Hegseth orders overhaul of Chaplain CorpsIn a Tuesday video message, Hegseth said he intends to “make the Chaplain Corps great again,” by restoring its focus on religious ministry. By Eve Sampson2 days ago
The 101st Airborne and the history of the real ‘screaming eagle’While the bald eagle is a national emblem, the 101st’s screaming eagle insignia pays homage to a genuine war bird from the Civil War. By Claire Barrett2 weeks ago
Remembering the battles of Najaf and Fallujah in ‘The Last 600 Meters’Airing on PBS, a new documentary tells the stories of Marines and soldiers in combat during 2004 operations to clear two Iraqi cities of insurgents.By Dave Kindy6 weeks ago
Army sergeant dies from wounds in vehicle training accidentThe sergeant enlisted in the Army in 2021 and was a graduate of the Army Basic Leader Course. By Todd South8 weeks ago
Army, Marine Corps vehicles not ready for combat, watchdog findsIndustry challenges and reductions in vehicle overhauls have kneecapped vehicle combat readiness in the Army and Marine Corps, the GAO report said.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher9 weeks ago
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptilesFrom cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?By Clay Beyersdorfer9 weeks ago