ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (Feb. 11, 2015) - Army researchers made an important discovery during metals testing that could impact the way the structural health of current and future military vehicles are deemed "healthy and more efficient." The discovery may lead to saving time and money, as well as prolonging the life of critical platforms. "Military structures operating … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Feb. 12, 2015) - Following the investigation of a Fort Carson Warrior Transition Unit, or WTU, Soldier who had been mistreated by behavioral health professionals, the Army's surgeon general said the probe of the case did not show more than one Soldier was mistreated. "I thought the investigation was very thorough," said Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho, regarding the … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Feb. 12, 2015) - Feedback from the field regarding the Army Drill Sergeant Academy's change in August 2014 to Army Learning Model training is positive, said Sgt. Maj. Ed Roderiques, the academy's deputy commandant. Army Learning Model is the informal name given to "The Army Learning Concept for 2015," Pamphlet 525-8-2, published by U.S. Army Training and Doctrine … [Read more...]

WATERVLIET ARSENAL, N.Y. (Feb. 12, 2015) - The U.S. Army's Benét Laboratories, which is collocated on the Watervliet Arsenal, recently announced that it has achieved a significant milestone in the research and development of an extended-range 120mm mortar ballistic test cannon that if fielded, will greatly increase the survivability of U.S. infantrymen. "After several … [Read more...]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Feb. 12, 2015) - A public meeting will provide interested individuals with information about a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or USACE, investigation for potential munitions at the former Camp Van Dorn, a 41,544-acre formerly-used defense site, or FUDS, located in Mississippi's Wilkinson and Amite counties. The meeting will take place in Centreville, … [Read more...]