Soldiers push limits to compete for expert badges
The Expert Soldier Badge was introduced in 2019 for soldiers with MOSs outside of infantry, medical and special forces communities.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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Here’s what’s new in soldier gear in 2025 and beyond
From body armor to loitering munitions, the center for all things soldier gear is upgrading and fielding new equipment to troops.
Blue Angels, Thunderbirds scheduled to fly over Baltimore, Washington and Atlanta this weekend
“We are honored to fly over these cities in a display of national unity and support for the men and women keeping our communities safe."
By Diana Stancy
4th SFAB will be first 'out of the chute’ to JRTC rotation in June ahead of Afghanistan deployment
“The first one out of the chute, as we work to figure out how we maintain readiness as we adjust to the new normal," said Gen. Michael Garrett.
By Kyle Rempfer
This is what special ops learned 40 years ago from Operation Eagle Claw
The lessons of Eagle Claw led to the establishment of U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM.
By Richard Lamb
US adds cameras at Mexico border despite drop in crossings
The Trump administration has been quietly adding mobile surveillance cameras at the U.S.-Mexico border in response to the coronavirus pandemic, though fewer people appear to be crossing illegally. It’s the latest move as operations at the U.S.-Mexico border have become increasingly militarized and secretive.
How US troops survived a little-known al-Qaeda raid in Mali two years ago
The assault included rockets, mortars, car bombs and roughly 30 militants disguised in Malian Army and UN peacekeeper uniforms.
By Kyle Rempfer
Air Force botched building its new air base in Africa
Construction at Niger Air Base 201 might have violated the law and failed to meet security standards.
By Kyle Rempfer
540 additional troops to deploy to U.S.-Mexico border over COVID-19 concerns
Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson, the commander of U.S. Army North, explained to reporters that the additional 540 U.S. troops would help Border Patrol with newly granted authorities. Those new authorities allow Border Patrol agents to apprehend and immediately return migrants potentially infected with COVID-19.
By Shawn Snow
AFRICOM accused of more civilian deaths, will begin new CIVCAS report
AFRICOM said it will issue a new quarterly report on the status of ongoing civilian casualty allegations starting at the end of April.
By Kyle Rempfer
VA to accept non-veteran patients in New York to help with coronavirus response
The move is the first activation of the department's fourth mission to backstop community health care needs in an emergency.
EIB training deemed essential at some units, but soldiers raise concerns about COVID-19
Soldiers deployed to Poland will continue an expert infantry badge train-up, as it’s still considered mission-essential.
By Kyle Rempfer