DECEMBER 20, 2018 - The U.S. Army is adopting the Army Greens as its new service uniform, based on the iconic "pink and green" uniform worn during the World War II. This will be the everyday service uniform starting in 2020, and it will reflect the professionalism of the Soldier. The Army Greens Uniform will include khaki pants and brown leather oxfords for both men and … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 18, 2018, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD - The Army is delivering a powerful new tool, via a web-based portal, to connect commanders at home station with their Soldiers in theaters around the world. Establishing mission-command capabilities, from across the globe, will translate into more robust situational awareness and greater mission success for units on the move, … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 5, 2018, West Point, NY - Black and gold with a pop of red, the Army West Point football team's uniform for the 119th Army-Navy game is steeped in history. From the black lions on the sleeves to the red one on the crown of the helmet and the World War I era flag on the back of the helmet, each element pays tribute to the fighting Soldiers of the 1st Infantry … [Read more...]

NOVEMBER 21, 2018 - Troops protecting the United States' southern border and serving overseas will still get a "taste of home" on Thanksgiving thanks to 300,000 pounds of traditional holiday food transported to field kitchens, dining facilities and galleys around the globe. Planning for the holiday began in May, according to Rich Faso, deputy director of the Defense … [Read more...]

NOVEMBER 15, 2018, Fort Meade, MD - A month after a Russian Soyuz rocket carrying a two-person crew failed in midair, an Army astronaut slated to head into space remains confident in her crew's upcoming launch. Lt. Col. Anne McClain, who is part of the Army Space and Missile Defense Command's small astronaut detachment, is currently in Star City, Russia, in preparation for a … [Read more...]