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July 21, 2022

Here's why the US Army just bought an electric GMC Hummer

The U.S. Army has purchased a GMC Hummer EV for evaluation. The electric pickup is equipped with a 1,000 horsepower drivetrain and four-wheel steering system.

July 20, 2022

Georgia lightning strike at Fort Gordon kills 1 soldier, injures others

At least one soldier was killed and multiple other soldiers were injured in a lightning strike incident during a training event at the Fort Gordon Army post in Georgia.

July 20, 2022

Army announces cuts in expected force size due to 'challenges' in recruiting

The U.S. Army is experiencing significant recruitment challenges, to the point that they are expecting to cut their numbers for the coming years, officials said.

July 14, 2022

D-Day war hero dies on Independence Day at 99 years old

D-Day veteran Joseph "Ray" Goulet is remembered for his heroic service during World War II and his outreach within the Portsmouth, N.H., community after his death on July 4, 2022.

July 9, 2022

Army suspends retired three-star general over tweet sent to Jill Biden

Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky, a retired three-star general, has been suspended pending an internal investigation into a mocking tweet directed at the first lady.

July 8, 2022

Army cuts pay, benefits from 57,000 unvaccinated National Guard, Reserves

The US Army said that roughly 57,000 National Guardsmen and Reservists who have yet to get the vaccine will lose their pay and benefits.

July 8, 2022

Don't draft our daughters for front-line combat

GOP can prevent Defense Authorization from conscripting women for front-line combat roles. Liberals are going to keep pushing equity over military readiness.

July 6, 2022

Last surviving 'Band of Brothers' member Bradford Freeman dead at 97

Bradford Freeman, the last surviving member of the East Company, made famous in the HBO series "Band of Brothers," has passed away at the age of 97.

July 5, 2022

European departure for 101st Airborne set for Tuesday

A ceremony Tuesday marked the 101st Airborne's deployment to Europe. This is the first time the 101st Airborne has deployed to Europe in 80 years.

June 29, 2022

Army chaplain under investigation for pro-life 'victory' email after Supreme Court abortion ruling: Report

An Army chaplain and former Green Beret is now the subject of an internal inquiry over a pro-life “victory” email he sent after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.