US Army

The Army has had the most challenging recruiting year since the beginning of the all-volunteer force.

The US Army’s ‘Best Squad’ competition is currently underway at Fort Bragg, NC with the winner to be decided at the Pentagon.

Alpha Company deployed to Guam to rehearse their mission as the Ready Response Force and practiced military operations in urban training after arriving.

“I love my mom a lot,” said the Soldier. “It’s one of those protective-son type things. I’m willing to give my life for my mom; that’s just me. I know a lot of people will say the same thing, but she is my world. She is my life. She’s … gone to hell and back for me.”

The six Soldiers competing, along with their civilian teammates, are all marksmanship instructors/competitive shooters for the US Army Marksmanship Unit’s International Rifle Team, which is stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia. 

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Amir Averhart, an infantryman assigned to the “Hound Battalion,” 3rd Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, poses with his son during a family day event at the end of a combined arms live fire exercise at Fort Stewart, Georgia

The US Army is doing away with a once-a-month paycheck option.

Tech. Sgt. Daniel Perez, 68th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, husband, father and Airman, gave his life in service to his country.

Beechcraft’s MQM-107 Streaker was developed in 1974 and was used as a target towing jet by the US Army and Air Force until 2003.

Before the revered UH-60 Blackhawk, there was Huey, the first turbine-powered helicopter in service with the US military.

Medal of Honor recipient Pfc Milton Lee Olive has shown bravery and regard for his fellow soldiers by falling on a grenade.

Space Force and the US Air Force and considering waiving disqualification for enlistment if recruits test positive for certain drugs.