Army’s clock must now start ticking faster when a soldier goes missingUnder a new directive, the Army must notify a soldier's family within eight hours of the soldier being discovered absent.By Eve Sampson4 days ago
Soldier enlistments to be extended by 45 days because of shutdownSoldiers scheduled to transition out of the Army during the government shutdown will now see their service extended for 45 days. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 weeks ago
Army scales back eligibility for Future Soldier Prep CourseThe Future Soldier Preparatory Course, a cornerstone of the Army’s recent recruiting gains, is set to narrow its eligibility criteria.By Eve Sampson2 weeks ago
National Guard exceeds recruiting goals for fiscal year 2025The Army National Guard and Air National Guard combined to recruit 50,000 new enlistees.By Todd South3 weeks ago
Soldiers push limits to compete for expert badgesThe Expert Soldier Badge was introduced in 2019 for soldiers with MOSs outside of infantry, medical and special forces communities.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher3 weeks ago
Here’s what’s new in soldier gear in 2025 and beyondFrom body armor to loitering munitions, the center for all things soldier gear is upgrading and fielding new equipment to troops.By Todd South, Beth Sullivan and J.D. Simkins4 weeks ago