Army Sergeant Major's Chelsea Boots Turn Heads as Service Mulls Allowing Them for Rank and File
Every year, the “who’s who” of the Army gathers at the Association of the United States Army conference in Washington, D.C. It’s a chance for service officials to discuss the future of warfare and new efforts to take care of soldiers. But one of the top topics of the show wasn’t a new weapon, or […]
Army Promises New Flat-Rate Bonus During Deployments, Nixing Earlier Idea Based on Rank
In a move aimed at supporting service members during prolonged deployments, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth announced on Monday that soldiers will receive an extra $240 per month if they are deployed for longer than 60 days. The new provision, referred to as Operational Deployment Pay, will be retroactive to Oct. 1, meaning that any soldiers […]
Army’s New Enlisted Leader: The Bet a Green Beret Can Lead the Rank and File
Sgt. Maj. Michael Weimer has effectively spent his whole Army career in Special Forces, and a large swath of that time in the secretive Delta Force. He has more than enough combat bona fides — three Bronze Stars and Joint Service Commendation Medal with valor, along with two Purple Hearts. On Friday, Weimer took the […]