Army scales back eligibility for Future Soldier Prep Course
The Future Soldier Preparatory Course, a cornerstone of the Army’s recent recruiting gains, is set to narrow its eligibility criteria.
By Eve Sampson
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National Guard exceeds recruiting goals for fiscal year 2025
The Army National Guard and Air National Guard combined to recruit 50,000 new enlistees.
By Todd South
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
How a deadly game of whac-a-mole unfolded during the Battle of Ka-san
Melvin Brown fought with all he had, from a BAR to his entrenching tool.
By Jon Guttman
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.
Government shutdown forces Army to cancel ‘Best Squad’ competition
The service said the 2025 "Best Squad" competition would not take place “due to a lapse in appropriations."
By Riley Ceder