Army Expands Combat Patch Eligibility as Modern Deployments Redefine Combat Service
The Army has expanded eligibility for combat patches, allowing more soldiers deployed in the Middle East and Africa to wear the insignia traditionally associated with wartime service. The move reflects a broader shift in how the Army recognizes deployments in environments that carry real risk but do not fit neatly into traditional definitions of combat. […]
As Recruiting Rebounds, the Army Will Expand Basic Training to Rebuild the Force for Modern Warfare
WASHINGTON (AP) — Buoyed by an increase in recruiting, the Army will expand its basic combat training in what its leaders hope reflects a turning point as it prepares to meet the challenges of future wars. The added training will begin in October and comes as the Army tries to reverse years of dismal recruiting […]