Soldier who died waiting for US military to clear him for duty was a naturalized citizen, officials say

The Army specialist was stuck at Fort Lee while he waited for immigration security vetting — even after he became a U.S. citizen.

• ● Immigrant soldier dies waiting for US military to clear him for duty

Airborne units getting new vehicle this year; legs will have to wait

The Army's five airborne infantry brigade combat teams are set to receive the Ground Mobility Vehicle used by special operations forces this year.

Army announces upcoming deployments to Europe, Iraq, Afghanistan

The 3rd Cavalry Regiment, the 101st Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade and the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade will deploy in coming months.

• ● The 101st Airborne Division is back in Afghanistan

Pentagon corrects statements about air-to-surface missile, F-22 roles in Syria strike

The Pentagon on Thursday corrected the record on the use of an advanced air-to-surface missile and the F-22 Raptor fighter during the April 13 strike on Syrian regime chemical weapons facilities.

• ● After Syria missile strikes, US stuck in holding pattern
• ● Pentagon: Sarin likely at Syria sites, but questions remain

Army unit retracts memo touting VA benefits for soldiers due to bad anthrax vaccines

A memo about potential VA benefits for soldiers who had been vaccinated against anthrax was based on bad information, the Army said.

Army narrows locations for new Futures Command to 15

There are now 15 cities the Army will choose from to host its new modernization command, the service told Congress, where lawmakers are lobbying to attract it.

This team won the Army’s first-ever Best Mortar Competition

“We’re getting paid to shoot rockets out of cannons. How cool is that,” said a member of the winning team.

Army researchers are developing a self-aware robot squid you can 3D print in the field

In case you weren’t already terrified of robots that can jump over walls, fly or crawl, Army researchers are developing your next nightmare – a robot squid.

• ● Is that the right terrorist? This new tech IDs faces in the dark

Military Child of the Year: Army honoree deals with family in crisis

Her family's service dates to the Civil War.