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Lawmakers question SMA on Army recruiting progress as reforms unfold
The service's recruiting reforms aren't expected to be complete until October 2025.
By Davis Winkie
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
Barracks overhauls worth more than $9 billion coming to Army posts
The Army aims to eliminate or improve its substandard barracks by the end of fiscal 2030. To do so, it has requested $9.6 billion for barracks repair and reconstruction.
By Kyle Rempfer