States European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility. Forward deployed across Italy and Germany, the brigade routinely trains alongside NATO allies and partners to build partnerships and strengthen the alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joskanny J. Lua)

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The Army is giving all soldiers a $240 special pay while deployed The Army is giving all soldiers a $240 special pay while deployed

Posted on Oct 14, 2024

Soldiers stand in formation during the 1st Battalion, 46th Infantry Regiment, 194th Armored Brigade, Basic Combat Training Graduation Ceremony on the Inouye Parade Field at the National Infantry Museum in Columbus, Ga., June 19, 2019. The parade field, which was built in 2009, is sprinkled with soil from the battlegrounds of Yorktown, Va., Antietam at Sharpsburg, Md., Soissons and Normandy, France, Corregidor Island, Philippines, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Now, every infantryman who graduates from Fort Benning, Ga., receives the honor of walking across the hallowed ground that heroes before them fought on during every major American conflict. Educators from Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee attended the ceremony during the U.S. Army, Baton Rouge Recruiting Battalion Education Tour at the Maneuver Center of Excellence in Fort Benning, Ga., from June 19 to June 21, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Adam Garlington, Baton Rouge Recruiting Battalion)

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Army ups recruiting goal to 61,000 soldiers in 2025, an 11% jump Army ups recruiting goal to 61,000 soldiers in 2025, an 11% jump

Posted on Oct 14, 2024

Four people in skydiving gear, wearing Americna flag-patterned helmets, walk towards a plane to skydive.

Army

Army soldiers, veterans, help Team USA win gold at World Skydiving Championships Army soldiers, veterans, help Team USA win gold at World Skydiving Championships