How an AI-powered dashboard gets Air Force reservists deployment-ready
The AI-driven personnel management system “was the equivalent of having one extra body in that department, saving them approximately 1,000 hours a year."
Military Culture
South Korean man sentenced for binge-eating to avoid military service
Exemption loopholes in military conscription requirements were taken to heart — and midsection — when one man intentionally put on more than 44 pounds.
How the ‘Brush-Off Club’ helped jilted WWII troops cope with Jody
The misery-loves-company club even featured critical, board-style roles, such as chief crier and chief consoler.
The American woman who sculpted new faces for battle-scarred WWI vets
The horrors of large-caliber machine guns and artillery warfare ushered in a new age of gruesome deaths and injuries.
Killer instinct: How one man taught US soldiers to fight dirty in WWII
Francois d’Eliscu's training regimen was so hazardous that by March 1943 trainees in the program had already suffered 1,600 injuries.
Army seeks 300 ground combat lieutenants to transfer to support jobs
In addition to beefing up five understrength branches, the Army is also looking for transfers into four functional area jobs.
Marine lights candles for romantic hotel surprise, sets room on fire
Update the safety brief.
Family alleges sewage leak in military housing sickened 4-year-old
An Army family is suing Fort Jackson housing after they say sewage contaminated their home, allegedly causing a severe bacterial infection in their child.
East Coast Marine drone squadron conducts first Reaper flight
The unit transitioned from an operational RQ-21A Blackjack drone squadron to the Corps’ Reaper Fleet Replacement Squadron in July 2023.
SOCOM must improve high-risk training oversight, report says
Parachute and combat dive training incidents account for the bulk of special operations training mishaps.
Global War on Terrorism Medals authorized for Houthi operations
Troops involved in Operations Prosperity Guardian, Poseidon Archer and Pandora Throttle are qualified for the award.
Army to put one-star recruiting hubs in Los Angeles, Atlanta
It's the Army's latest effort to bridge a growing civilian-military divide and stifle the drop in the number of Americans serving in the military.
With 31 pistols still missing, the Army offers $15,000 for details
Night vision goggles and a thermal optic have also been reported missing from Fort Moore, Georgia.
New Marine Corps sniper rifle is officially operational
The new weapon has three calibers that can be accessed via quick change barrels.
NATO artillery units link up their fires in Europe’s snowy north
Ideally, it’s a relay race of sensors and shooters across multiple nationalities, in the blink of an eye.
Army major becomes first reservist to receive rare Astronaut Device
Maj. Kate Rubins joins the rare ranks of a handful of soldiers who have earned the right to wear the Army Aviation Badge with the Astronaut Device.
Marine Corps F-35C notches first overseas combat strike
Marine F-35C pilots hit Houthi positions being used to target military and civilian vessels in the Red Sea area.
