Average age of new Army recruits up from previous years
Beyond recruiting policy, experts say the data points raise broader questions about how and when Americans are choosing to serve.
By Eve Sampson
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US Air Force looking for contractors to train foreign pilots
The U.S. Air Force is looking for contractors who can train foreign pilots receiving American military aid, according to an Air Force solicitation.
By Michael Peck
Air Force ‘battle lab’ to focus on protecting bases from small drones
The 319th Reconnaissance Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, will spearhead efforts to counter small-drone threats at U.S. bases.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
The US Army wants 11 business jets for ISR missions
The service is looking at buying up to 11 custom Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for its High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System program.
By Michael Peck
Flags honoring Danish troops at US embassy reinstalled after outcry
Flags honoring Danish veterans killed in Afghanistan had been removed by staff at the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen, sparking public outcry.
Opinion
Why the US Army must focus on winning the first battle of the next war
U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll writes that the service, despite raising standards and eliminating barriers in 2025, has "only scratched the surface."
By Secretary of the U.S. Army Daniel P. Driscoll