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
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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
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.
Wounded Knee medals decision sparks outrage in Native communities
Indigenous leaders on Tuesday called the move part of a culture war against racial and ethnic minorities and women’s rights.
Hegseth says Wounded Knee soldiers will keep their Medals of Honor
Hegseth’s predecessor, Lloyd Austin, ordered the review of the awards in 2024 after a Congressional recommendation in the 2022 defense bill.
This Korean War hero was awarded the Medal of Honor after 72 years
During action in the hotly embattled area called the Iron Triangle, Pvt. Charles R. Johnson is credited with saving the lives of at least 10 soldiers
By Jon Guttman