Army cuts hundreds of hours of redundant online training requirementsThe changes are effective immediately. Students in courses now do not have to complete them.By Todd South2 days ago
A Marine combat instructor shielded his student from a grenade with his body — and survivedWhen then-Sgt. Brett Meil saw a student inadvertently activate a grenade during infantry training, he covered him with his body and prepared to die.By Irene Loewenson7 days ago
GI Bill rule change could upend requirements for online-only classesA move by VA officials to simplify rules for the Post-9/11 GI Bill could cause new problems, advocates warn.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Army to slash thousands of jobs in major revamp for future warsThe cuts will mainly affect already-empty posts — not actual soldiers.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 months ago
This soldier repeatedly ran into a burning building to save othersThe single mother of five didn't hesitate to go back into the building to help others.By Todd South3 months ago
Army officials eye food stipend changes after latest meals controversySoldiers at Fort Cavazos say that officials won't grant any religious exceptions to rules requiring deductions from their Basic Allowance for Subsistence.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Cost drain and weapon stockpile drawdowns worry Marine generalExpensive defenses against drone swarms and cheaper missiles will be too costly against a better armed foe.By Todd South3 months ago
Multiple fixes in the works for Fort Liberty quality of life problemsPost officials are working an a host of short- and long-term solutions to decadeslong infrastructure issues.By Todd South3 months ago
Lighten the load: The Army’s plan to save time by shedding excess gearTo save time and ditch unneeded gear, the Army recently began a pilot program to expedite removing excess equipment from unit inventories.By Todd South3 months ago
Army fielding new helmet that protects against small arms fireThe new helmet gives added protection at the same weight of the current helmet.By Todd South3 months ago
Army struggles to standardize innovation without stifling itAs the Army's innovation revolution comes of age, what will happen to its people and projects?By Davis Winkie3 months ago
Enlisted leaders urge lawmakers to fully fund troop housing allowanceBringing back 100% funding for BAH would have a big impact on troops, the military's senior enlisted advisers told lawmakers.By Karen Jowers3 months ago