Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies
The paratroopers add to the thousands of additional sailors, Marines and Special Operations forces sent to the region.
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters
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Pentagon confirms elements from the 82nd Airborne Division to deploy to the Middle East
The deployment comes as the U.S. weighs force posture options in the region amid escalating conflict with Iran.
By Eve Sampson
US expected to send thousands of soldiers to Middle East, sources say
The Pentagon is expected to send thousands of 82nd Airborne Division soldiers to the Middle East, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters
Brief scandal: Soldier without pants found in German nursing home
Breakfast at a German nursing home was interrupted by a surprise none of the residents had ordered: an American soldier, hold the trousers.
By Eve Sampson
The 101st Airborne and the history of the real ‘screaming eagle’
While the bald eagle is a national emblem, the 101st’s screaming eagle insignia pays homage to a genuine war bird from the Civil War.
Army sergeant dies from wounds in vehicle training accident
The sergeant enlisted in the Army in 2021 and was a graduate of the Army Basic Leader Course.
By Todd South