WIESBADEN, Germany (Oct. 3, 2013) - Senior land forces commanders from 35 European partner nations, the U.S. and Canada convened here, Sept. 30, to discuss the future of cooperative European security, during the 21st Annual Conference of European Armies. The theme of this year's three-day conference, co-hosted by U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno and U.S. Army … [Read more...]

ADELPHI, Md. (Oct. 3, 2013) - What if Soldiers could convert JP-8 to clean hydrogen fuel for fuel cell applications anywhere and anytime they need it? A small team of scientists at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory are collaborating with counterparts at the Communications-Electronics and the Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Centers, to develop technology … [Read more...]

REDSTONE ARSENAL (Oct. 2, 2013) - Army tactics and training are constantly changing to meet the threat on the battlefield, and one such example is the attack helicopter. Originally the AH-1 Cobras were designed to arrive on station quickly, eliminate the threat, and move on to the next target. But in today's battlefield, attack helicopters like the AH-64 Apaches are … [Read more...]

FORT BENNING, Ga. (Oct. 01, 2013) - The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, in conjunction with the Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning, Ga., will host the 2014 U.S. Army Small Arms Championships, from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1. The "All-Army" competition is open to all Soldiers -- active and Reserve component -- of all ranks including, West Point and Reserve Officer Training … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 01, 2013) - Despite a government shutdown, military commissaries overseas and all Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities will continue operation. Military commissaries in the United States, however, will not be open during the government shutdown, said the director of the Defense Commissary Agency. During the government shutdown, … [Read more...]