Middle Column

Sayings and lessons from the outgoing sergeant major of the Army

The 16th Sergeant Major of the Army Michael A. Grinston has provided some memorable quotes during his time as the service's top enlisted soldier.

How this unit could shape the future of infantry battalions for decades

Marine infantry battalions will now be manned with 880 Marines and sailors, down from 965 a few years ago.

How to support your spouse during your shift to civilian life

The bottom line is your spouse needs all the same information you do.

A new home base: How to choose a post-military destination

The whole idea is to have a support system in place and make your transition to civilian life a simple as possible.

Louisiana Army base renamed after World War I Harlem Hellfighter

The Louisiana Army base previously known as Fort Polk was officially redesignated to Fort Johnson.

Military nominations hold could hurt readiness, says top Marine nominee

One misstep by an less experienced leader can have cascading effects on the entire operation, Marine Gen. Eric Smith said.

US sending $325 million package of military aid to Ukraine

The aid will include missiles for what are considered critical air defense systems.

Opinion

As it plans NGAD fighter, Pentagon must learn from past failures

The DoD must wrap up the NGAD’s development phase as quickly as possible to avoid the snowballing effect of updates and new features.

House committee boosts shipbuilding plans despite budget caps

A House defense policy bill would accelerate submarine and amphibious construction, though it's unclear where the money will come from amid budget caps.

Marines provide more details on short-notice deployment to Middle East

Seventeen Marines from the 26th MEU's low-altitude air-defense detachment were deployed to Kuwait before they finished predeployment training.

Opinion

Trump faces Espionage Act charges, which covers a lot more than spying

Spy cases are rare. More typically, the act applies to the unauthorized gathering, possessing or transmitting of certain sensitive government information.

Army hits retention goal four months early, says top enlisted soldier

Recruiting remains a challenge, but the service has hit its retention goals for the past four years.

Entrepreneurship for vets can look many ways – here’s what to consider

The important thing to remember when starting your first business as a newly-separated veteran is to not fear taking risks.

Opinion

Stigmatization, not loneliness, is the true national security threat

If the takeaway from the Discord leaker is that loneliness risks national security, troops may reject getting mental health help.

Florida center says exercise, community help veterans heal old injury

One 81-year-old Vietnam vet has gone from a walker to a cane and hopes to jog 3 miles soon.

Anti-tank quarterbacks: That time the Army put grenades in footballs

The Army attempted to meld Americans’ love of football with combat — with mixed results.