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Solarium: Warrants want to get in STEP with professional military education

Warrant officers told Lt. Gen. Robert Brown, commander of the Combined Arms Center, and other senior leaders that within their ranks, professional military education should be mandatory for promotions.

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Simulation center carries Medal of Honor Soldier's legacy forward

The Sgt. 1st Class Jared Monti Mission Simulation Center, named for the Medal of Honor recipient, provides immersive training at Fires Center of Excellence.

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SMA Dailey's Senior Enlisted Council focuses on personnel

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey sat down with senior sergeants major from around the U.S. Army to discuss issues that affect his biggest concern - the welfare of Soldiers - during a Senior...

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Solarium: Some warrants get more broadening than others

Warrant officers told Lt. Gen. Robert Brown, commander of the Combined Arms Center, and other senior leaders that it's hit or miss when it comes to broadening assignments, depending on the branch and...

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Acting secretary of the Army wants to expand, export Fort Hood successes

The Acting Secretary of the Army Patrick J. Murphy visited the troops for the first time, Jan. 20, since assuming the acting secretary position and confirmed as the under secretary. Murphy said Fort...

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Milley assesses 'aggressive' Russia, others, as challenges for US, ally security

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley has always said readiness is his No. 1 priority. The Army has a legal and moral obligation, he said, to be prepared. During a presentation Jan. 21, the general...

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5-4 Cav partners with Jordan's 3rd Mech Brigade, improves interoperability

Soldiers with U.S. Army Central's 5th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, partnered with soldiers of the Jordanian Armed Forces to plan and execute...

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Army to go universal with UAS operator training

The Army is working toward a universal control interface for unmanned aircraft systems that will help operators pilot more than one type of UAS.

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5-4 Cav and JAF training finishes in grand fashion

After 12 weeks of shoulder to shoulder training, Jordan's Princess Basma 3rd Mechanized Infantry Battalion concluded its successful partnership with U.S. Army Central's 5th Squadron, 4th Cavalry...

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Partnering for leadership

Maj. Gen. William Hickman, U.S. Army Central's, USARCENT, deputy commanding general-operations, and USARCENT captains partnered with officers from the Kuwaiti 35th Armored Brigade for a leader...

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Guard should retain Apaches, force must stand at 980K, commission says

The National Commission on the Future of the Army, or NCFA, made its recommendations public today at the Hall of States in Washington, D.C. Chief among those recommendations, one of 63 in total, is...

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Via: Army Contracting Command 'moving in right direction'

Army Contracting Command is "moving in the right direction," Army Materiel Command's commanding general said.

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Dailey inspires new generation of Soldiers

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey is becoming something of a folk hero among a new generation of Army Soldiers.

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Carter announces 12 weeks paid military maternity leave, other benefits

The Defense Department is increasing military maternity leave and instituting other changes in an effort to support military families, improve retention and strengthen the force of the future, Defense...

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Spending time with newborns important, Soldiers say

It's important for mothers and fathers to have time to bond with their infants following birth, said two Soldiers with newborns who are pleased with the Department of Defense policy change that...

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Army Airborne Board convenes for inaugural meeting

The newly formed Army Airborne Board held its inaugural meeting on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Jan. 28.

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Army reveals plan to fully integrate women into all MOSs, combat units

Acting Army Secretary Patrick Murphy and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley told lawmakers the Army is opening the door to every job a Soldier can hold regardless of gender.

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Soldiers who vote could impact important issues

The primaries are already underway and the general election will be held Nov. 8, but it's not too late for Soldiers to participate and make their voices heard.

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Carter previews FY2017 defense budget request

Addressing diverse global challenges requires new thinking, new postures in some regions and new and enhanced capabilities, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said this morning during a preview of the...

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Dailey reiterates importance of readiness, image during Fort Drum visit

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey addressed Soldiers, Families and others about the importance of overall Army readiness: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley's number one priority, and...

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