NOVEMBER 18, 2025 — Inside the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes, a place defined by quiet reverence and the names of those who gave everything, Capt. Mark Bashaw raised his right hand and returned to active duty under the Army’s reinstatement initiative. “It was incredibly humbling,” Bashaw said. “To be promoted here, in a room honoring those who sacrificed so much, is an absolute … [Read more...]

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 — As of October 1, 2025, Soldiers who qualify for hazardous duty incentive pay (HDIP) for parachute duty are now receiving $200 a month for static line jumps, a $50 increase from the former rate. Qualified jumpmaster Soldiers are also eligible for a new monthly jumpmaster special duty assignment pay (SDAP) of $150. "These pay increases demonstrate the … [Read more...]

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 — The Secretary of the Army and Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) hosted an interagency meeting Thursday at the White House to strengthen cooperation across the U.S. government to counter threats posed by the nefarious use of small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS). The meeting brought together senior leaders from across the federal enterprise to … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 24, 2025 — When Christopher “Chris” Reaves enlisted in the Army in March 1998, he wasn’t sure how long he’d serve, but he knew why. “My father served as a military police officer in the Army during the Vietnam War,” said Reaves, a Greenwood, Mississippi, native, who was the Joint Munitions Command’s Command Sgt. Maj. from May 24, 2023, until Sept. 19, 2025. “He is my … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 15, 2025 — The Army highlighted its commitment to innovation, readiness and partnership during the Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting and Exposition October 14. Secretary of the Army the Honorable Dan Driscoll announced the launch of The Janus Program, a next-generation nuclear power program designed to provide resilient, secure and reliable … [Read more...]