Army's Acquisition Strategy Stuck in Reagan Era The Army's latest modernization setback fits a pattern of failed attempts to replace its Cold War vehicles and helicopters.
Army Close to Final Jungle Boot Design The Army will soon outfit two brigades with a Jungle Combat Boot billed as more comfortable, faster drying and puncture...
Army Testing Rapid-Zoom Rifle Scope The U.S. Army is testing a rifle-scope that let’s shooters zoom in and out on near and far targets faster than ever before.
Army Shows Off Its Lightest Combat Helmet Ever Officials said that the newest combat helmet will feel significantly lighter to soldiers while providing the same protection.
Army Shrinks Force by 23K Soldiers in 2016 Budget Proposal The U.S. Army plans to slash another 15 thousand from its active force while funneling more money into guided missiles and...
US, South Korea Launch 'Training Event' Missile Barrage What the U.S. Army described as a “combined training event” followed North Korea's earlier launch of an ICBM.
Army Completing Testing for Jungle Boots Designed for Pacific Service leaders are testing equipment designed for jungle conditions to possibly update the gear issued to soldiers.
Army Wants Upgrades to Improve M4A1 Carbine's Performance, Accuracy The Army is considering upgrades to the M4A1 Carbine that could improve its accuracy and performance and alter its appearance...
Navy Ships, Army 101st Airborne Helos Respond to Irma's Aftermath The U.S. Army's 101st Airborne is positioning its helos to be used in search-and-rescue ops in the aftermath of Hurricane...
Army Weapons Tests on the Fly in Effort to Win Race Against Russia The Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment is field testing systems as the service tries to stay ahead of Russia.
Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or...
For Decades, Recipients Were Honored with Purple Hearts Made During WWII. This Company Now Forges New Medals. For decades, recipients of the Purple Heart were honored with medals that had been forged during World War II, leftover stock...
'It's OK Not to Be OK': Special Operations Wing Orders Stand-Down After Roger Fortson's Police Killing The Air Force special operations wing in Florida where Senior Airman Roger Fortson served before he was shot and killed by...
VA Says It Can't Change New Urn, Plaque Benefit that Precludes Future Burials in National Veteran Cemeteries Both the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs and the National Funeral Directors Association lodged...
'Unspeakably Cruel': Army Ranger Sentenced for Murdering Security Guard in Washington State A U.S. Army Ranger formerly stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison for beating a...