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Soldier is first to get approval for traditional Samoan hand tattoos
An Army captain earlier this year became the first soldier to be granted approval to display the traditional ink.
Sgt. Maj. Grinston talks barracks, ACFT, body fat and mentorship
The new fiscal year brings challenges both old and new for the Army — implementation of a new fitness test, concerns over barracks conditions and more.
By Davis Winkie
Services need clear guidance for granting tattoo waivers, report says
Lawmakers are questioning whether tattoo policies are slowing military recruiting.
Hand, ear and neck tattoos now OK for soldiers amid recruiting crunch
The service has gone back to its surge-era tattoo policies as recruiting falters.
By Davis Winkie
The Army’s search for gender-neutral fitness standards continues
The Expert Soldier Badge is one gender-neutral way the Army can measure combat readiness.
After Afghanistan, top enlisted soldier uses Memorial Day to reflect on those still deployed
Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston spent Memorial Day weekend in San Francisco.
Can the military boost recruitment by allowing more tattoos?
A congressional panel wants Pentagon leaders to look into the issue.
Barracks overhaul plan on track for Army as Congress boosts funding
Congress wants to give the Army more money than it initially requested for barracks overhaul projects.
By Davis Winkie
SMA has a leg-tuck challenge for you before the Army’s 246th birthday
SMA wants soldiers to practice their leg tucks for the Army's birthday.
By Army Times staff
Poor progress on women’s issues earns scolding for Army officials in Congress
A House hearing Monday started with pointed questions for Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston.
By Davis Winkie
Tattooed vet competes for cover girl spot with ‘Inked’ magazine
Army veteran Marie Oberloh wants to be on the cover of Inked magazine.
By Sarah Sicard