An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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Why the Army’s food service modernization must go beyond imitation
Modernizing Army food service isn’t just about mirroring college campuses. It’s about building a nutrition infrastructure to holistically support soldiers.
By Jordan DeMay
Alcohol sales stay possible in planned Army campus-style dining halls
Contracting document language is raising questions about features that might be included in the Army “campus-style” dining facility pilot program.
Marines retire ‘workhorse’ Assault Amphibious Vehicle after 50 years
From the shores of Grenada to the deserts of Iraq, Assault Amphibious Vehicles shielded and carried Marines from ship to sea to shore since 1972.
New field ration delivers more nutrition in a smaller package
The ration allows soldiers to pack five days of nutrition in a three-day footprint.
By Todd South
Army major on trial for rape charges involving more than a dozen women
Maj. Jonathan Batt is accused of a variety of sexual and aggravated assaults on women in Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., between 2019 and 2023.
By Todd South