Here’s what’s behind the US Army’s $2.1B R&D funding increase
Within the Army’s $253 billion budget request is a proposal to boost research and development spending by 12.9%.
By Daniel Terrill
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Danger pay for US troops could double, expand to more regions
The U.S. defense budget request for Fiscal Year 2027 has raised the prospect of an increase in the monthly stipend paid out to troops in dangerous regions.
By Hope Hodge Seck
After 20 years, Army logistics support vessels finally leave the Middle East
“The U.S. is looking to reduce its presence in the region as long term conflicts are coming to a close,” an Army official said.
By Kyle Rempfer
Army leaders are debating how to categorize soldiers who go missing
“This has been a topic of debate at the highest levels of the Army for the last several weeks," the Army secretary said.
By Kyle Rempfer
Murder, sexual harassment rates at Fort Hood among highest in the service, Army secretary says
“We’re getting an outside look to help us to get to those root causes and understand them,” said Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy.
By Kyle Rempfer
Army’s interim short-range air defense system on track despite minor ‘hiccup’ in tests
The Army says it's on track to make a decision by the end of the year on whether it will buy at least one battery of an interim short-range air defense capability rapidly developed to fill an urgent gap in Europe.
By Jen Judson
Mechanical failure, human error cited in Minnesota Guard helicopter crash
Mechanical failure and human error led to the crash of a Black Hawk helicopter that killed three Minnesota National Guard members last December, according to a Guard summary released Wednesday.
Leadership slams quarantined troops in Japan for arranging hookups on dating apps
Bored military personnel under quarantine in Japan are reportedly prepared to risk it all in the name of coitus.
By J.D. Simkins
Army SFAB enterprise changes leaders as it begins sending smaller teams out globally
“Afghanistan was a very narrowly scoped mission, by intent. But now, as we look outside Afghanistan ... you’re really going to see a huge return on investment," said the incoming leader of Security Force Assistance Command.
By Kyle Rempfer
Fourth service member COVID-19 death was a Virginia pastor
Spc. Curtis Fort, 61, died July 30.
Army Special Forces colonel faces sexual assault charges
Col. Kevin M. Russell is assigned to Army Special Operations Command, with duty at the overarching U.S. Special Operations Command.
By Kyle Rempfer
Army esports to resume streaming, unban accounts
After allegations of fake giveaways, harassment from commenters, and a proposed amendment to cut off its funding, the Army's esports team will resume streaming in the near future, officials said.
By Harm Venhuizen