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One of 1st Black Marines to serve in combat honored for 100th birthday
Former Cpl. Lawrence “Larry” Diggs, a Montford Point Marine and World War II vet, received early 100th birthday wishes from top military officials.
Army leaders want soldiers to write about the issues facing the force
“Good writing, good thinking, doesn’t really have a rank.”
By Todd South
Lawmakers urge Air Force to shift fighters to guard, reserve squadrons
They worry that if A-10s at Guard bases in Maryland and Michigan retire without a replacement, those squadrons could lose their fighter missions.
Utah Gov. removed Guard commander two years after learning of problems
In 2021, the governor’s office received anonymous complaints that Maj. Gen. Michael Turley had allegedly created an ‘extremely dangerous’ command climate.
By Emily Anderson Stern, The Salt Lake Tribune
Former sergeant major of the Army talks fitness, fate of the leg tuck
Former Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston explains why he fought to keep the leg tuck in the ACFT.
By Todd South
Lawmakers demand answers on unpaid National Guard bonuses
“It is absolutely unacceptable that the National Guard has not paid thousands of soldiers and veterans the enlistment bonuses they were promised.”
By Sarah Sicard
The Army’s former top NCO has a new challenge on the horizon
Michael Grinston, the former sergeant major of the Army, will begin a new chapter in January when he takes over the Army Emergency Relief foundation.
By Davis Winkie
Personnel cuts and force redesign ahead for Army special operations
Though cuts are more severe in support and enabler areas, officials say those are the vital areas needed in Army SOF to compete against peer adversaries.
By Todd South
Lawmakers seek promotions for troops killed in Afghan airport bombing
Only one of the 13 troops killed has received the honor since the 2021 terrorist attack.
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