Army Awards Bronze Star to Paratrooper for Heroism in 1965 The U.S. Army has awarded a Bronze Star for valor to a 79-year-old veteran for his bravery in the Dominican Republic in 1965.
Paratroopers Test New System for Airdropping Ammo, Kit into Battle The 82nd Airborne Division recently tested a new system for airdropping battlefield necessities such as extra munitions.
US Troops Arrive in Poland amid Russian Threats Paratroopers from the 173rd Infantry Brigade arrived in Poland Wednesday in the effort to deter Russia in Eastern Europe.
US Troops Jump with Poles Amid Ukraine Crisis Western allies bolstered Eastern Europe defenses as Ukraine pressed an offensive against pro-Russian militants.
Sky Soldiers Head to Ukraine for Joint Exercises Troops from the 173rd Airborne Brigade will join in allied military exercises in Ukraine next week.
US and UK Paratroopers Increase Training amidst Russian Aggression The 82nd Airborne Division is training more frequently with airborne units in the United Kingdom to expand the effectiveness...
US Paratroopers Join Multinational Airborne Operations in Africa About 200 U.S. paratroopers recently got the chance to train with French and Gabonese paratroopers in Central Accord 2016.
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...
Marines Suffer Most Cases of 2 Life-Threatening Conditions Related to Exercise and Heat, Report Finds The April issue of the Defense Department's Medical Surveillance Monthly Report, published last week, was focused entirely on...
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...
Army Eliminates Online Training Requirement for Noncommissioned Officers, Saying It's Too Burdensome The Army has eliminated a significant part of its online training for enlisted troops -- a learning program that has drawn...
Wide-Ranging Veterans Bill Gets Agreement Between House and Senate The Department of Veterans Affairs caregiver program, the beleaguered electronic health records program, veteran homelessness...