MAY 23, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a pay raise for Army paratroopers today during remarks to current and former members of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Hegseth made the announcement during the 82nd's All American Week, a four-day event that brings past and present paratroopers together to celebrate their service through … [Read more...]
Tanks Are Heading to Washington D.C.
MAY 22, 2025 – The first tanks bound for the Army's 250th Birthday Parade in Washington, D.C. started moving today. The tanks, which began loading from Fort Cavazos, Texas May 21, are among dozens of armored vehicles departing from the huge central Texas post to take part in the Army's 250th Birthday Celebration. Most of the journey will be via train. "The Army's 250th … [Read more...]
USPS Recognizes 250 Years of Army, Navy, Marine Corps
MAY 20, 2025 - To commemorate the 250th anniversaries of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, the U.S. Postal Service released a set of three new commemorative stamps that recognize each service's long-standing dedication to defending the nation. The three stamps, each featuring the name of the military service, the service seal and the inscriptions "250 Years of Service," … [Read more...]
How The Army Can Become More Mobile, Lethal
MAY 16, 2025 — The Army’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, shared insights gained from its nine-month European rotational deployment as the Army’s only Transformation in Contact 1.0 unit in an active theater during a media roundtable May 5, 2025, at the Pentagon. The brigade is one of three brigades with an initiative to integrate technological advancements … [Read more...]
Indo-Pacom Commander Highlights Army’s Contribution
MAY 15, 2025 - Yesterday, during the 2025 Land Forces Pacific Symposium and Exposition in Honolulu, the U.S. military's senior leader in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility discussed ways the Army contributes to the joint force's overall mission throughout the region. Navy Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, said "fires" or weapons systems that … [Read more...]