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New AWOL policy comes after macabre summer called attention to missing soldiers
“They [will now] only become AWOL after a thorough investigation," the Army chief of staff said.
By Kyle Rempfer
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New force generation model aims to regionally align Army units, give troops predictability
“If we call you ... you’re going to go first because your equipment is tailored for that, you understand the environment ... you know the adversary [and] you know the plan," said one Army general.
By Kyle Rempfer
Netflix-style services undercut military recruiting ads, so DoD wants new authorities from Congress
The Defense Department wants to expand information collection, mirror private sector methods and help tailor recruiting content to youths, according to Stephanie Miller, director of military accession policy within the Pentagon.
By Kyle Rempfer
Barracks overhauls worth more than $9 billion coming to Army posts
The Army aims to eliminate or improve its substandard barracks by the end of fiscal 2030. To do so, it has requested $9.6 billion for barracks repair and reconstruction.
By Kyle Rempfer
Army SFAB advisers will have to share some friends with China
“There is a concerted effort to build mil-to-mil relationships between many of the partners we work with and the PLA [People’s Liberation Army of China],” said the 5th SFAB commander.
By Kyle Rempfer
Deployment demands, training requirements to be reduced, Army leaders announce
“Building from the momentum of the last three years, we must seek balance of readiness with our other ambitions," the Army secretary said.
By Kyle Rempfer