JANUARY 21, 2021 - The Army recently completed a new Arctic strategy that aims to protect assets in the region as it continues to recalibrate its forces around the world to deter near-peer adversaries. Chief of Staff Gen. James C. McConville said Tuesday the strategy mainly focuses on Alaska and could upgrade its two-star headquarters into an operational headquarters. Other … [Read more...]

JANUARY 20, 2021 - With the National Guard taking an increased role in security at the nation’s capital and near government buildings throughout the U.S. this week, the Army’s top enlisted leader lauded the efforts of Guard members during the U.S. Capitol protest earlier this month. Guardsmen backed federal and Washington, D.C., police officers as they attempted to quell the … [Read more...]

JANUARY 20, 2021 - Soldiers living in barracks and other non-privatized Army housing are now able to file and track maintenance orders from the convenience of their smartphones using one uniform system. The Army Maintenance Application, or ArMA, allows Soldiers and their families to instantly interact with public works clerks instead of making walk-in appointments or phone … [Read more...]

JANUARY 19, 2021 - Vice President Mike Pence thanked the troopers of the 10th Mountain Division in Fort Drum, New York, for their service around the world and said they will be coming back to the North Country. Pence gave his last speech as vice president, yesterday, to the soldiers and families of the most deployed division in the U.S. Army. "With thousands deployed … [Read more...]

JANUARY 13, 2021 - The U.S. Army has agreed to review the discharges of thousands of veterans affected by post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma or other behavioral health conditions, and to change some of its administrative procedures for individuals who apply to have their discharge statuses upgraded in the future. This agreement … [Read more...]