Five questions for the 82nd Airborne Division’s commanding general82nd Airborne Division Maj. Gen. J. Patrick Work talks deployments, All American Week and trainingBy Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer27 hours ago
US special operations leaders are having to do more with lessCommanders are juggling how to add more high-tech experts to their teams while still cutting overall forces by about 5,000 troops over the next five years.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 days ago
MacArthur still endures as a larger-than-life figure — for good or illFew subjects in military history are more loaded than public perception of Douglas MacArthur.By Jon Guttman4 weeks ago
Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed soldiers’ expectationsThe brigade will be fully fielded with the new weapons by September.By Todd South4 weeks ago
Korean War hero Ralph Puckett to lie in honor at US CapitolMedal of Honor recipient Ralph Puckett will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol in recognition of his heroism during the Korean War.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
‘The very best of us’: One street’s lesson about service, belongingResidents from one street in Silvis, Illinois say their street sent more men to war per capita than any other street in the country.By Zamone Perez5 weeks ago
How soldiers and survivors recalled deadly 1994 Fort Bragg air crashOn March 23, 1994, then-Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base saw a mid-air collision that killed 24 paratroopers on the ground.By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer8 weeks ago
Multiple fixes in the works for Fort Liberty quality of life problemsPost officials are working an a host of short- and long-term solutions to decadeslong infrastructure issues.By Todd South3 months ago
Lighten the load: The Army’s plan to save time by shedding excess gearTo save time and ditch unneeded gear, the Army recently began a pilot program to expedite removing excess equipment from unit inventories.By Todd South3 months ago
Army fielding new helmet that protects against small arms fireThe new helmet gives added protection at the same weight of the current helmet.By Todd South3 months ago
New ruck built for radio operators undergoes airborne testingThe new radio ruck is expected to field in early 2025.By Todd South3 months ago
Camp Lejeune water contamination tied to several cancers, study showsMilitary personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1975–1985 had at least a 20% higher risk for a number of cancers than those stationed elsewhere.3 months ago