Army News for the week of 19 OCTOBER 2009

Army Says Body Armor Safe
Testing anomalies cited in a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on body armor do not mean the plates are unsafe, said Brig. Gen. Peter Fuller....More


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Proposed 2010 Military Pay Charts
President Obama?s proposed 2010 budget includes a 2.9 percent pay increase for all servicemembers. This proposal is one percent lower than the 2009 military pay increase. However, considering current economic conditions this may prove to be a generous increase when compared to the civilian wage rates....More

Video: US Marines in Huge Firefight
Operation Saber - - Two U.S. Marines died as a result of small arms fire by enemy forces while supporting combat operations in Cykla, Iraq....More

Army to Field New Plate-Carrier Vest
The Army is poised to introduce a plate-carrier vest to provide Soldiers more lightweight gear in the challenging operational environments of Afghanistan....More

Benefit Alert for Veterans
Both the Montgomery and Post 9/11 GI Bills are worth more than $49,000. This money is not a loan and will help you cover the costs of getting a degree. Now is the time to use your benefits. Take the first step and find military friendly schools today....More

Guard Retires UH-1 Huey After 50 Years
The UH-1 Iroquois helicopter was officially retired by the Army National Guard, ending a service life of more than 50 years to the Army and close to 40 years in the Army Guard....More

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Looking for an Old Military Buddy?
Ever wonder where your long lost buddy from BCT went? Looking for that one friend you went on tour with years ago? Why not look for them right now? It's fast and easy with Military.com's Buddy Finder....More

Army 'Excited' About New Subcompact Gun
Despite initial industry suspicion that the Army would let the effort die a slow death, the service is moving forward with the development of a compact weapon that shoots like a rifle but slings like a sub gun....More

Vets May Get Another Stimulus Check
Millions of veterans could get another $250 stimulus check next year if President Barack Obama can convince lawmakers that the move is needed to help the economy....More

Soldier Risks Life to Save Woman
While driving on a four-lane highway near Conn Barracks a Schweinfurt-based wounded warrior dashed into the road to rescue a woman who was involved in a car accident and had staggered into oncoming traffic before collapsing....More

Riggers Test T-11 Parachute
The Advanced Tactical Parachute System T-11 made its debut at Fort Lee as six cadre members of the Quartermaster School's Aerial Delivery and Field Services Department logged a successful jump from a UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter....More

Sniper Competition Underway at Benning
Sharp shooters from around the world have converged on Fort Benning for the Ninth Annual U.S. Army International Sniper Competition....More