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Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed soldiers’ expectations
The brigade will be fully fielded with the new weapons by September.
By Todd South
New helmet-mounted power, data combo devices premiere at SHOT Show
Two companies showcase ways to power and transfer data to helmet-mounted devices, a key space-saving option for soldiers carrying more tech than ever.
By Todd South
Army’s mixed reality device nears fielding with final testing in 2024
If testing goes well, the Army plans to field the futuristic device by 2025.
By Todd South
3 US troops injured in drone attack in Iraq; Biden orders airstrikes
One of the U.S. troops suffered critical injuries in the attack that occurred Monday, according to officials.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
These are the new pieces of wearable tech coming to the Army in 2024
A wearables pilot will track an entire brigade's fitness through smart wrist devices, chest straps and rings.
By Todd South
A soldier died of cancer at 26. Her family says the Army is to blame.
Spc. Maria Martinez's family says she explicitly requested a cancer screening when symptoms first appeared, but her military care providers refused.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Keep soldiers out of our creek, farm owners tell Fort Liberty
There must be something in the water.
By Jon Simkins
Navigating the Pentagon’s social media rules amid the Israel-Hamas war
While OPSEC remains a priority, the lines about what service members can and cannot post have become more blurred.
By Sarah Sicard
Fort Moore soldier dies during training weeks before graduation
Pfc. Cesar Gonzalez, 21, suffered a "medical emergency" during an on-post training exercise Oct. 20. The exact cause of his death is under investigation.
Gear epicenter aims efforts at brigades, loitering munitions and kit
Senior NCO training teams now analyze operational kit and provide new equipment training to units.
By Todd South
Updates on soldier gear cold weather, targeting, body armor
New gear coming, as improvements to legacy gear continue.
By Todd South