A brigade from the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell became the first unit equipped with the Army’s new Next Generation Squad Weapons. These accounts can help troops save an average of 30% on unreimbursed health care expenses. The new helmet gives added protection at the same weight of the current helmet. The SlingShot removes the brow bar and offers multiple arm options for a better fit with communications gear. Machine gunners and snipers can "walk" rounds on target at long ranges with the optic. Two companies showcase ways to power and transfer data to helmet-mounted devices, a key space-saving option for soldiers carrying more tech than ever. In one instance, funds were spent to investigate a sinkhole, according to a recent Defense Department Inspector General report. If testing goes well, the Army plans to field the futuristic device by 2025. Dec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program. The Army has yet to decide how it will fix an admin error threatening retirement plans for participants in the Green to Gold Active-Duty Option program. Load More