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Lighten the load: The Army’s plan to save time by shedding excess gear
To save time and ditch unneeded gear, the Army recently began a pilot program to expedite removing excess equipment from unit inventories.
By Todd South
Two soldiers charged with murdering pregnant women in separate cases
The two soldiers, both NCOs, face murder charges for the separate incidents.
By Davis Winkie
Four soldiers arrested after shooting in Louisiana
All four soldiers are assigned to 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division.
Man who fatally stabbed Pentagon officer George Gonzalez had troubled past
Investigators are examining Austin William Lanz’s background, including his criminal history, jail records, financial information and any online accounts, in search of a motive.
Battalion CSM suspended after domestic assault arrest near Fort Campbell
Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Peterson is suspended from his role as senior enlisted leader of 2nd Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery Regiment.
By Davis Winkie
As troops leave, US to keep airstrike option in Afghanistan
Officials have said the withdrawal of the main U.S. military force and its equipment from Afghanistan would be largely completed by this weekend.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Texas soldier who shot protester indicted on murder charge
Sgt. Daniel Perry's attorney has said the soldier was working for a ride-sharing company and acted in self-defense after a protester pointed a gun at him.
‘Excuses are over’: Gaps in domestic violence reporting threaten troops’ safety, lawmakers say
Military officials reported more than 40,000 incidents from 2015 to 2019, but outside advocates say that count may have ignored thousands more.
How bad is DoD’s domestic abuse problem? Unclear, thanks to data gaps, auditors say
DoD and the services have made progress in their response to domestic abuse, but need better visibility over cases and commanders' actions.
By Karen Jowers
US Army enters final phase of development before kicking off Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program
Two teams enter the final phase of competitive development and risk reduction before the Army moves into an official program of record to buy and field a new long-range assault helicopter.
By Jen Judson
Special Operations Command chief: Afghans need US troops to counter Taliban
Gen. Richard Clarke echoed the sentiments of other military leaders, saying it’s clear that the Taliban has not upheld its commitment to reduce violence in Afghanistan.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press