JUNE 18, 2021 — Ever should a near-peer adversary attempt to encroach on territories in the Indo-Pacific, the Army will be prepared to act, the head of Army Futures Command told lawmakers Tuesday. The Army hopes to achieve deterrence against looming threats through capabilities positioned in theater such as long-range precision fires, said Gen. John M. Murray during a … [Read more...]

JUNE 18, 2021 — With over 10,000 jumps to his name, the Golden Knights tandem team leader said Thursday’s nationally televised free-fall with a former president’s daughter was his favorite to date. In addition to accomplished jumps, 10,000 is also the number of feet the duo plunged from. Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Abeln and Jenna Bush-Hager, the daughter and granddaughter of two … [Read more...]

JUNE 17, 2021 - In June 2021, the Far East District reflects on the great accomplishments of the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as the nation celebrates their establishments. FED is proud to contribute to the greater USACE mission of sustaining readiness through building and protecting. The U.S. Army's 246th birthday is June 14, a day we celebrate the Army Total … [Read more...]

JUNE 16, 2021 — To prepare for unmanned aircraft system threats they may see on the battlefield, Soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division participated in the Army’s first Counter-Small UAS home-station training session at Fort Carson, Colorado, from April 19-May 7 in advance of an upcoming deployment to the U.S. Central Command region. Soldiers simulated using the Mobile-Low, … [Read more...]

JUNE 16, 2021 — While the Army was able to accomplish an array of missions this past year, readiness levels may still be fragile to the global challenges it currently faces against growing near-peer threats, the vice chief of staff told lawmakers Wednesday. In a whirlwind year, the Army has demonstrated its ability to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, … [Read more...]