APRIL 9, 2026 - Three weeks ago, 257 Soldiers set out in pursuit of perfection. Over two weeks of training and one week of testing the individuals worked to earn the coveted Expert Infantryman, Expert Field Medical, and Expert Soldier badges. To earn one of these three badges, candidates went through a grueling series of tests that pushed them physically and mentally. For … [Read more...]
Parachute Team Brings Army Experience to Arizona
APRIL 9, 2026 - The United States Army Parachute Team was in Marana, Arizona March 31 through April 2 conducting tandems for local patrons. USAPT conducts worldwide parachute jumps using a tandem orientation program that connects the U.S. Army with the American public and enhances the Army’s recruiting efforts. The tandem team consists of 15 Soldiers selected from a core … [Read more...]
Launched Effects Program Accelerates Battlefield Reach
APRIL 8, 2026 - The Army’s Launched Effects (LE) program is accelerating a new era of battlefield reach and responsiveness by pairing cutting-edge uncrewed technology with acquisition approaches designed for speed. Built to deliver decisive effects from standoff distances, these systems are rapidly moving from concept to operational use—demonstrating that smarter acquisition … [Read more...]
Latest Airdrop Technology Demonstrated at Yuma
APRIL 8, 2026 - U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground’s Yuma Test Center (YTC) demonstrated the most cutting-edge developments of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) for an entire week in March. More than 300 participants from the United States and 11 different partner nations attended the event, necessitating a massive effort by YTC … [Read more...]
Corps Outlines Glacier Flood Mitigation Efforts
APRIL 8, 2026 - Adam Telle, Army assistant secretary for civil works, visited Juneau, Alaska, March 24, to observe ongoing solutions the Army Corps of Engineers is using to address flooding ahead of the annual Mendenhall Glacier outburst flooding events. Telle outlined the Army Corps of Engineers Alaska District's multipronged efforts to mitigate annual flooding. "As we … [Read more...]




