Troops in DC encounter few crises, but plenty of walking and yard work
Dozens of troops who spoke to Military Times view their current deployment as “part of the job,” but say they haven’t seen “emergency” levels of crime.
By Carla Babb
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Soldiers with high fitness test scores now exempt from body fat rule
The Army outlined the change as an incentive to maintain physical readiness and meet standards for high levels of physical fitness.
By Todd South
Army identifies soldier who died on rifle range at Fort Leonard Wood
Pvt. Andrey Okunev, a National Guard soldier from California, was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 48th Infantry Regiment.
By Todd South
US strikes drug-carrying vessel that departed Venezuela, Trump says
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. has carried out a strike in the southern Caribbean against a drug-carrying vessel.
By Regina Garcia Cano
Army picks 3 startups to fast-track self-driving squad vehicle
The Army has struggled to achieve fully-autonomous vehicles because of the inherent challenges on a modern battlefield not found on predictable roadways.
By Jen Judson
Trump’s push for more troops in US cities at odds with crime stats
Homicides through the first six months of 2025 were down significantly compared to the same period in 2024, continuing a post-pandemic trend in the U.S.
By Christopher L. Keller