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May 13, 2021

Memorial Day 2021: All about the holiday weekend

The holiday – observed each year on the last Monday in May – marks a three-day weekend for most Americans, and many consider it the unofficial start to summer.

May 12, 2021

Gen. Petraeus on Biden's planned pull-out from Afghanistan: 'I fear we are going to regret this decision'

Retired Gen. David Petraeus, who led CENTCOM and was at one point CIA director under President Obama, reacted Wednesday on 'Fox News Primetime' to President Biden's plan to remove U.S. troops from Afghanistan by September 11.

May 7, 2021

Army authorizes female soldiers to wear ponytails; critics say branch trying to be 'woke'

The Army has authorized female soldiers to wear ponytails while in uniform, marking a significant departure from a long-held policy that's drawing both support and criticism.

May 5, 2021

Army’s new night vision goggles compared to something ‘stolen from aliens’

The U.S. Army’s Lancer Brigade took to Twitter last month to post a brief video of its new “enhanced night vision goggle-binoculars” that looks like something out of a sci-fi thriller.

May 4, 2021

US turns over base to Afghan forces in volatile Helmand Province, withdrawal up to 6% complete: military

The U.S. military has completed the first facility turnover to Afghanistan forces in the country, marking a significant step in President Biden’s promised withdrawal.

May 1, 2021

Formal start of final phase of Afghan pullout by US, NATO

The final phase of ending America's "forever war" in Afghanistan after 20 years formally began Saturday, with the withdrawal of the last U.S. and NATO troops by the end of summer.

April 30, 2021

Fort Hood investigation finds murdered soldier Vanessa Guillén's reports of sexual harassment were ignored

A U.S. Army investigation into the murder of Spc. Vanessa Guillen last year found that she was sexually harassed by a supervisor on two occasions, but leadership at Fort Hood ignored her reports of the harassment and failed to take appropriate action. 

April 25, 2021

US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan begins as Taliban ramps up deadly bombings

The U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan has begun, just as the Taliban ramp up bombings in the region.

April 17, 2021

Soldiers from all over square off in grueling 'Best Ranger' competition after pandemic hiatus

Some of the the United States Army’s most elite soldiers are on a mission to find out who is the best among them. After a year hiatus, due to the coronavirus, Ranger-qualified military members are once again taking part in the Best Army Ranger.

April 15, 2021

South Carolina Army sergeant leaves home amid 'violent' BLM protests; Army officials say review continues

An Army officer involved in the investigation into the Fort Jackson sergeant seen in a viral video allegedly accosting and shoving a Black man in a local neighborhood told the public Thursday his team is focused on doing "the right thing the right way."