Army names newly combined futures and training command
The Army is consolidating Army Futures Command and Training and Doctrine Command as it works to streamline its capabilities development and fielding.
By Jen Judson
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Soldier found dead during basic combat training at Fort Jackson
A soldier from Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment, was “found deceased during training” on Thursday, the Army said.
By Beth Sullivan
US Navy increasingly factoring climate change into exercises
The U.S. Navy's climate strategy paints climate change as one of the “most destabilizing forces of our time,” aggravating other national security issues.
See the US Air Force test launch a nuclear missile
It was the second test in less than a month, after another launch was delayed to lower tension with China over Taiwan.
National Defense Service Medal won’t be awarded after December
The National Defense Service Medal is going into retirement on Dec. 31.
F-35B jets out of Japan make debut at Australia’s Pitch Black exercise
The 12 F-35B fighters were practicing the U.S. Marine Corps’ concept known as Expeditionary Advanced Basing Operations while Down Under.
By Mike Yeo
Meet the Army surgeon teaching combat life-saving skills to schools
The training taught school staff the same skills service members and medics are taught in basic combat lifesaver courses.
‘Prep course’ pilot breaks basic training norms — and just might work
The Army’s top initiative to address its recruiting shortfall is throwing the basic training playbook out the window, but early data shows it may work.
By Davis Winkie
Air Force leaders set new goals to diversify officer corps
The directive aims to create a “force more representative of our nation,” the memo said.
Soldier collapses in training at Fort Jackson, dies days later
A 17-year-old soldier has died several days after she collapsed during training in South Carolina.
Judge declined to halt ban on religious articles in Marine boot camp
The Marine Corps, unlike other services, does not allow religious articles of faith in recruit training, such as a Sikh beard or turban.
By Todd South
Largest annual Guard exercise adds big air power at US northern border
This exercise started in 2012 but has increased sevenfold in size and added major air platforms.
By Todd South