Opinion
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
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Inside the US Army’s new modernization mega-command
The service has folded two four-star commands into one, as leaders hope for an Austin-style innovation jolt.
By Jen Judson
Army looking to funnel potential budget boost into modernization
After two decades of ups and downs, the Army is looking at its biggest base budget in history.
Budget caps leave Army with a choice: maintain or modernize, but not both
The Army is at "an inflection point" where it needs to fund both current readiness and modernization, but won't be able to do both if Congress can't pass a budget, Lt. Gen. John Murray, head of Army G-8, said.
By Jen Judson
Despite threat of a years-long wait, veterans slow to embrace new option on disability appeals
Only about 3 percent of veterans invited into the new Rapid Appeals Modernization Program have taken advantage so far.
AFN to broadcast NFL's championship games despite shutdown
The American Forces Network will broadcast the NFL’s conference championship games despite the federal government shutdown.
Marine combat vet Kruchten preps for prime-time MMA showdown Saturday
The 'War Rhino' battles Aaron Pico as part of a nationally televised Bellator card.
By Kevin Lilley
Commandos raid ‘Red Unit’ in ongoing campaign against Taliban financial network
Afghan commandos executed a nighttime raid against the Taliban’s “Red Unit” in Helmand province on Monday, seizing over a ton of hashish valued at $3.4 million and freeing five captives.
By Kyle Rempfer
DoD wants your ideas on how to operate, navigate underground
Rising populations, denser urban areas and existing security threats are forcing military and civilian emergency workers underground.
By Kyle Rempfer
New in 2018: Three aircraft programs to watch
The futures of the Air Force’s JSTARS and light attack aircraft initiatives remain uncertain, but the next-generation trainer is likely to begin production before the end of 2018.
By Kyle Rempfer
Army names new leader at PEO C3T
Maj. Gen. David Bassett replaces Gary Martin at Army Program Executive Office – Command, Control and Communications (Tactical).
By Amber Corrin
Congress to limit WIN-T funds until Army delivers tactical comms plans
Congress is planning to limit funding for the backbone of the Army’s tactical network until the service delivers a report on how it plans to modernize its tactical communications and data networks, according to language in a conference committee report of the fiscal year 2018 defense policy bill made public Nov. 9.
By Jen Judson