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Army leaders implement measures to bolster recruiting
September 15, 2022 — Following reports that the Army may fall short of its recruiting goals, the service’s top officer said the branch remains steadfast in its commitment to reaching its end strength targets but will continue to seek candidates that meet its rigorous qualifications... MORE

Senior Army leaders discuss housing reform, quality of life initiatives
October 20, 2020 — Safe and affordable housing remains a top quality of life initiative, as the Army looks to improve its neighborhoods and oversight over privatized housing companies, senior leaders said Oct. 15... MORE

Workers install new windows at one of the historic homes on Fort Benning, Georgia, Oct. 1, 2020. Modifications to these homes are part of a broader effort underway to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in these facilities.

A message to the Army community about civil unrest
June 3, 2020 — Dear Soldiers, Civilians, Family members and Soldiers for Life: Over the past week, the country has suffered an explosion of frustration over the racial divisions that still plague us as Americans. And because your Army is a reflection of American society, those divisions live in the Army as well... MORE

Army finalizing plan to resume collective training
May 4, 2020 — The Army aims to soon resume collective training and hold a ceremony for graduating West Point cadets after the success of measures safeguarding new recruits at training centers... MORE

Army Chief of Staff: Strength, innovation essential to National Defense Strategy
January 17, 2020 — The National Defense Strategy describes how the Department of Defense will be postured to be successful in the great power competition with Russia and China, the Army chief of staff said... MORE

Army Chief of Staff Gen. James C. McConville, speaks about great power competition at the Atlantic Council in Washington, Jan. 14, 2020.