WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Sept. 22, 2015) -- President Barack Obama announced his intent Friday to nominate seven individuals to key administration posts, included among those is Eric K. Fanning, who will be nominated for the position of Army secretary. Fanning currently serves as the acting undersecretary of the Army and as chief management officer for the Army. He was … [Read more...]

HERNDON, Va. (Sept. 21, 2015) -- Paying homage to the first African-American Army parachutists, Army Materiel Command's Commander Gen. Dennis Via said they paved the way for integration. Via was the keynote speaker during the 555th Parachute Infantry Association's 36th annual reunion, Sept. 12. The association celebrates the legacy of the Army's first all-black parachute … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Sept. 21, 2015) -- The Army recently named two financial institutions that operate on its installations as being the best among their peers in 2014. Out of the 31 nominees, Fort Hood National Bank, or FHNB, on Fort Hood, Texas, and the FirstLight Federal Credit Union on Fort Bliss, Texas, best met and exceeded the criteria set by the deputy … [Read more...]

FORT JACKSON, S.C. (Sept. 21, 2015) -- Whether the drill sergeant is a Reservist or active-duty Soldier makes no difference to a recruit going through basic combat training, or BCT, on Fort Jackson. The barracks still will carry the scent of weapon-cleaning solution and pine oil cleaner, and the training will remain rigorous despite the status of the instructor. "For the … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Sept. 18, 2015) -- On Aug. 21, three childhood friends were on a train bound for Paris when they heard a gunshot. Amidst screams and commotion, they quickly focused on a man wielding an AK-47, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said. The secretary thanked Spc. Alek Skarlatos, Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone and Anthony Sadler for their valor during a … [Read more...]