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New recruiting programs put Army, Air Force on track to meet goals

After several difficult years, the Army and Air Force say they are on track to meet their recruiting goals this year.

Review says Abbey Gate bombing wasn’t preventable

A new review says the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed U.S. troops and Afghans in August 2021 was not preventable.

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.

Opinion

Higher fitness standards will prepare soldiers for real-world problems

Early moves to lower fitness test standards defeat the purpose of that test.

Young veterans more likely to get dangerous jobs than civilian peers

Young veterans are more likely to work in jobs with significant physical demands and health risks than civilian peers, new research found.

Army pushes more safety training as helicopter crashes spike

Operations will continue during the mandated safety training period.

This Fort Liberty unit is being deactivated — again

A civil affairs battalion based at Fort Liberty will deactivate this summer. Here's what to know.

From combat medic to Paralympian: What drives Ellie Marks?

Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Marks is our 2024 Soldier of the Year. But that only scratches the surface.

Army to hold training in the Philippines as maritime tensions rise

The U.S. Army is introducing a joint battlefield training in the Philippines to improve combat readiness.

The last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War has died

Ralph Puckett Jr., the last living National Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, died in his sleep on Monday.