ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (Nov. 13, 2013) - Results from a recent study that looked at how battlefield-born vibrations, like those from blasts and heavy armored vehicles, for example, are leading research scientists to rethink military vehicle testing and evaluation methods that could also, eventually, improve automotive and aviation industry standards. A group of Army … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Nov. 12, 2013) - Unless Congress acts to counter the effects of sequestration, the Army will be hard-pressed to complete its mission, said the service's senior officer. "If Congress does not act to mitigate the magnitude, method and speed of the reductions under the Budget Control Act with sequestration, the Army will be forced to make … [Read more...]

FORT BENNING, Ga. (November 7, 2013) - The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, in conjunction with the Maneuver Center of Excellence, will host the 2014 U.S. Army Small Arms Championships, Jan. 26 - Feb. 1, at Fort Benning, Ga. The All-Army competition is open to all Soldiers, active and reserve component, of all ranks. Additionally, both West Point and Reserve Officer Training … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Nov. 7, 2013) - On Nov. 11, 2013, America will pay tribute to the men and women who served the nation. For Veterans Day, as a way to say thanks, many restaurants will be giving discounts and running promotions for veterans. Additionally, many businesses -- from retailers, hotels, cell phone providers, automobile services, insurance agencies, … [Read more...]

FORT BELVOIR, Va. (Nov. 6, 2013) - The Army's chief of staff inspected an array of advanced technology being mobilized on behalf of Soldiers during a visit to Program Executive Office Soldier here, Nov. 1. Experts from Program Executive Office, or PEO, Soldier briefed Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno on a new generation fused thermal and night vision goggles, more … [Read more...]