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US special operations leaders are having to do more with less
Commanders are juggling how to add more high-tech experts to their teams while still cutting overall forces by about 5,000 troops over the next five years.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
The Army wants to see more ‘creativity’ from special operations forces
The new general atop 1st Special Forces Command has a unique background and perspective on where spec ops may go next.
By Davis Winkie
Army Reserve chief investigating over-tasking, wants faster promotions
Lt. Gen. Jody Daniels said she's eyeing her own staff's tasking practices, too.
By Davis Winkie
Army at work on a digital ‘blue book’ app, top enlisted soldier says
The app is anticipated to enter beta testing in October 2024.
By Davis Winkie
Army leaders see Latin America as test bed for military tech
The region's proximity, partners and security challenges provide ways to test out new concepts and tech.
By Todd South
Despite struggles, Army claims ‘progress’ on housing, quality of life
Army leaders are optimistic that "generational" investment in struggling areas like barracks can meaningfully increase soldier quality of life.
By Davis Winkie
How the green beret became the symbol of US Army Special Forces
The green beret is an enduring symbol of special forces.
By Sarah Sicard
Barracks and base fixes won’t be one-size-fits-all, Army 3-star says
The three-star general and head of Installation Management Command argued that it's part of a broader shift in thinking over recent decades.
By Davis Winkie
Are ‘motor pool Mondays’ a waste of time? Maybe, Army chief suggests.
The Army chief of staff says he thinks excess maintenance wastes soldiers' time.
By Davis Winkie
The fate of Army Special Operations Forces
The most likely combat is irregular warfare. The Army may cut its lead forces for that kind of fight.
By Todd South
Op tempo, training complexity pose risk to aircrews, per aviation boss
The Army's top aviation officer explains what the service has done to prevent mishaps in the wake of a series of deadly crashes.
By Davis Winkie