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Small fleet, fewer flights weaken Army aircraft training, report says
The main trends point to fewer helicopters, fewer flight hours, but more drones and aircraft available for missions.
By Todd South
Army launches cognitive screening to track new soldiers’ brain health
The Army began baseline cognitive assessments for new recruits, and the other services are expected to follow in the coming months.
How in-house tech and soldier tinkering is changing the Army
Inside the brave new world of AI-assisted Army electronic warfare.
By Todd South
US Army ammo plant boosts artillery shell production for Ukraine
A Pennsylvania ammo plant that makes a key artillery shell in Ukraine’s fight against Russia has managed to boost production by 50% to meet surging demand.
US soldier who fled to North Korea will plead guilty to desertion
A U.S. Army private who fled to North Korea just over a year ago will plead guilty to desertion and other charges, including assaulting an officer.
US Army takes new look at training aviators with decisions coming soon
The Army is examining a new training model for aviators as its helicopter fleet evolves into a complex network of manned and unmanned aircraft.
By Jen Judson
RIP to the Army’s first Black 3-star general, base namesake
Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg died Thursday. He was 96.
By Todd South
Army Reserve officer sentenced for ripping off Gold Star families
“Heartless and despicable don’t even begin to sum up his crimes," an FBI agent said after Caz Craffy was sentenced to 12 years behind bars this week.
Signal battalions to be rebuilt for modern combat, Army says
The move, which may be approved by December, is expected to free up signal soldiers for more unit-level work within the brigades.
By Todd South
If you liked the B-17s in Masters of the Air, you’ll enjoy these films
The Flying Fortress has a rather distinguished film career.
Five questions for the outgoing chief of the National Guard Bureau
Gen. Daniel Hokanson, who retired Friday after four decades in uniform, reflects on his time leading the National Guard Bureau.
By Todd South