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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.

By Claire Barrett

2 weeks ago

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.

8 weeks ago

Here’s what’s new in soldier gear in 2025 and beyond

From body armor to loitering munitions, the center for all things soldier gear is upgrading and fielding new equipment to troops.

By Todd South, Beth Sullivan and J.D. Simkins

2 months ago

Tricare warns government shutdown could stall claims payments

“Tricare may not be able to process or pay medical claims for services received on or after October 1, 2025, until funding is restored," its website says.

By Karen Jowers

2 months ago

USAF must focus maintainers on key planes as readiness suffers: Meink

Readiness rates of U.S. Air Force planes have steadily declined in recent years, despite efforts by multiple administrations to improve them.

By Stephen Losey

3 months ago

Four soldiers killed in Washington state helicopter crash, Army says

Four special operations soldiers died when the MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter they were aboard crashed near JBLM earlier this week, officials said.

3 months ago