When will the Army embrace hybrid-electric vehicles?
The Army has long tinkered with the idea of making some of its vehicles electric or hybrid, and while the technology has become commonplace in the commercial vehicle industry, the service has yet to jump on the bandwagon. As officials hedge their bets, companies have...
Take notes, a formation like this could be coming to your unit soon
In the piney woods of Louisiana, one brigade’s new approach to reconnaissance recently illustrated the Army’s plan to undertake more complex and demanding missions with new tech and fewer soldiers. The 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, or MBCT, with 101st Airborne Division carried out their...
Two Navy EA-18G Growler crew members missing after crash
Two crew members from a U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jet based out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, are missing after the aircraft crashed Tuesday. The fighter jet, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 130, crashed east of Mount Rainier at approximately 3:20 p.m. local...
Senior enlisted leaders to share career lessons in Army writing push
The Army has launched a new way for soldiers at any level to glean valuable lessons from the combat-tested, seasoned enlisted leaders in its ranks. The “Muddy Boots” initiative recently launched as a dedicated section of the NCO Journal, with the backing of Sergeant Major...
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Army moves ahead on plans to replace storied Bradley Fighting Vehicle
DETROIT ARSENAL, Michigan — Two industry teams competing to design a Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle replacement have completed preliminary design reviews, clearing a hurdle ahead of the next milestone in 2025, Maj. Gen. Glenn Dean, Army program executive officer for ground combat systems, said. American...
NSSF Launches Resource Page For Vets About VA Health Care and Guns
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has launched a new webpage dedicated to providing crucial resources for military veterans, aiming to dispel widespread misconceptions that prevent many veterans from seeking healthcare from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The webpage features a fact sheet titled...
How the Army is improving care in the field to keep soldiers alive
The Army is revamping how it provides lifesaving care in the field, including new hospital setup gear, ways to preserve blood on the front lines and a new combat-ready respirator to keep wounded soldiers breathing. Over the past year, Program Executive Office-Soldier added medical devices...
From CamoGPT to life skills, the Army is changing how it trains troops
As the Army has adjusted its doctrine and modernized how it prepares soldiers for leadership and combat, the service’s Training and Doctrine Command touches nearly every aspect of those initiatives. Over the past year, new programs and updates to existing training have flowed across the...
Massachusetts Petition Drive Gaining Momentum
Bay State gun owners battling Massachusetts’ restrictive new package of gun-control laws have hit a milestone in their efforts to roll back the punitive infringements. According to a report at police1.com, organizers of a ballot effort to repeal the law have gathered enough signatures—more than...
