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Army secretary: Is it time to cut back on military moves?

Oct 17th: Army needs to "seriously explore" questions to provide more stability, predictability and career flexibility, says top civilian leader. Read more ▸

Israel confirms Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza

Oct 17th: Sinwar has topped Israel’s most wanted list since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war just over a year ago. Read more ▸

US stealth bombers strike 5 Houthi weapons bunkers

Oct 17th: Central Command said the attacks hit missiles and other weapons components used by the militia group. Read more ▸

Mattis feared Trump would order a surprise nuclear strike, book claims

Oct 17th: In his new book, journalist Bob Woodward wrties that several former military leaders fear Trump returning to the White House. Read more ▸

As Ukraine builds better drones, do American firms still have a role?

Oct 17th: Western firms are increasingly trying to partner with Ukrainian companies rather than sending equipment alone. Read more ▸

Army moves ahead on plans to replace storied Bradley Fighting Vehicle

Oct 16th: The program to replace the venerable Bradley infantry fighting vehicle is expected to cost $45 billion. Read more ▸

From CamoGPT to life skills, the Army is changing how it trains troops

Oct 16th: Gen. Gary Brito, head of Army Training and Doctrine Command, discusses what training updates mean for new and career soldiers. Read more ▸

White House approves $425 million in new Ukraine aid

Oct 16th: U.S. President Joe Biden pledged to send Ukraine "hundreds" of air defense interceptors within months. Read more ▸

After nine grueling months at sea, USS Theodore Roosevelt is home

Oct 16th: Theodore Roosevelt was diverted from the West Pacific to the Middle East this summer as war threatened to erupt between Iran and Israel. Read more ▸

How the Army is improving care in the field to keep soldiers alive

Oct 16th: Efforts include new hospital setup gear, ways to preserve blood on the front lines and a combat-ready respirator to keep wounded soldiers breathing. Read more ▸

Senior enlisted leaders to share career lessons in Army writing push

Oct 16th: The "Muddy Boots" initiative will feature writing from nominative command sergeants major in the NCO Journal. Read more ▸

Soldiers exposed to new combat realities with expanded training

Oct 16th: Drill sergeants now serve as squad leaders in field training. Read more ▸

PrimerAI introduces ‘near-zero hallucination’ update to AI platform

Oct 16th: An AI company says it's figured out a way to get its platform to make almost zero mistakes when assessing data. Read more ▸

Supreme Court hears arguments on veterans benefits appeals rules

Oct 16th: The case involves how appeals panels must review denials in veteran disability cases. Read more ▸

Two Navy EA-18G Growler crew members missing after crash

Oct 16th: The fighter jet, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 130, crashed east of Mount Ranier on Tuesday. Read more ▸

Take notes, a formation like this could be coming to your unit soon

Oct 16th: The Multifunctional Reconnaissance Company combines soldier specialties with new equipment to detect and destroy enemy threats using small, mobile teams. Read more ▸

When will the Army embrace hybrid-electric vehicles?

Oct 16th: With a growing share of electric vehicles in the automotive market, the Army is still on the fence about the technology. Money and mass are to blame. Read more ▸

Soldiers could see a brand new PT gear design by next year

Oct 16th: The Army is testing new designs for potential release in 2025. Read more ▸

Army to award Master Combat Badge to expert, combat-tested soldiers

Oct 16th: The service will combine expert and combat achievements and is issuing mariner and mountaineering badges. Read more ▸

How saving soldiers’ lives influenced the Army’s new kit options

Oct 16th: From bomb suits to parachutes, body armor and helmets, this gear protects soldiers. Read more ▸

‘Game changing’: Navy reloads cruiser’s missiles at sea for first time

Oct 16th: The cruiser Chosin and its sailors employed the Transferrable Reload At-sea Method device on Oct. 11 in San Diego. Read more ▸

Fighting ‘dirty’ — The Army’s plan to survive, and win, a doomsday war

Oct 16th: The Army is reinvigorating CBRN training and gear as adversaries spin up hazardous threats. Read more ▸

Army’s mixed reality device set for upgrades and battalion assessment

Oct 15th: The Army expects to award a production contract following next year's events. Read more ▸

This division is learning what multidomain means for small units

Oct 15th: As the Army adjusts to a new way of warfare, the division and corps focus of the fight can lead some subordinate units wondering about their roles. Read more ▸

Army Reserve needs skilled soldiers to support major combat

Oct 15th: The Reserve is looking to direct commissions and better technology to help recruit and keep soldiers in uniform. Read more ▸

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