DECEMBER 5, 2019 - When the players on the Army West Point football team take the field on December 14, 2019, they do so for more than themselves. They represent the U.S. Military Academy and the generations of graduates who make up the Long Gray Line. They play for the U.S. Army and those who have fought and died protecting America. And each week during the season, they … [Read more...]
Army Approves Coyote Brown Caps for ACUs
DECEMBER 5, 2019 - Soldiers now have more color choices while wearing fleece caps -- but it's at their commander's discretion. The coyote brown cap is an optional alternative to the black fleece cap while in the Army Combat Uniform, according to a change authorized by Army senior leaders earlier this year. "Permitting the wear of the coyote fleece cap was a pretty … [Read more...]
Army Researchers Tackle Challenges with New Infrared Drone Camera
DECEMBER 2, 2019 - Army researchers enhanced the military's capabilities to detect and identify hidden targets with a new advancement in thermal imaging technology. Scientists at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command's Army Research Laboratory partnered with Polaris Sensor Technologies to develop a specialized infrared camera that incorporates polarization … [Read more...]
New Capabilities Highlight Army’s List of Critical Protective Eyewear
NOVEMBER 27, 2019 - Lt. Col. Ginger Whitehead has seen the gruesome consequences when Soldiers chose to don eyewear that didn't appear on the Army's authorized list. Deployed Soldiers have suffered severe damage to their eyes or lost their sight entirely. "We have seen some really horrific injuries with roadside bombs," said Whitehead, the product manager for protective … [Read more...]
Nearly 5,000 Turkeys to Feed Overseas Troops This Thanksgiving
NOVEMBER 26, 2019 - Deployed Soldiers will get a taste of home this Thanksgiving after months of planning by logistics personnel to deliver tons of meat and fixings for the traditional meals. Many food items being served Thursday can be found on American grocery store shelves, said Sgt. Maj. Kara Rutter, Army Central Command's culinary management NCO in charge. "We will … [Read more...]