Fort Carson Making Changes to Dining After Soldiers Voiced Complaints
After facing criticism for its meals last year, a Fort Carson official said the base has made changes and is soliciting more feedback to better serve soldiers. Lt. Col. Sarah Gilbert, assistant chief of staff for sustainment, said the base has opened all its dining facilities for weeknight dining for consistency and a survey is […]
Soldiers Give the Army's New Rifle Optic Low Ratings
The Army has officially fielded its brand-new rifles to soldiers, but the service is apparently still working out the kinks with the systems’ advanced optic, according to a new assessment from the Defense Department’s top weapons tester. The fiscal 2024 report on the Army’s Next-Generation Squad Weapon program from the Pentagon’s Director, Operational Test and […]
Training for the Unthinkable: Army Reserve Soldiers Prepare for Nuclear Aftermath
On a blustery Friday afternoon at Camp Rilea, over 200 Army Reserve soldiers from across the country trained for a situation they hope never happens — a mass casualty event in the form of a 10-kiloton nuclear detonation in the Puget Sound area. Jeff Taylor, of the United States Army North defense force, said the […]
Marines, Soldiers Set Up Tents and Cots at Guantanamo Bay for Trump's Migrant Deportations
Soldiers and Marines were sent to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay over the weekend to support “holding operations” amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and plans to use the installation for detention of migrants who entered the U.S. illegally. There were 310 service members at Guantanamo Bay supporting the detention mission as of Monday, a spokesperson […]
Governors Identify 2 Soldiers Killed in Black Hawk Collision While Third Name Withheld by Service
Two of the three soldiers who were killed Wednesday when their Black Hawk helicopter collided with a passenger airline have been identified by service and public officials, but the Army on Friday withheld the name of the third service member amid online speculation of the identity. Chief Warrant Officer Andrew Eaves, 39, of Great Mills, […]
2 Soldiers Killed at Fort Stewart in Vehicle Incident During Nighttime Training
Two 3rd Infantry Division soldiers were killed in a nighttime training incident at Fort Stewart, Georgia, a service spokesperson confirmed Friday, underscoring the persistent dangers of military exercises, particularly those involving tactical vehicles. The incident, which occurred during field exercises late Thursday, involved a single-vehicle crash, according to a statement from the base. Both soldiers […]
3 Army Soldiers Killed in Tragic Collision with Passenger Plane Near DC Airport
Three unidentified Army soldiers died after their Black Hawk helicopter collided with a passenger flight over Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night during an annual training exercise, according to the Pentagon. The UH-60 helicopter was from Bravo Company, 12th Aviation Battalion, out of Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Heather Chairez, a Joint Task Force North-National Capital Region spokesperson, […]
Trading Dip for Zyn? Nearly One-Quarter of Soldiers at Fort Liberty Are Using Nicotine Pouches
Somewhere, a small group of soldiers is formed in a loose circle, attention fixed on a noncommissioned officer at the center, delivering sharp, no-nonsense instructions. Their voice carries authority, punctuated by rhythmic spit of smokeless tobacco into a bottle. Dip and other tobacco use has been a tradition in the military for generations — and […]
Medals of Honor Awarded to 5 Soldiers from Korean War and 2 from Vietnam
President Joe Biden on Friday posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to five minority soldiers from the Korean War who may have been denied the nation’s highest decoration for valor by a 1950s Army that was still resisting orders to desegregate. Biden also upgraded the awards of the Distinguished Service Cross, the second-highest award for […]
Soldiers and Their Families Will Be Eligible for Up to $4,000 in Grants for Emergency Travel
Soldiers and their families will be able to get thousands of dollars in emergency travel costs covered by a top Army nonprofit group beginning next year. The group, Army Emergency Relief, said it will offer airfare grants of up to $2,000 for domestic travel and $4,000 for international trips to troops who need to fly […]