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Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed soldiers’ expectations
The brigade will be fully fielded with the new weapons by September.
By Todd South
How many troops were involved in the Capitol riot? Figuring that out won’t be easy
At least one active-duty soldier is under investigation, as is a retired airman.
Army PSYOP officer resigned commission prior to leading group to DC protests
Capt. Emily Rainey was still on active duty during the Jan. 6 protest in D.C., but she had already resigned her commission, a defense official said.
By Kyle Rempfer
Army head says National Guard may be allowed to carry guns in DC
“We’ll be looking at the intelligence, and make a determination over the next day or so,” Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Entire DC Guard, plus 500 from MD and others from VA, activated after pro-Trump protesters storm Capitol
More than 1,000 National Guard troops have been activated in response to the siege on the Capitol building.`
SECNAV ‘not sure’ when Nimitz strike group will come home
The aircraft carrier and its strike group are about to enter month eight of their deployment.
Army drill sergeant shot and killed in San Antonio
An Army drill sergeant was shot multiple times in her car early in the morning on New Year’s Day, police say.
By Kyle Rempfer
New in 2021: Older planes bound for the Boneyard
Congress put the brakes on Air Force plans to retire more than 100 aircraft, but the service did get the greenlight to retire some bombers, cargo planes and tankers.
Biden selects Hicks, Kahl for top Pentagon roles
Kathleen Hicks would become the highest-ranking civilian to serve at the Defense Department.
By Aaron Mehta