Military News

Guard, Reserve Soldiers can opt for reduced-age retirement

By U.S. Army: David Vergun

More reserve-component Soldiers may now be eligible to receive retirement pay before 60, if they meet certain criteria.

Odierno: Sexual assault, harassment cannot be tolerated in Army

By Lisa Ferdinando (ARNEWS)

Sexual assault and harassment are serious problems the Army is vigorously addressing, said Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno.

Army officer wins 2013 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship

By U.S. Army: Tim Hipps, Installation Management Command

Army 1st Lt. Nicholas Sterghos won the men's crown and Air Force 2nd Lt. Samantha Morrison led the ladies at the 2013 Armed Forces Triathlon Championships, June 1.

Highlander Soldiers return home

By Sgt. Brandon K. Anderson, 4th BCT, 1st AD

Family and friends gathered together at the Arrival Departure Airfield Control Group at Biggs Army Airfield to welcome home the last deployed members of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, May 24.

Highlanders train for Sullivan Cup

By Sgt. Brandon K. Anderson, 4th BCT, 1st AD

Tank crews from 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, participated in a tank gunnery exercise at the Oro Grande Range Complex in preparation for the Sullivan Cup competition, May 22.

Cobra Strike’ battalion holds boot camp for spouses

By 11th ADA Brigade, Fort Bliss, US Army

On the cool Friday morning of May 10, Soldiers and families of deployed Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, the “Cobra Strike” Battalion, gathered at the Fort Bliss Rappel Tower and Obstacle Course to overcome t

Para-swimmer Soldier exemplifies resilience, trains for Paralympics

By Tim Hipps, Installation Management Command

Paralympic swimming hopeful Spc. Elizabeth Wasil doubles as a model of resilience and a poster Soldier for the Army Strong Bands campaign.

With drawdown in Afghanistan, Army regional alignments likely to increase

By C. Todd Lopez , Army News Service

Globally, and across the total force in fiscal year 2013, the Army could engage in nearly 6,000 different activities, in more than 160 countries, and involving as many as 60,000 Soldiers and Army civilians as part of its "regionally aligne

Army's new mobile network to support its Afghan security mission

By Amy Walker, PEO C3T

As the U.S. mission in Afghanistan evolves from full spectrum combat operations to a support role in helping Afghan forces take hold of their country's security, unit commanders emphasize the need for network mobility.

New reality-style TV series lets potential recruits live Army life

By Lisa Ferdinando (ARNEWS)

"Man, that was a rush," said 19-year-old Julian Chavez, with a grin, after firing a machine gun from a helicopter on the ground as he trained with Soldiers at Joint-Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

Army North's Task Force 51 tackles homeland mission from Fort Bliss, Fort Sam Houston

By Staff Sgt. Jes Smith, 16th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

In any disaster, local first responders start the recovery process. And when they need more manpower, the state can send in additional agencies, such as the National Guard.

Maj. Gen. Macfarland publishes first commentary as commanding general

By Maj. Gen. Sean B. Macfarland, 1st AD and Fort Bliss Commanding General

Maj. Gen. Sean B. Macfarland, 1st AD and Fort Bliss Commanding General:

Two Soldiers win national Golden Gloves championships

By Tim Hipps

Two Soldiers in the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program won 2013 National Golden Gloves Boxing Championships at the Salt Palace Convention Center, May 18, in Salt Lake City.

Three Army heroes honored by PenFed Foundation

By J.D. Leipold

At the Ninth Annual Night of Heroes Gala a garrison commander, a former Army chief of staff and an Army spouse received top honors from non-profit sponsor Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation for their support and dedication in helping to m

Best Warriors honor veteran of World War II, Korea, Vietnam