JUNE 15, 2020 - The six cadets stood six feet apart before a mostly empty Pentagon auditorium. Donning their dress blues, they solemnly took their commissioning oath of office as a small group of friends and family looked on. The six represented more than 1,100 cadets in the first graduating ROTC class in the post-coronavirus era, taking part in the first virtual … [Read more...]

JUNE 14, 2020 - Today marks 245 years of the Army’s legacy of service to the nation. June 14 is also Flag Day and provides an opportunity to showcase patriotism and the shared Army values of love of country and oaths to defend the American way of life. This year’s birthday theme, “America’s Army: When We are Needed, We are There,” provides an overarching framework to … [Read more...]

JUNE 13, 2020 - History will be made Sunday night, the 245th birthday of the Army, when for the first time ever senior leaders will hold a virtual tribute to America. Anyone with internet access is encouraged to tune-in at 7 p.m. ET on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube, and to watch with their Families. Speakers include Secretary of the Army, Ryan D. McCarthy; Chief of Staff of … [Read more...]

JUNE 12, 2020 - All four of Future Vertical Lift’s signature modernization efforts now have approved requirements, as the Army strives to rapidly develop new aircraft to achieve overmatch, its leader said Wednesday. The top priorities include the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft, Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, Future Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and Modular Open … [Read more...]

JUNE 11, 2020 - As much of the Army remains under pandemic safety restrictions, the service will turn to the virtual realm this week to pay tribute to the 245th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Army, June 14, 1775. The military’s largest branch will livestream or broadcast pre-recorded videos of its traditional birthday events. "For 245 years, the Army has … [Read more...]