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In reversal of recent years, military sex assault reports drop
A confidential survey also found a 19% drop in the number service members who said they'd experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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
House panel seeks VA documents on sexual harassment accusations
Lawmakers voted to subpoena information from the department for the first time since 2016.
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
Sexual assault prosecutions officially out of the chain of command
For the first time, unit commanders won't have to make decisions on whether to prosecute a variety of serious crimes.
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
Senators say DOD has a ‘long way to go’ to fix military housing issues
Senators want answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on steps the Pentagon is taking to address continued problems in family housing.
By Karen Jowers
VA officials accused of ignoring sexual harassment are reassigned
Whistleblowers reached out to Congress to report “unwarranted sexually suggestive and aggressive messages" from a senior manager.
Army recruiting reforms go ‘back to the future’ to fix ongoing crisis
The Army appears to have modeled recruiting reforms after a defunct organization that fell victim to budget cuts, not performance.
By Davis Winkie
Army gets first high-power microwave prototype to counter drone swarms
Epirus has delivered the first prototype to the U.S. Army to counter drone swarms as part of the service's Indirect Fire Protection Capability.
By Jen Judson
US Army expects positive progress report toward clean audit in FY23
The Army is making progress and hopes the audit results this year will help achieve a clean audit of its general fund by FY27 — required by law.
By Jen Judson