JANUARY 15, 2026 — Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy A. George and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer discussed transformation initiatives, emerging technologies and Soldier readiness on Jan. 12 during the first Army Senior Leader Situation Report, hosted by the 10th Mountain Division and broadcast to the total Army from Fort Drum. “As … [Read more...]
Soldier’s Idea Makes Military Vehicles Safer
JANUARY 14, 2026 — Three teams of Connecticut National Guard service members presented ideas on how to improve their organization to a panel of judges on Jan. 10 during the 2026 Innovation Challenge at the Officers’ Club of the Governor William A. O’Neill State Armory. “We want to highlight the ingenuity and innovative ideas of Army and Air [service members],” said Maj. … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Monday: Fritz
JANUARY 12, 2026 - When his platoon was faced with impossible odds during an ambush in Vietnam, Army Lt. Col. Harold Arthur Fritz didn't hesitate to do everything he could to save his fellow soldiers and stave off the enemy. He miraculously survived the fight. His bravery and actions that day earned him the Medal of Honor. Fritz was born Feb. 21, 1944, in Chicago; however, … [Read more...]
BRAVE AI Advances Care for Soldiers, Families
JANUARY 12, 2026 — The next phase of the Defense Health Agency’s Behavioral Health Resources and Virtual Experience, or BRAVE, will use artificial intelligence to further eliminate barriers to mental health care for active-duty Soldiers and their Families. During the Building a Healthy Home Front forum, at the Association of the United States Army’s 2025 annual meeting, Lt. … [Read more...]
Army Enhances Soldier Dining Options
Rendering of the Campus-Style Dining Venue at Fort Hood, Texas, courtesy of Compass Group USA, Inc. JANUARY 12, 2026 - Food is an essential part of everyday life, and that is no different for warfighters. Fueling soldiers to fight and win our nation's wars is a top priority, and the Army has several initiatives underway to ensure consistent access to healthy, affordable … [Read more...]




