Army hoping to end 14-year losing streak

WEST POINT, N.Y. — West Point leaders announced on Saturday they were hoping to finally end the Army's 14-year slump in Iraq and Afghanistan, noting

Hot dog-eating contest replaces Army/Navy football game

BALTIMORE, MD — The historic tradition of inter-service rivalry between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipman has been canceled by officials, who decided to change the

Army engineers fail to lay pipe in North Dakota

CANNON BALL, N.D. — The Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to pull out of planned operations in tribal areas of North Dakota, citing irreconcilable differences. Deputy Chief

Army to become 'land Marines' under Mattis, Dunford-led Pentagon reorganization

WASHINGTON — A new plan for the US military set for 2017 shows that Defense Secretary-nominee James Mattis intends to work with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen.

President-elect Donald Trump congratulates himself on Army victory

BALTIMORE, Md. — Amidst cheering cadets and weeping midshipmen, President-elect Donald Trump told reporters on Saturday that he was honored to contribute to Army’s win over the

The Duffel Blog Guide to Army heraldry meanings

You may be a proud infantryman, logistician, or medic, and wear your branch insignia with pride. But do you know the historical lineage of where those insignia come

#WTF? Army ends program to support 'generation z' recruits

THE PENTAGON — The Army announced today it would end its year-long secret research program aimed at better communicating with current and future Generation Z soldiers. The program,

Former Army sergeant enjoys constantly calling retired Colonel by his first name

SHARON SPRINGS, Kan. – Former Army Sgt. Charlie Pinker has only been out of the Army four months, but he is already enjoying transition to civilian life, especially now

The platoon sergeant's guide to dealing with lieutenants

Tips to keep lieutenants powerless while still letting them think that they're in charge.

Congressman calls for Army basic training to match Marine Corps policy of killing some recruits

WASHINGTON – A Florida congressman is calling for tough reforms at Army basic training facilities so the service can match the track record of the Marine Corps, which implemented

Army surgeon General recommends consuming at least ten energy drinks daily

THE PENTAGON — Following on the heels of the Performance Triad campaign, the Army's Office of the Surgeon General is rolling out new measures aimed at enhancing

Army veterinarian tired of being thanked for her service

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A U.S. Army veterinarian says she is sick of the veteran accolades she gets every time she goes out in public, since she’s

'We're making real progress,' say last 17 commanders in Afghanistan

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — The past 17 commanders of international forces in Afghanistan, as well as other US leaders, say the coalition is making "real progress" towards

US Army begins testing environmentally-friendly ammunition

Army struggling to come up with more offensive cadences

FORT BENNING, Ga. – Given the current American craze of getting and staying offended, key leaders in the Army are worried that Jody calls are losing their offensive edge

Officer's staff college essay completely changes world's understanding of warfare

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — An essay written by a student at the Army's Command and General Staff College has completely changed the western world's centuries-

Pentagon to send 460,000 additional US Army advisors to Afghanistan

THE PENTAGON — The Defense Department has unveiled its long-awaited strategy for turning the tide in Afghanistan this week, which calls for up to 460,000 additional US

'You going to goddamned black powder' — Trump rails against the Army's search for a new rifle

FORT BENNING, Ga. — President Donald Trump apparently doesn't like modern weaponry. In a new interview with reporters, Trump railed against what he referred to as “cartridge,

'We lost a lot of good rakes out there' — Army declares victory in operation clean sweep

FORT BRAGG, N.C. — The US Army has declared victory in its longest-running operation with a stinging series of maneuvers against the grass, rocks and dirt that

Army Major disappointed wife didn't want to celebrate D-day

FORT HOOD, Texas — Army Maj. Jared Barney got home from work early yesterday, expecting a celebration. Instead he was disappointed to find business as normal: his wife, Samantha,

Army unveils 700-part op-order process for fighting new wars Americans won't care about

WASHINGTON — The Army has unveiled a new 700-part operations order in an effort to eliminate guilt small unit leaders may feel sending their soldiers to die in

US Army considering longer dwell time for soldiers stationed at fort Afghanistan

FORT AFGHANISTAN — The U.S. Army is considering a longer dwell time for soldiers stationed at its base in eastern Afghanistan, sources confirmed today. According to officials, the