Five questions for the 82nd Airborne Division’s commanding general82nd Airborne Division Maj. Gen. J. Patrick Work talks deployments, All American Week and trainingBy Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer3 days ago
US special operations leaders are having to do more with lessCommanders are juggling how to add more high-tech experts to their teams while still cutting overall forces by about 5,000 troops over the next five years.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 days ago
Wearable device helps predict heat illness during intense trainingResearchers have measured more than 14,000 soldiers and Marines in recent years.By Todd South3 months ago
Marine veteran John Deaton to challenge Sen. Elizabeth WarrenA campaign video highlights his years serving as a judge advocate at Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona.3 months ago
Marine Corps’ deadliest sniper, Charles ‘Chuck’ Mawhinney, dies at 75The Lakeview, Oregon, native recorded 103 confirmed kills in Vietnam over the span of 16 months in 1968 and 1969.By Jon Simkins3 months ago
Multiple fixes in the works for Fort Liberty quality of life problemsPost officials are working an a host of short- and long-term solutions to decadeslong infrastructure issues.By Todd South3 months ago
Lighten the load: The Army’s plan to save time by shedding excess gearTo save time and ditch unneeded gear, the Army recently began a pilot program to expedite removing excess equipment from unit inventories.By Todd South3 months ago
Army picks deploying units to test electronic, cyber and drone warfareThe Army will select brigades to experiment with networks, cyber, electromagnetic warfare, small drones and loitering munitions while deployed.By Todd South3 months ago
Camp Lejeune water contamination tied to several cancers, study showsMilitary personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1975–1985 had at least a 20% higher risk for a number of cancers than those stationed elsewhere.4 months ago
Army announces spring deployments for seven unitsTwo of the units returned from overseas tours less than 16 months ago.By Todd South4 months ago
Islamic Resistance in Iraq blamed for fatal drone attack on US troopsSunday's drone attack on the Tower 22 base in Jordan killed three U.S. soldiers.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press4 months ago
VA to drop limits on IVF services for vets, following DOD’s leadPreviously, only married couples were eligible for VA assistance with in vitro fertilization.By Leo Shane III4 months ago