Support grows for dark horse Army secretary contender Marc Andersen
Six people described Marc Andersen's "squeaky-clean" image and good relationships that make him favorable for the Army's top civilian post.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Pentagon codifies fitness standards across branches
The new regulations spell out testing timelines, standards for troops in combat arms specialties and guidelines for pregnancy and postpartum fitness.
By Eve Sampson
This American soldier saved Charlemagne’s cathedral in World War II
Capt. Walter Huchthausen strove tirelessly to stop the building from collapsing and ensured it would be preserved as it is today.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Army seeks high-energy laser systems to kill drone swarms
The new laser systems are expected to take out intelligence and surveillance drones, as well as those that can carry high-grade explosives.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Army’s clock must now start ticking faster when a soldier goes missing
Under a new directive, the Army must notify a soldier's family within eight hours of the soldier being discovered absent.
By Eve Sampson
Guardsman learns to fly autonomous Black Hawk in less than an hour
In a training first, an Army National Guardsman used a tablet to control Sikorsky's optionally piloted Black Hawk and plan its task during an exercise.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Army Guardsman indicted for trying to ship military radio to Russia
Federal authorities also allege the Guardsman photographed a U.S. military base, believing it would benefit the Russian government.
By Todd South
Two drones swoop near Estonian base housing US troops, 1 shot down
Two drones raised alarms in the South Estonia region of Estonia on Oct. 17 when they appeared near the Reedo military barracks.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
The US draws down some troops on NATO’s eastern flank
The U.S. Army later confirmed the move, but denied it was a sign of lessened commitment to NATO.
Female drill sergeants to don Army campaign hat in 2026
Female drill sergeants will soon trade their upturned brims for the iconic, olive campaign hat long worn by their male counterparts.
By Eve Sampson
Why Army logistics need to think like combat units to survive drones
On a drone battlefield, supply units must train for survivability and move like maneuver formations, an Army officer argues.
By Michael Peck
‘Outcast’: the recruiting scandal that followed one soldier for years
A now-discredited Army investigation led to a black mark against an Army intelligence officer, despite him never being arrested, The War Horse reports.
By Rachel Fobar, The War Horse