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Fewer non-deployable Soldiers, less-frequent PCS moves a goal, Army secretary says
February 12, 2018 — The Army is taking a hard look at the number of Soldiers who are designated as non-deployable and also at possibly reducing the frequency of permanent-change-of-station moves, Secretary of the Army Mark Esper said at a meeting with service organizations.... MORE

‘We own the night’: Working together to improve training
December 4, 2017 — The Army has many axioms, but one that equates to triumph on the battlefield is “we own the night,” which is uttered by Department of Defense service members at home and abroad. The phrase derives from the overwhelming advantage provided by the United States military’s night vision capabilities. ... MORE

New Secretary of the Army sends message to the force
November 27, 2017 — Thanks to your service, our Army remains the world's premier ground combat force and the bedrock of our Nation's defense. ... MORE

Joint, Total-Force Team Soars to New Heights
November 22, 2017 — The deceptively cool morning skies over Martindale Army Airfield had started their climb to 90 degrees Fahrenheit as a joint, Total Force team of Texas Army National Guard Soldiers, Air Force Reserve Airmen, and an Active Duty pathfinder team prepared for their own climb into the heavens on wings of titanium. ... MORE

Army Chief: No Reduction of Standards to Meet Recruiting Goals
November 21, 2017 — Despite news to the contrary, the Army will not be recruiting bipolar personnel, the Army's chief of staff said here yesterday, even if those individuals apply for a waiver. ... MORE

West Point grad confirmed as new secretary of Army
November 20, 2017 — Dr. Mark T. Esper was confirmed by a vote in the Senate, 89-6, to become the 23rd secretary of the Army shortly after noon Nov. 15. President Donald Trump nominated Esper in July to become secretary of the Army.... MORE

Texas C-5M delivers supplies to Puerto Rico
October 5, 2017 — In the aftermath of three devastating hurricanes that struck Texas, Florida and the Caribbean region of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Citizen Airmen of Air Force Reserve Command’s 433rd Airlift Wing flew their 17th mission in a C-5M Super Galaxy in less than a month to answer their nation’s call for help in the commonwealth of Puerto Rico in response to the destruction of Hurricane Maria. ... MORE

Operation Silver Galaxy participants train for future deployments
July 8, 2017 — The 433rd Airlift Wing hosted the 615th Aviation Support Battalion, 1st Air Combat Brigade, 1st Calvary Division from Fort Hood, Texas in support of Operation Silver Galaxy, a training exercise June 20-25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.... MORE

‘Unlikely equestrian’ leads JBSA-FSH Caisson Section
March 9, 2016 — A cool breeze filters its way through the branches of theFort Sam Houston National Cemetery. The crisp air carries the sound of wagonwheels creaking as they churn their way down the road behind the... MORE

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