Army hits recruiting goal of 61,000 soldiers 4 months early
This is the second year in a row the service has met its recruiting goals.
By Todd South
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Army releases new primer on organization, purpose for leaders
Field Manual 1, “The Army: A Primer to Our Profession of Arms,” is available for download from the Army’s website.
By Todd South
Names of soldiers killed in Black Hawk crash added to memorial wall
Five soldiers' names were added to a memorial wall honoring fallen U.S. Army Special Operations Command soldiers at Fort Liberty.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
Advocates fear growing backlash against aid for homeless veterans
Activists worry that laws aimed at penalizing homelessness and a lack of support resources will hurt efforts to help veterans.
Court orders Army to review claim that soldier died due to malpractice
The lawsuit of a 26-year-old Army specialist who died of a preventable breast cancer will be evaluated on its merits by an Army claims board.
By Hope Hodge Seck
I volunteered for a mission. I could take photos that might outlive me
Drowning in fear and self-loathing, I reminded myself why I was here. Why I was in Vietnam. On this helicopter. It was why I’d re-enlisted.
By Marvin J. Wolf, The War Horse
VA urges mortgage firms to extend foreclosure pause until next year
A moratorium on foreclosures of VA-backed home loans is set to expire at the end of the week.
VA says its trust scores among veterans are at highest level ever
More than four in five veterans surveyed said they trust the department's programs and outreach efforts.
Army vet gets 25 years for bomb-making class used to target cops
The former soldier was convicted of teaching someone how to make homemade bombs for the express purpose of killing law enforcement officers.
VA wants vets to submit benefits claims before looming summer deadline
The VA wants vets who submitted an 'intent to file' to finish submitting their benefits claims before many hit a summer deadline.
US soldier arrested in Russia for alleged theft will remain in custody
Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black will remain in custody in Russia at least until July 2, Russian state news agency RIA Novosti said.
Graphic novel tells story of Army captain who tackled suicide bomber
New graphic novel tells story of how Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Florent Groberg saved countless lives.
By Riley Ceder