MAY 15, 2025 — While the U.S. Army continues to enhance its support and build-up resources along the southern border, the Department of Defense warned service members about the increased weaponization of uncrewed aerial systems, UAS, and surveillance along the U.S.-Mexico border by cartel members. The emergence of UAS and uncrewed system, UxS, threats drove the need for the … [Read more...]

MAY 14, 2025 — The U.S. Army officially adopts the Army Fitness Test (AFT) as the new test of record for Soldiers starting June 1, 2025. The change will replace the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) and introduce updated scoring standards that emphasize readiness and combat effectiveness. Soldiers will have until Jan. 1, 2026, to meet the new AFT requirements without facing … [Read more...]

MAY 14, 2025 - U.S. Army Pacific commanding general, Gen. Ronald P. Clark, delivered a keynote address at the Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium, emphasizing the pivotal role of land power in ensuring security and deterring aggression within the Indo-Pacific region. He asserted that land forces, operating in conjunction with naval and air capabilities, are indispensable for … [Read more...]

MAY 14, 2025 – The average person probably believes the worlds of the military and fashion are mutually exclusive. Fashion is a popular style or trend that often includes rare, high-priced wearable art… while the military prides itself on utilitarianism, a calling born of necessity while wearing clothing designed for heavy wear-and-tear. It may come as a surprise, therefore, … [Read more...]

MAY 13, 2025 — After nearly a month of dynamic multinational training, Soldiers assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, concluded their participation in African Lion 2025 (AL25) — U.S. Africa Command’s premier annual combined joint exercise. Deployed to Centre d’Entraînement Tactique 2 (CET2), Dog Company executed a high-tempo … [Read more...]