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US Army launches artillery battalion focused on Europe deterrence
The U.S. Army this fall activated an artillery battalion in New York that is intended to give commanders in Europe new options for long-range strikes.
By Eve Sampson
Marines fire HIMARS for first time near Mount Fuji
The live-fire exercise near Mount Fuji comes amid unprecedented tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Soldiers push limits to compete for expert badges
The Expert Soldier Badge was introduced in 2019 for soldiers with MOSs outside of infantry, medical and special forces communities.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Army Korea’s move to longer duty tours to come in stages, general says
The new model will see soldiers accompanied by their families serving a three-year tour in Korea and unaccompanied troops serving two years.
By Hope Hodge Seck