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Suspect Named, New Details Released in Case of Missing Soldier Vanessa Guillen
Army officials said there is no evidence that a soldier who killed himself to avoid capture sexually assaulted Guillen.
Army's Senior Officer Ranks Are Not Diverse Enough, General Says
Gen. Paul Funk II agreed that the general officer ranks do not represent the demographics of the country.
Army Halts SERE Course after 90 Students Test Positive for Coronavirus
Out of the 110 students in the course, 82 students, along with eight instructors, tested positive for COVID-19.
Senate Proposal May Delay Launch of ACFT
Lawmakers in the Senate are proposing a new hurdle in the Army's race to replace its outdated physical fitness test.
Army Contracts with GM for New Infantry Vehicle Based on Chevy Colorado
U.S. Army paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne will be the first unit to receive the service's new Infantry Assault Vehicle.
Investigation Details Afghanistan Insider Attack That Killed Army Sergeant Major
The attack took place on the 1st SFAB's first deployment to Afghanistan.
The Army Is About to Get its First Female Green Beret
A female soldier is scheduled to graduate from the Special Forces Qualification Course in July and become the first woman to...
Inside the Army’s Decision to Eliminate Photos from Officer Promotion Boards
Officials have also said they will begin an evaluation in August of whether to remove photos from enlisted and warrant...
Army Won't Ban Confederate Flag Displays Without Pentagon Approval
Army leaders on Thursday announced an effort to reduce racial bias and foster inclusion in the ranks.
General’s Twitter Poll Shows Support for Removing Army Promotion Board Photos
An unofficial poll on Twitter conducted by the commander of Army Training and Doctrine Command shows that an overwhelming...
Soldier Used Upcoming Deployment to Plan Deadly Attack on Unit, Indictment States
"Melzer declared himself to be a traitor against the United States, and described his own conduct as tantamount to treason...
The Air Force Is Getting a Replacement for Its Cold War-Era Pistols
The Air Force recently announced it will soon start fielding 125,000 of the Army's new Modular Handgun Systems.
US Soldier Charged with Planning Deadly Ambush on His Army Unit, DOJ Says
Melzer allegedly sent information about his unit's location and movements to members of the Order of the Nine Angles.
Fort Hood General Makes Facebook Plea to Find Missing Soldier
The move came hours after skeletal remains found in nearby Killeen were identified as another soldier.
Army Still Deciding How Soon Soldiers Will Have to Take ACFT After Giving Birth
An Army postpartum fitness policy was promised eight months ago.
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Pentagon Lifts Travel Ban in All Except 3 States
Ten more states have met the criteria to lift the travel restrictions the Pentagon set in place in March.
Senate Proposal May Delay Launch of ACFT
Lawmakers in the Senate are proposing a new hurdle in the Army's race to replace its outdated physical fitness test.
Pentagon to Retirees: Plan Now for Tricare Select Enrollment Fees in 2021
It's the first time since the creation of Tricare Select that users will have to pay a monthly fee.
Army Contracts with GM for New Infantry Vehicle Based on Chevy Colorado
U.S. Army paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne will be the first unit to receive the service's new Infantry Assault Vehicle.
Major Space Force Units to Be Called Deltas, Officials Announce
The U.S. Space Force has determined how it will be organized, right down to the squadron level.
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360 footage of an A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the A-10 Demonstration team, F-16 Viper assigned to the Viper...
Army News
Army Relies on Social Media for Recruitment During Pandemic, Tampa Unit has Reopened
The national command was 4,000 enlistments behind its annual goal by the end of June.
Military Chief: Troops Were Issued Bayonets in DC Unrest
The soldiers were told the bayonets were to remain in their scabbards and not attached to their service rifles.
Duckworth Says She'll Block Military Promotions Until Vindman Gets Consideration
Sen. Duckworth said she would block a promotions list with 1,123 names on it until she had confirmation.
Navy News
Navy Chief Who Died Aboard Deployed Carrier Roosevelt Identified
The carrier has been operating in the Eastern Pacific and was in the vicinity of Pearl Harbor at the time.
Sailor Aboard Deployed Carrier Roosevelt Dies After Medical Emergency
The carrier has been operating in the Eastern Pacific.
NCIS Warns Navy After LSD Investigations Surge 70%
The NCIS issued a warning about the drug activity, which they say is largely taking place on the dark web.
Air Force News
Air Force IDs Lieutenant Killed in South Carolina F-16 Crash
The latest accident marks the fourth crash of a U.S. Air Force fighter jet since May.
'Shame on Us' If Important Air Force Reforms Fall By the Wayside, Top General Says
Gen. Goldfein said if the chance to make things right for all airmen falls by the wayside, it will be the Air Force's fault.
Pilot Killed in Fighter Jet Crash at Shaw Air Force Base, Officials Say
The pilot was the fighter jet's lone occupant, and no other injuries were reported, according to the release.
Marine Corps News
Marine Corps' First Female Ground Combat Battalion Commander Reflects on her Historic Role
Macander said her role and history-making command came with its own set of challenges.
General, Colonel Rebuked After Marine Corps Finds Serious Flaws in Fatal Crash Investigation
The Marine Corps has acknowledged a host of problems with an investigation into a midair collision off the coast of Japan.
Navy Task Force to Review Use of Promotion Photos; Marines Will Still Require Them
Another military branch is reviewing whether it should do away with promotion photo requirements.
Coast Guard News
Pressure Increases on Coast Guard to Ban Confederate Flag
The Coast Guard changed its policy in 2019 to give commanders discretion as to how to handle such imagery.
Coast Guard Station Brunswick Honors Shipwreck Rescue Efforts
Eight members of Coast Guard Station Brunswick were recognized Monday for their exemplary performance during rescue efforts.
Coast Guard Rescues 10 After Boat Sinks in Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay
A Coast Guard rescue swimmer rescued the 10 people with the help of a Good Samaritan.