Fort Liberty soldiers deploying to help with Hurricane Helene relief
The 1,000-soldier task force includes a forward support company with support structures like fuel, water and mechanics.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
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Army hits recruiting target for the first time in 2 years
The service has another 11,000 recruits already in the pipeline for next year.
By Todd South
Louisiana Army base renamed after World War I Harlem Hellfighter
The Louisiana Army base previously known as Fort Polk was officially redesignated to Fort Johnson.
Female Army enlistments down after Vanessa Guillen’s death, data shows
After the 2020 disappearance and murder of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, there was a spike in prospective female recruits who decided not to enlist in the Army.
By Hope Hodge Seck
As Biden visits renamed base, DeSantis slams ‘political correctness’
Biden visited Ft. Liberty to sign an executive order to bolster job opportunities for military and veteran spouses.
Smog stalls military base activities across eastern seaboard
Toxic fumes muddled professional and recreational plans at military installations along the East Coast.
Wrong ball: Soldier’s ‘donkey kick’ leads to soccer tourney scuffle
“The problem with adult men playing soccer is that they take it too seriously,” the referee reflected.
By Davis Winkie
More recruits eligible for Army pre-boot camp study, fitness courses
A wider range of future soldiers can now enlist in the Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course.
By Davis Winkie
Fort Bragg officially renamed Fort Liberty
Fort Bragg shed its Confederate namesake Friday to become Fort Liberty as part of the U.S. military's base-renaming initiative.
Fort Bragg to become Fort Liberty. Here’s what you need to know
Fort Bragg will be known as Fort Liberty by the end of the week. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the official ceremony Friday.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
Army colonel charged with sexually assaulting fellow officer’s wife
Col. Jon Meredith was fired from his post in Oct. 2022 due to loss of confidence.
By Sarah Sicard
What the Army’s top enlisted soldier was like as a drill sergeant
A soldier recounts that time at basic training when Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston completely smoked their platoon.
By James Clark