Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies
The paratroopers add to the thousands of additional sailors, Marines and Special Operations forces sent to the region.
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters
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For this Black World War I regiment, battle was on 2 fronts
For most of the 369th’s Black members, it would take years, even decades, to receive American military honors.
By Elizabeth DePompei, DAV Magazine
Senate stalls general’s promotion as Trump mulls Afghan exit probe
Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue’s promotion stalled Thursday when his name was left off a list of nearly 1,000 military promotions.
By Todd South
Marines put new amphibious vehicle to the test in first at-sea drill
Nearly 200 Marines and 400 sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force and Expeditionary Strike Group 3 conducted the drills off the coast of Camp Pendleton.
By Todd South
Army officer faces rape, sexual assault charges involving 20 victims
The alleged crimes took place between 2019 and 2023 in the Washington, D.C., area, officials said.
By Todd South
Marines continue to make female infantry officers, with little fanfare
Women are now making it through the course with a success rate of better than 50%, though the number of volunteers opting to attend remains low.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Marine gender study reveals importance of ‘explosive strength’
A major predictor of training injury and attrition was reduced muscular power and lower relative peaks in explosive strength, the study found.
By Hope Hodge Seck
These units are getting the Army’s newest rifle and machine gun next
Guard, Reserve and active-duty units with a Pacific focus are taking priority, officials said.
By Todd South
Marines to get most significant marksmanship overhaul in 100 years
Much of what has been the shooting standard is out the window in what Marines are calling the biggest change to shooting protocols in over a century.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Hate setting up camo netting? Try this new soldier-built invention.
The clever device created by an enlisted soldier allows units to conceal their vehicles far faster in the field.
By Todd South
These Army units are headed to the Middle East and Europe this winter
The deployment announcements include aviation, armor and sustainment brigade deployments.
By Todd South
US Army division runs cybersecurity for a far-away brigade
The 3rd Infantry Division ran cybersecurity for one of its brigades that was deployed to a challenging and far away training exercise.
By Todd South