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How the Army is engaging soldiers to write and read more on key issues

Oct 14th: The Army wants soldiers to do more military reading and writing, as its leaders hope to capture feedback from the force on how to fight the next war. Read more ▸

Trump aims to expand domestic military use if reelected

Oct 14th: The Republican presidential candidate has pledged to station troops at the U.S.-Mexico border and use troops to carry out domestic policy priorities. Read more ▸

Mobile app gives armor soldiers a training simulator in their pockets

Oct 14th: The application works for the Abrams tank, Bradley Fighting Vehicle and soon the M10 Booker. Read more ▸

Why Army divisions must prepare to get dirty

Oct 14th: The 1st Infantry Division will be the next unit to run its headquarters through an in-person, large-scale combat exercise. Read more ▸

From drone swarms to exoskeletons, Army charts path for robotic future

Oct 14th: Drone swarms, automated convoy operations and an exoskeleton to lighten the load are on the horizon. Read more ▸

Sensor upgrades next up for the Army’s new rifle and machine gun

Oct 14th: The Army wants 'plug and play' options for sensor development with the weapon's fire control. Read more ▸

Soldiers will get $240 a month for operational deployments

Oct 14th: The benefit is the new standard for operational deployment pay moving forward for the service, said Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth. Read more ▸

What ‘Transformation in Contact’ means for the enlisted soldier

Oct 14th: The top enlisted soldier at U.S. Army Forces Command says junior soldiers now have a voice in the Army's future. Read more ▸

Plans for multiple VA medical clinics remain stalled despite funding

Oct 14th: More than $670 million set aside for new VA outpatient clinics in 12 states is still waiting for final plans from the White House and Congress. Read more ▸

US to send missile defense system and troops to Israel

Oct 14th: That announcement comes as Iran has warned Washington to keep American military forces out of Israel. Read more ▸

Army wants all troops on new fitness program by 2032. How’s it going?

Oct 14th: In one year, the Army has trained more than 1,300 Health and Fitness integrators to bring holistic health training to their units. Read more ▸

US Army sets ambitious new recruiting goal following years of struggle

Oct 14th: The Army is boosting its recruiting goal after meeting its recruiting goals for the first time in several years. Read more ▸

How the Army’s upgrading ammo to destroy targets large and small

Oct 14th: One-way tracers, airbursting grenades and enhanced training rounds for night combat are in the works. Read more ▸

How the Army plans to remove soldiers from the deadly breach

Oct 14th: Drones, autonomous bulldozers, target recognition software and more are all part of the experiments. Read more ▸

Air Force maintainers will learn more about mishaps but can’t share it

Oct 14th: A two-year spike in maintenance-related mishaps has cost the Air Force more than $79 million and prompted the new training. Read more ▸

How Project Polaris is gearing up the brigade by targeting the squad

Oct 14th: The home for all things soldier gear is partnering with a host of Army entities to build a better infantry brigade by working from the bottom up. Read more ▸

GM Defense pitches silent-drive vehicle as heir to the Humvee

Oct 14th: GM Defense has developed a technology demonstrator to show the Army what is possible for a new tactical vehicle with a diesel engine and electric power. Read more ▸

Trial by fire: How the Army banks on frontline units to test new gear

Oct 14th: Army leaders take another stab at familiar objectives — culture change and acquisition reform. Read more ▸

US Army Pacific to absorb new units under ‘transformation’ mantra

Oct 11th: Several units in the Pacific — from Hawaii to Alaska — were chosen as part of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George’s 'transformation in contact' push. Read more ▸

Three airmen who survived Tower 22 attack receive Purple Heart

Oct 11th: Nearly 40 Guardsmen have received Purple Hearts for injuries sustained in the January drone attack, officials said. Read more ▸

NC National Guard helicopter blows away Hurricane Helene supplies

Oct 11th: The incident from earlier this month is under investigation. Read more ▸

Senator seeks to overhaul VA suicide prevention algorithm favoring men

Oct 11th: Women veteran suicide rates jumped 24% from 2020 to 2021, but some say prevention should focus on men because their rates remain considerably higher. Read more ▸

Navy SEAL drowning deaths were preventable, military probe finds

Oct 11th: Chief Special Warfare Operator Christopher J. Chambers and Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Nathan Gage Ingram died in January. Read more ▸

‘Loss of confidence’ doesn’t explain enough about command firings

Oct 11th: Our guest opinion writer argues that the military should share more about the details of command firings. Read more ▸

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