Army says fitness plan cut injuries and drug use, aids mental healthWhile the whole Army saw increases in problem areas, Holistic Health and Fitness units reported significantly lower increases across categories.By Todd South2 weeks ago
OpinionHigher fitness standards will prepare soldiers for real-world problemsEarly moves to lower fitness test standards defeat the purpose of that test.By Alex Morrow5 weeks ago
Former sergeant major of the Army talks fitness, fate of the leg tuckFormer Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston explains why he fought to keep the leg tuck in the ACFT.By Todd South6 months ago
Army boot camp will soon include counter-drone trainingEntry-level soldiers will learn basic skills, while more advanced training will give troops an additional skill identifier.By Todd South6 months ago
Russia says it test-fired an ICBM from a new nuclear submarineThe report comes as tensions are soaring between Russia and the West over the fighting in Ukraine.6 months ago
Russian drone debris downs power lines near Ukraine nuclear plantRussia “is likely trying to expand and diversify its arsenal of drones," according to the Institute for the Study of War, a Washington think tank.By Hanna Arhirova7 months ago
US agrees to send two Iron Dome batteries to IsraelTwo U.S. Army-owned Iron Dome systems are heading to Israel to aid the country in its fight against Hamas.By Noah Robertson, Bryant Harris and Jen Judson7 months ago
Nearly 70% of active service members are overweight, report findsObesity is often cited as one of the significant challenges to military recruiting.By Meghann Myers7 months ago
Budgets, Patriots and Ukraine: An interview with the US Army secretaryHow will the Army strike the right balance in fiscal 2025?By Jen Judson7 months ago
Lift off: Use of high-altitude platforms gain traction in US ArmyThe U.S. Army is pursuing high-altitude balloons and solar-fixed wing aircraft in earnest to fulfill a variety of missions in the earth's stratosphere.By Jen Judson7 months ago
US Army pursues faster, more survivable Stinger missile replacementMeanwhile, the Army is gearing up for a first user assessment for its Stryker-based Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense system in Germany.By Jen Judson7 months ago
Ukraine targets a key Crimea city a day after striking Russia fleet HQCrimea has served as the key hub supporting Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.By Susie Blann, Associated Press8 months ago