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 […]
Meet the First Black Woman to Lead a Disaster Response Task Force Based at Fort Eustis
Army Col. Tanya McGonegal was 25 when she experienced the first “only” in her military career. She was the sole woman in the June 1999 graduating class at Virginia State Officer Candidate School. The graduation set the tone for McGonegal’s 25-year career with the Army National Guard, where she continues paving the way for future […]
Alleged Shooter Who Killed 2 at Music Festival Is Army Ranger Based at JBLM
An Army Ranger based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state was being held in jail Wednesday for allegedly shooting into a crowd and killing two people at an electronic music festival over the weekend. James Kelly, 26, a joint fire support specialist assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, was booked into the Grant County […]
