AUGUST 4, 2025 - When the U.S. Army officially sunset the RQ-7B Shadow platform in April 2024, it left a void for Soldiers trained in unmanned aerial operations. But for Hawkeye Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, it was also an opportunity to redefine how small units integrate drone technology in the modern … [Read more...]

AUGUST 4, 2025 — To save Soldiers’ lives, cut costs and improve supply delivery efficiency, the U.S. Army assessed the Overland AI ULTRA Fully Autonomous Tactical Vehicle prototype during exercise Agile Spirit 25 at the Combat Training Center, Vaziani Training Area, Georgia, July 29, 2025. “Agile Spirit 25 is the 12th iteration of a biennial multinational exercise designed … [Read more...]

AUGUST 1, 2025 - History was made on June 23 as Anniston Army Depot completed its first ever full locomotive overhaul, rolling out Locomotive Serial 1400 after years of hands-on work, dedication, and depot-wide collaboration. The milestone marks a major achievement not only for the Defense Non-Tactical Generator and Rail Equipment (DGRC) shop, the Army’s only locomotive repair … [Read more...]

AUGUST 1, 2025 — In a solemn mountain ceremony, U.S. and Italian officials came together on July 27 to honor those who fought and died along the Gothic Line during World War II, highlighting the legacy of both American Soldiers and the Italian resistance. The ceremony, held in Pian di Novello, in Pistoia province, commemorated the lives of troops who gave everything to … [Read more...]

JULY 31, 2025 – Twenty-one Soldiers assigned to Kentucky's 1st Battalion, 623d Field Artillery Regiment (HIMARS), were recently awarded the Army Sea Duty Ribbon (ASDR) for their support to a joint mission alongside the U.S. Navy 5th Fleet during the unit’s deployment to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of operations during fiscal year 2024. The ASDR was awarded by the … [Read more...]