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Army Research Laboratory, Berkeley Drone Technologies host inaugural drone challenge
RICHMOND, Calif. — The U.S. Army’s sole fundamental research laboratory and Berkeley Drone Technologies recently hosted the inaugural Multi-Drone Optimization Challenge for University of California, Berkeley and high school students at the university’s Richmond Field …
Nordhaus, Raines praise enlisted force for delivering ‘Always Ready, Always There’
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Drawing on nearly four centuries of service and the National Guard’s ongoing operational tempo, the National Guard Bureau’s senior leaders on Sunday urged the enlisted force to sustain the Guard’s edge.
Puerto Rico Guard Soldiers distribute water amid drought
FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico — The Puerto Rico National Guard has distributed more than 505,000 gallons of water as of July 31 in support of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority under Mission Clear …
SETAF-AF hosts joint Ghanaian delegation to advance partner drone production
VICENZA, Italy — U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa hosted Ghana Armed Forces representatives for a showcase of U.S. unmanned aircraft systems innovation, technical management and production capabilities at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, …
USAWHC exercises new structure during PANAMAX 2026
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — For the first time, U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command is employing its new four-star structure during Exercise PANAMAX 2026, which kicked off today in the United States and Panama and runs …
Army leaders: Next Generation Command and Control ‘ready to scale’
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army announced July 29 it is ready to scale Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) across the force during a media roundtable at the end of Project Convergence-Capstone 6 at Fort …
Army Reserve senior enlisted leader immerses in training and modernization
FORT LEE, Va. — Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Betty, the U.S. Army Reserve Command’s senior enlisted leader, spent July 28 at Fort Lee moving through classrooms, motor pools, training sites and field kitchens — absorbing …
Army Heritage Month celebrations span across the service
WASHINGTON — From the shores of Honolulu to the German countryside, Soldiers celebrated the Army’s historic legacy during Army Heritage Month with ceremonies, festivals and runs.
NASA selects Soldier, former Black Hawk pilot for Artemis III
WASHINGTON — Army Col. Frank Rubio will return to space for the second time, joining a four-person crew on the Artemis III mission as part of NASA’s ultimate goal to return humans to the moon …
Army budget request aimed at fulfilling War Department priorities
WASHINGTON — To support Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s “peace through strength” priorities, at a recent AUSA coffee series speaking event, an Army leader outlined how the service built its $253 billion budget request for …
Army’s military child of the year finds new life after tragedy
WASHINGTON — On a warm June night in 2021, 14-year-old Amani Ambay lay on her bed inside her family’s one-story home when she felt the floor of her bedroom shake. At 11:30 p.m., the noise …
1st Cavalry Division advances division-level combined arms transformation for large-scale combat operations
WASHINGTON — Senior leaders from the 1st Cavalry Division discussed the unit’s ongoing transformation efforts, emphasizing readiness, integration, and modernization during their Army Current Operations Engagement Tour at the Cannon House Office Building, April 14, …
Army updates retention program for 2026, rewarding performance and commitment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Army is implementing significant updates to its retention program in fiscal year 2026, reinforcing a performance-based approach that directly benefits Soldiers who maintain high standards, develop critical skills and commit …
JIATF-401, JTF-NCR strengthen homeland defense with counter-UAS training in National Capital Region
WASHINGTON — Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and Joint Task Force-National Capital Region recently coordinated a training exercise at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, as part of a synchronized effort to advance counter-drone capabilities in the National …
25th Infantry Division advances transformation with HIMARS, Precision Strike and DIVARTY integration
WASHINGTON — The 25th Infantry Division is accelerating Army transformation in the Indo-Pacific by integrating long-range fires, unmanned systems and networked sensing capabilities to operate effectively across diverse environments.
ROTC cadets subdue shooter, honor fallen Army professor
WASHINGTON — On a cool March morning in Old Dominion University’s Constant Hall, Army ROTC cadets attended class like any other day.
50th JCTE Results Announced, Top Chefs goes to Air Force
FORT LEE, Va. -- For the first time, the U.S. Air Force was recognized as the Culinary Team of the Year and more than 320 American Culinary Federation medals were awarded to military chefs at …
From Private to Sustainment Leader: Davis Comes Full Circle in Europe
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — When Command Sgt. Maj. Damon Davis first arrived in Germany as a young private, the experience was overwhelming. Fresh out of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and far from …
Army Strategic Capital Initiatives – Seeking private sector partners to accelerate enterprise-wide modernization
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army has announced a major initiative to partner with the private sector, seeking to harness the speed and ingenuity of the commercial market to accelerate a historic, enterprise-wide modernization effort. Through …
JIATF-401 acquires advanced kinetic counter-drone system to enhance warfighter lethality
WASHINGTON — The Joint Interagency Task Force 401, JIATF-401, announced it has awarded a $5.2 million agreement to Perennial Autonomy for the Bumblebee V2 counter-drone system to provide U.S. forces with a low-cost, low-collateral kinetic …