SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 – Soldiers from units across U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) put their physical and mental toughness to the test as they prepared to represent their respective organizations in the USAREUR-AF Best Squad Competition, Aug. 20-28. The train-up was a demanding process, blending long hours of physical training with technical skills development and … [Read more...]

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosts an office call for 2025 Best Ranger Competition winners U.S. Army Capt. Kevin Moore and U.S. Army Capt. Griffin Hokanson at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 2025. (DoW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosted a pair of U.S. Army Rangers at the … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 — For Italian civilian employees working alongside U.S. Army personnel, understanding the full scope of the Army mission can be challenging. That’s where AMICI comes in. Now in its seventh iteration, the AMICI program—short for American Military Italian Civilian Integration and meaning “friends” in Italian—is a workforce enrichment initiative sponsored by … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 — The U.S. Army announced an update to its appearance, grooming, and uniform wear standards policy in a new directive resulting from a force-wide review of military standards. The updated policy clarifies existing standards and establishes new standards, emphasizing military appearance as a reflection of discipline, professionalism and a shared commitment to … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 — Thousands from Fort Lee, the Tri-City Area (Petersburg, Hopewell, and Colonial Heights) and beyond gathered Sept. 13 to pay tribute to those who died in service to the nation and to support Gold Star Families with the installation’s annual Run for the Fallen. The 15th Fort Lee RFTF, which is organized by Survivor Outreach Services, featured about 75 … [Read more...]