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Divisions in the Dirt: The Army’s plan for the next big war
After decades of being a brigade-focused Army, the shift is on to the division fight. Training will only get tougher.
By Todd South
Colombian man extradited on charges he drugged, kidnapped US soldiers
This is the second of three suspect to be extradited in the 2020 case.
By Todd South
US Army faces uphill battle to fix aviation mishap crisis
Fiscal 2023 marked the highest death rate for Army soldiers since the U.S. withdrew from Iraq in 2011, with a total of 14 dead across 10 accidents.
By Jen Judson
US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China Sea
American and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.
Return of horse-drawn caissons to Arlington National Cemetery delayed
The return of horse-drawn caissons at Arlington National Cemetery is being delayed for months and maybe longer, the Army said Friday.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Opinion
Higher fitness standards will prepare soldiers for real-world problems
Early moves to lower fitness test standards defeat the purpose of that test.
By Alex Morrow
Army pushes more safety training as helicopter crashes spike
Operations will continue during the mandated safety training period.
By Todd South
Army’s Hawaii bases recovering from weekend water supply scare
In addition to the weekend's water issues, the Army's garrison in Hawaii has suffered multiple utility failures in recent months.
By Davis Winkie
Lawmakers push Pentagon for overdue data on tanker suicide rates
Lawmakers are urging the Pentagon to comply with federal law so they can take action on systemic suicide risks.
By Davis Winkie
Lawmaker presses Army to explore permanent armor presence in Europe
Rep. Don Bacon urged the Army to “give serious consideration” to basing armor units overseas after Army Times investigated suicides in tank units.
By Davis Winkie
Army should permanently station armor brigade in Poland, report argues
The Center for Strategic and International Studies said the Army should reduce its Europe rotations in favor of permanent bases.
By Davis Winkie