Iraq keeping some US military advisers due to IS threat in Syria
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s prime minister said Monday that a small contingent of U.S. military advisers will remain in the country for now to coordinate with U.S. forces in neighboring Syria combating the Islamic State group. Washington and Baghdad agreed last year to wind down a...
Army to evaluate new 2-in-1 all-weather jacket from Gore
As the military looks to get rid of “forever chemicals” in equipment and clothing, outerwear maker Gore hopes a lightweight jacket that uses a fleece lining, not a chemical coating, to block wind and weather will appeal to Army equipment testers. Gore plans to submit...
White House defends Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard to San Francisco
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The White House is urging California Democrats to welcome the National Guard to “clean up” San Francisco, but Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., said the deployment will “ruin one of America’s greatest cities. “ President Donald Trump told...
Army counterintelligence agents to get enhanced arrest powers
Civilian special agents of the U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command will receive enhanced authorities to conduct searches, execute warrants and make arrests outside of military bases, Army counterintelligence leaders announced to members of the media during an Oct. 15 roundtable at the Association of the United...
US returning survivors of strike to home countries, Trump says
The U.S. destroyed a submarine allegedly carrying narcotics in the Caribbean on Thursday, killing two and also leaving two survivors, according to Trump. It is believed to be the first time there have been survivors after such strikes, according to The Associated Press. “The two...
Federal court decides if Trump can deploy National Guard to Portland
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday ruled that President Donald Trump can deploy Oregon National Guard troops into the city of Portland, delivering a significant victory to the Trump administration as it continues its...
Army NCO working group focusing on frequency of moves at large bases
A working group of U.S. Army noncommissioned officers is looking at whether some soldiers at large installations and in certain military occupational specialties ought to be able to stay longer at the installation, instead of moving every three years, without hurting their careers. All the...
Army engineers to integrate unmanned DARPA vehicle to clear mines
The U.S. Army is slated to begin its first integration of an unmanned ground vehicle, or UGV, produced by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency into an autonomous breaching demonstration at the end of this month. The 36th Engineering Brigade, which is preparing for the...
Private contractor admits responsibility for New Jersey mystery drones
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A private aerial contractor has reportedly taken responsibility for the swarms of mystery drones that wreaked havoc over New Jersey’s skies last year. Speaking at the Army’s UAS and Launched Effects Summit at Fort Rucker, Alabama, in...
This ‘Black Hawk Down’ hero is now the namesake of Fort Gordon
Nearly 32 years have passed since Master Sgt. Gary I. Gordon handed a rifle and remaining rounds of ammunition to Black Hawk pilot Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Durant at the helicopter’s wreckage site, said, “Good luck,” and waded into a sea of swarming Somali...
