Commissaries Bringing Healthier, Fresh Food Closer to Home for Army Soldiers
Soldiers at 10 Army posts have better access to healthy snacks and fresh deli items as part of a new program that puts commissary kiosks and outposts near their barracks or workspaces, according to the Defense Commissary Agency. Through a partnership with the Army, commissaries have installed kiosks in locations “convenient to soldiers on duty […]
‘Looking for a Husband, Boyfriend, Attention’: Study Reveals Sexism Faced by Women in Army Special Operations
Women in Army special operations face “blatant sexism,” particularly among senior noncommissioned officers who say they dread the idea of working with women and would never respect a female superior, according to a lengthy internal study released by the service on Monday. There are 2,300 women serving in Army special operations — mostly in support […]
8 Prison Recipes Soldiers at Fort Cavazos Can Use to Make Meals from the Shoppette
By now, you might have heard the Army’s Fort Cavazos, formerly Fort Hood, has had some trouble getting junior enlisted troops real food in its dining facilities, forcing soldiers to drive to the nearest open chow hall, even if the round trip takes more than an hour. While base officials say they’ve remedied the issues, […]
New Army Program Helps Some Reserve Soldiers Find Child Care
The Army has launched a program in two locations to help reserve members find child care services and help ease the burden of searching for qualified, licensed providers. Service officials said Thursday that Army Reserve members in West Liberty, Iowa, and Clay County, Missouri, would now have access to WeeCare Company, a child care matching […]
US Army Soldier Accused of Killing His Wife in Alaska Faces Court Hearing
JUNEAU, Alaska — A U.S. Army soldier accused of killing his wife in Alaska after a night out celebrating his 21st birthday is set to be back in court Thursday, according to court records. Zarrius Ray Hildabrand faces murder and evidence tampering charges in the death of his wife, Saria Hildabrand, of Utah, whose body […]
One Soldier Dead, Another Hospitalized Amid Outdoor Fitness Tests in Mississippi Heat Wave
The death of a soldier and the hospitalization of another last week at Camp Shelby, an Army base in Mississippi, may have been caused by a combination of hot weather and the service’s fitness test, as record-breaking heat waves torch much of the U.S. A junior enlisted Illinois National Guardsman died Friday at the base […]
Army Destroys World War II Landmine Found by Hiker in Colorado Forest near Camp Hale
The Army has deployed an explosives demolition team and destroyed a World War II-era landmine found by a hiker in the White River National Forest near Camp Hale, Eagle County Sheriff officials announced on Tuesday. The hiker contacted sheriff deputies on July 20 and told them about a gray metal device with yellow letters on it that appeared to […]
After North Korea Response, Expert Says Army Pvt. Travis King’s Future Is Likely Political Pawn
North Korea’s acknowledgment Tuesday that it is holding runaway Army Pvt. Travis King has raised fresh questions about the unusual case, but experts say the reclusive regime’s statement suggests the young soldier is proving to be a poor hostage. An article from the Korean Central News Agency, or KCNA, released Tuesday evening with alleged quotes […]
West Virginia Guard Troops on Texas Border Mission Unhappy with Pay Level
Several volunteer members of the West Virginia National Guard say they are unhappy with the level of pay they are receiving at the southern border as part of Operation Lone Star. The troops departed West Virginia late last month for the southern border following a deployment ceremony in Charleston. They are assisting the Texas Military Department with that state’s ongoing efforts to secure […]
Military Now Has More Than 400 Troops Aiding Maui After Deadly Wildfires Devastated Island
The military has stood up a task force and greatly expanded its involvement to more than 400 service members as it continues to respond to the deadly and record-breaking wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui. The Pentagon is now “executing six approved mission assignments from FEMA” that include moving people, cargo and supplies to […]