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THE PENTAGON — A new study conducted by the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) turned up some surprising results, most notably the fact that 98%
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MARIN, Calif. — An airman visiting his hometown as part of the Air Force Recruiter's Assistance Program is tired of people asking "which branch of the
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min readWASHINGTON — US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) officials are concerned about Wednesday's scheduled town hall style meeting on Facebook and Twitter, after reports of a
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min readTHE PENTAGON – For many years, the Army’s Performance Triad recommended soldiers get a good night’s sleep, physical activity, and healthy nutrition, but all that is about
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min readWASHINGTON — Army Times has received a "lifetime achievement award" for "best longevity of story" from the Columbia School of Journalism after its 50th cover
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min readBOSTON — The Ancient Order of Hibernians, an Irish-American cultural group and drinking society, is using St. Patrick’s Day to draw attention to its dispute with the
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min readFORT BENNING, Ga. — In the wake of an Army Times report on abysmal force-wide marksmanship, Army leaders have returned fire with a quick solution to raise scores.
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min readWASHINGTON — Gen. Mark Milley says Army readiness is closely to linked SHARP, EO, and online SERE training during a breakfast session during the annual AUSA Spring Convention on
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min readWASHINGTON — The Pentagon's top spokesperson said he was "pretty sure" the military could ditch the manual used for counterinsurgency, since it plans to fight
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min read
WASHINGTON — The US Army’s ongoing efforts to be more open and accepting has expanded this week to include another historically marginalized group: Furries. According to sources close
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min readTHE PENTAGON – According to internal memoranda and spot reporting, personnel at every level of the Pentagon are reeling in shock as the new Secretary of the Army, Eric
Oct 5, 2022 · 2 min read
RICHMOND, Va. – The Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) has confirmed that the agency arrested Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley after he reportedly tried to
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min readTHE PENTAGON — Army Chief of Staff Mark Milley is mandating SHARP training for the Pentagon Press Corps after their heavy coverage of newly-confirmed Army Secretary Eric Fanning&
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min readTHE PENTAGON—The United States Army commemorated the 10th anniversary of its highly successful General Order Number 1B this Wednesday, a policy which among other things explicitly proscribes
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min readNEW YORK — An Army attempt to copy the success of the Navy’s Fleet Week has resulted in seven casualties, $82 million in lost business revenue, and a
Oct 5, 2022 · 2 min readTHE PENTAGON — The Army recently announced that all of its Brigade Combat Teams have failed to meet First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” goal of exercising
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min readFORT BRAGG, N.C. — Although the Army’s birthday has just passed, Army Spc. Brent Moon has been notified his service is being terminated with an other-than-
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min readTHE PENTAGON – The U.S. Army announced yesterday that it will replace all service-earned benefits with allowing soldiers to roll their sleeves. “We’ve thought about this
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min read
TAMPA — Army Gen. Joseph Votel, head of Central Command (CENTCOM), was reportedly “stunned” and “more than a little relieved” when the attempted coup in Turkey on Friday happened
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min readFORT HOOD, Texas — Behavioral health providers across Fort Hood have reported a “significant increase” in their ability to to fight the complex problem of soldier suicide, after learning
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min readFORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — The Army is set to announce the creation of a special commando unit, according to senior Pentagon sources. The “Joint Regional Kommando Suicide Skwad” or
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min readFORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — Soldiers apply most of their skills acquired during the Modern Army Combatives Program on their wives, according to a new study released by the Army&
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min read
CARLISLE, Pa. — In an announcement that has every drill instructor and sanctimonious veteran in history absolutely apoplectic with shock, Army archivists have revealed that Lt. Andrew Rowan, the
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