MAY 20, 2025 - To commemorate the 250th anniversaries of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, the U.S. Postal Service released a set of three new commemorative stamps that recognize each service's long-standing dedication to defending the nation. The three stamps, each featuring the name of the military service, the service seal and the inscriptions "250 Years of Service," … [Read more...]
How The Army Can Become More Mobile, Lethal
MAY 16, 2025 — The Army’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, shared insights gained from its nine-month European rotational deployment as the Army’s only Transformation in Contact 1.0 unit in an active theater during a media roundtable May 5, 2025, at the Pentagon. The brigade is one of three brigades with an initiative to integrate technological advancements … [Read more...]
Indo-Pacom Commander Highlights Army’s Contribution
MAY 15, 2025 - Yesterday, during the 2025 Land Forces Pacific Symposium and Exposition in Honolulu, the U.S. military's senior leader in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility discussed ways the Army contributes to the joint force's overall mission throughout the region. Navy Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, said "fires" or weapons systems that … [Read more...]
Army Supports Border Operations with Uncrewed Aerial Systems
MAY 15, 2025 — While the U.S. Army continues to enhance its support and build-up resources along the southern border, the Department of Defense warned service members about the increased weaponization of uncrewed aerial systems, UAS, and surveillance along the U.S.-Mexico border by cartel members. The emergence of UAS and uncrewed system, UxS, threats drove the need for the … [Read more...]
Army Introduces New Fitness Test for 2025
MAY 14, 2025 — The U.S. Army officially adopts the Army Fitness Test (AFT) as the new test of record for Soldiers starting June 1, 2025. The change will replace the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) and introduce updated scoring standards that emphasize readiness and combat effectiveness. Soldiers will have until Jan. 1, 2026, to meet the new AFT requirements without facing … [Read more...]