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...]
Pentagon Strengthening Counter-Drone Cooperation
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...]
Soldier Reflects on Army Career
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...]
Fueling the Army’s Future with Nuclear Energy
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...]
Army Therapist Provides Hope to Honduran Communities
OCTOBER 3, 2025 – Since March of 2025, Centro de Rehabilitacion Integral de Comayagua (CRIC) has come to know the caring heart and guidance of Joint Task Force-Bravo’s two-person physical therapy team. U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Collier Amundson, Army Forces Medical Detachment (AFMD) Chief of Rehabilitation and Minnesota-native, dedicates one day each week to caring for Honduran … [Read more...]




