Army commanders can recommend rank bump for NCOs in first sergeant roles
Army Battalion Commanders can now nominate senior enlisted leaders for promotion - and increased pay - commensurate with their position.
By Eve Sampson
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Army trainee struck by vehicle and killed while on foot outside Oklahoma base
An Army basic trainee was struck by a vehicle and killed while on foot along a busy interstate.
By Eve Sampson
The US military’s next significant challenge: Hiding
Iranian attacks on U.S. bases across the Middle East have exposed war strategies that are growing increasingly outdated, one senior officer says.
By Eve Sampson
Americans mark 25 years since September 11 attacks amid enduring grief, reflection
Twenty-five years after the deadliest attack on U.S. soil, Americans paused to remember those killed and wrestle with the reverberating consequences.
By Maria Tsvetkova, Idrees Ali and Joseph Ax, Reuters
Support grows for dark horse Army secretary contender Marc Andersen
Six people described Marc Andersen's "squeaky-clean" image and good relationships that make him favorable for the Army's top civilian post.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Pentagon codifies fitness standards across branches
The new regulations spell out testing timelines, standards for troops in combat arms specialties and guidelines for pregnancy and postpartum fitness.
By Eve Sampson