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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
New helmet-mounted power, data combo devices premiere at SHOT Show
Two companies showcase ways to power and transfer data to helmet-mounted devices, a key space-saving option for soldiers carrying more tech than ever.
By Todd South
Army’s mixed reality device nears fielding with final testing in 2024
If testing goes well, the Army plans to field the futuristic device by 2025.
By Todd South
New military child care benefit to kick in starting January 1
Open season is over, but many troops with a qualifying life event may still be able to sign up for the new benefit.
By Karen Jowers
These are the new pieces of wearable tech coming to the Army in 2024
A wearables pilot will track an entire brigade's fitness through smart wrist devices, chest straps and rings.
By Todd South
Don’t miss these military health care, child care deadlines
Dec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program.
By Karen Jowers
A soldier died of cancer at 26. Her family says the Army is to blame.
Spc. Maria Martinez's family says she explicitly requested a cancer screening when symptoms first appeared, but her military care providers refused.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Keep soldiers out of our creek, farm owners tell Fort Liberty
There must be something in the water.
By Jon Simkins
Navigating the Pentagon’s social media rules amid the Israel-Hamas war
While OPSEC remains a priority, the lines about what service members can and cannot post have become more blurred.
By Sarah Sicard
Saving money: Enrollment starts soon for this new military benefit
Here's how the new dependent care flexible spending accounts will work for military families.
By Karen Jowers
Aviators, ground troops and drones: The Army’s congestion problem
Training on counter drone work, new guidelines for adding drones to formations and better aircraft on the way.
By Todd South