FEBRUARY 9, 2026 - Tears pooled in Deedra Irwin’s eyes as she stood at the starting line of the National Biathlon Centre in the Zhangjiakou cluster, a mountainous stretch of land three hours northwest of Beijing. As the Soldier breathed in the piercing cold air, she reflected on the journey that brought her to her first Olympic games. “I definitely was like, once I start … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 9, 2026 — Fort Hood tops the food pyramid as the first installation to launch a campus-style dining venue, or CSDV, scheduled for a grand opening Feb. 18. One of five pilot locations opening under a contract with Compass Group USA, Inc., the Fort Hood CSDV is a key initiative in the Army’s broader food transformation efforts. “When you think campus-style dining, … [Read more...]

Sgt. 1st Class Chuck Riegel, a U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit instructor, trains Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division during M7 rifle training at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 21, 2026. The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit supports M7 fielding by reinforcing proven marksmanship fundamentals that enhance lethality and build confident, capable Soldiers. (U.S. Army photo by … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 6, 2026 — Installation Army Emergency Relief Campaign officials are preparing for the 2026 campaign, which will run from March 1 until June 14. There will be a campaign kickoff event at 3 p.m. on March 5 at the Houston Bowling Center. The event will feature remarks from the Garrison Command Team and a unit bowling competition. Officials say the campaign goal this … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 5, 2026 — Soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division honored members of their unit who were killed in World War II during a Feb. 2 wreath‑laying ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery. The Fort Drum‑based troops joined NATO partners and local officials to mark the 81st anniversary of the battles of Riva Ridge and Monte Belvedere, key operations in the Italian … [Read more...]