Units with 101st Airborne Division and 75th Ranger Regiment are testing the weapons now. Austin pledged to fully fund the office in the future. The then-Capt. Paris Davis was recommended for the high honor at the time but lost paperwork and other factors led instead to a Silver Star Medal. By Darlene Superville
14 months ago Practices that fed the mobilization machine during recent wars now bedevil the Reserve as those wars end and the Pentagon preps for bigger fights. The Pentagon has grown increasingly concerned about the potential for a conflict with China, which would require improved maritime capabilities. "We’re not actually pushing the vehicle with air, we’re using it to tailor how the air is flowing over the wing,” the former CRANE program manager said. The Mobile Protected Firepower is aimed to fill the shooting gaps to cover light infantry formations. The weapons are going to infantry, scouts, combat engineers and special operations. Army Times conducted data analysis that shows Army West Point football players are significantly more likely to become generals. U.S. and Philippine officials say the United States is seeking an expansion of its military presence in the Philippines. Load More