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July 24, 2020

Trump says Sen. Inhofe 'will not' allow Confederate names to be removed from military bases

President Trump signaled expectations that a provision to rename military bases named after Confederate leaders will not make the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, despite the House and Senate overwhelmingly approving such defense legislation this week with veto-proof majorities. 

July 23, 2020

Army enters a new era in warfare for 2040 -- the 'Big 10'

U.S. Army leaders are quite vocal and clear about the service’s six major modernization priorities, however, a close look across the spectrum of current major programs raises a pertinent question: Could the Army now be building ten new platforms?

July 23, 2020

How friend of Dallas officer killed in ambush 4 years ago continues to honor his legacy

Alex Witt, who calls himself a brother to Dallas police officer Patrick Zamarripa, known as “Zam,” who was killed in an ambush attack on Dallas police on July 7, 2016 – one month before his 33rd birthday – is carrying on Zam’s legacy in a big way.

July 21, 2020

The Army's new scout-attack helicopters look stealthy

Among the many roles the helicopter will fulfill are, loitering over hostile areas facing enemy fire, speeding through mountainous terrain, and launching air-to-ground missiles from miles away.

July 16, 2020

Texas couple defrauded military up to $11M, Army investigators say

Federal agents are investigating a U.S. Army couple in Texas for allegedly defrauding the military out of as much as $11 million, according to an affidavit unsealed last week.

July 14, 2020

Texas woman pleads not guilty to charges in Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen's death

The woman accused of helping to dispose of the remains of a slain Texas soldier who went missing for several weeks pleaded not guilty Tuesday to her alleged role in the crime. 

July 10, 2020

US Army investigating handout calling ‘Make America Great Again’ a form of White supremacy

The U.S. Army is investigating after a handout was distributed to personnel on an Army base in Alabama that included an image describing President Trump's 2016 “Make America Great Again” slogan as a form of covert White supremacy.

July 9, 2020

All-male Green Berets welcome first female soldier

The move underscores an effort to move more women into front-line combat jobs

July 8, 2020

Army takes new steps to stop hackers

The U.S. Army is working to both leverage the advantages of cloud migration and simultaneously ensure data security, taking on what could be characterized as a paradox.

July 8, 2020

Future armored vehicles will find and destroy multiple targets – in seconds

The U.S. Army wants future armored vehicles to instantly make decisions about terrain navigation, target identification, incoming enemy fire, force positions and warfare strategy.