Apache helicopter shoots down drones in Europe for first time in combat exercise
U.S. soldiers used Apache helicopters to pursue and attack drones in an air-to-air combat training exercise this week.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
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Shelter-in-place order lifted at MacDill Air Force Base
The installation has lifted a shelter-in-place order that was enacted earlier Wednesday after officials said a threat had been made against the base.
Army hits setback as Hawaii board votes to reject environmental study
Hawaii’s land board has rejected the Army’s environmental impact statement to retain land on the Big Island used for live-fire training.
Army names newly combined futures and training command
The Army is consolidating Army Futures Command and Training and Doctrine Command as it works to streamline its capabilities development and fielding.
By Jen Judson
Soldier found dead during basic combat training at Fort Jackson
A soldier from Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment, was “found deceased during training” on Thursday, the Army said.
By Beth Sullivan
This Army division will change how armor brigades and divisions fight
Soldiers with the division will help the Army determine how to modernize and evolve formations to prepare for real-world deployments.
By Todd South
Army to replace athletic trainers with strength coaches on H2F teams
Teams will now have 11 strength and conditioning coaches, with a requirement nixed for instructors overseen by the Defense Health Agency.
By Todd South
Marine Corps relieves Air Station Beaufort commander of duties
The decision came after the service lost confidence in the commander's ability to lead, according to the Marine Corps.
By Riley Ceder
Back to 13-Marine squads and a new company for infantry battalions
Squads had grown to 15 Marines during infantry battalion experiments in recent years.
By Todd South
Army reduces transition job-training time, prioritizing junior troops
Junior soldiers will have 120 days to use end-of-contract training programs before leaving the Army, while higher ranks get either 90 or 60 days.
By Todd South
Army looks to expand its holistic health program for Guard, Reserve
A series of pilot studies will examine how the Army's all-around health and fitness program can be implemented among dispersed units.
By Todd South