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.
Army’s new chief looks to prep the force for large-scale combat
Being ready at home station and being ready to deploy over the Atlantic Ocean are two very different undertakings.
By Kyle Rempfer
Army Reserve activates seven units to assist European missions
The brigade-level command will support base camp operations for more than 6,000 soldiers in Europe.
By Kyle Rempfer
A warship with Marines loitered for a month on alert in the Red Sea during US embassy move to Jerusalem
Marines were on high alert and ready to provide quick reaction forces in the event of violence stemming from the U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem.
By Shawn Snow
Guard wants to ease armor, Stryker brigades’ ops tempo and increase parts and maintenance
Army National Guard leaders are looking at how they can ease the deployment-to-dwell ratios of their armor and Stryker brigade combat teams.
By Kyle Rempfer
Ranger was killed by Afghan friendly fire during night raid on al-Qaida, investigation shows
In the final hours of the Army Ranger’s life, he engaged al-Qaida fighters in close combat but that's not what killed him.
By Kyle Rempfer
Army announces winter deployments to Afghanistan and Europe
Four units will be deploying in coming months.
By Kyle Rempfer
Army Installation Management commander relieved due to loss of confidence
An Army official said that the decision was not related to IMCOM’s housing mission.
By Kyle Rempfer
Soldier receives ARCOM for his actions during the El Paso shooting
Pfc. Glendon Oakley gathered up several children at the mall and escorted them to police officers in the area.
By Kyle Rempfer
Investigators find $53 million in improper medical bills for veterans
Lawmakers want a clear answer on how VA plans to help the thousands of veterans hurt by the mistakes.
China Lake repair costs might top $2 billion
In the wake of earthquakes and aftershocks, one out of every five buildings is unsafe or carries use restrictions, according to the Navy.
By J.D. Simkins