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Army Chaplain Corps celebrates 251 years
July 31, 2026 — For 251 years, the Army Chaplain Corps provided faith-based, intentional support aimed at serving each soldier wholly, helping them find strength during difficult circumstances, build resilience for the challenges of battle and prepare to thrive in life beyond military service... MORE

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Nation's leaders honor the fallen during dignified transfer
July 23, 2026 — President Donald J. Trump; Secretary of War Pete Hegseth; Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and others attended a dignified transfer July 22 to honor four soldiers killed in the U.S. Central Command region... MORE

Army 1st Lt. Tyler J. Feehan honored in dignified transfer July 22

AI-Powered chatbot helps streamline Army recruiting
July 17, 2026 — To help Army recruiters get information fast, enabling them to do their jobs at speed and with more authoritative resources, the Army developed Staff Sgt. Star, an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot... MORE

A group of men and women stand on a field in formation while reciting the oath of enlistment in front of a woman in a military dress uniform.

National Guard says domestic missions improving troop readiness
June 30, 2026 — Domestic missions like the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force are helping build troop readiness rather than detracting from it, Army Maj. Gen. Ronald Burkett II said during a media roundtable discussion... MORE

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Hegseth tells West Point Cadets they are ready to lead
May 26, 2026 — Speaking at Michie Stadium in West Point, New York, on May 23, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth assured the 2026 U.S. Military Academy graduates that they have both his and the president's trust... MORE

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Personal Property Activity engages industry partners ahead of peak PCS season
April 24, 2026 — The War Department's newest special activity — the Personal Property Activity — met with moving, shipping and logistics leaders to provide an update on the accelerated reform aimed at improving one of the most critical quality-of-life issues facing military families, the permanent change of station moving process... MORE

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Military leaders update Congress on force readiness, quality of life programs
April 20, 2026 — Senior leaders from the Army, Navy and Marine Corps provided an update on steps their respective branches are taking to improve the quality of life for service members during a hearing in Washington before the House Armed Services Committee's readiness subcommittee... MORE

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Army launches data operations center, giving warfighters decisive edge
April 13, 2026 — The Army launched the Army Data Operations Center — a key initiative designed to transform how it manages and uses its vast data resources to ensure decision dominance on the modern battlefield... MORE

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Joint Task Force commits more than $600 million to procure new counter-UAS capability
April 7, 2026 — Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has committed over $600 million at a record pace to strengthen counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities in support of Operation Epic Fury, the FIFA World Cup and homeland defense... MORE

Three men and a woman wearing camouflage military uniforms examine a piece of military equipment while aboard a ship. There is additional military equipment in the background.

Army Aviation takes major leap with delivery of first autonomous-ready Black Hawk
March 23, 2026 — The Army officially received a groundbreaking H-60Mx Black Hawk helicopter upgraded for autonomous or piloted flight, marking a pivotal moment in its push to build a safer, smarter and more versatile helicopter fleet for the future... MORE

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War Department extends invitation to bring back troops separated for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
March 23, 2026 — Service members forced to leave the military for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine now have an extra year to return to the service, if they so choose, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said... MORE

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Joint Interagency Task Force spearheads contract, unifies drone defenses
March 16, 2026 — To counter the rapidly evolving threat from hostile unmanned aircraft systems, Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has championed a groundbreaking enterprise-level agreement to provide a cutting-edge command-and-control solution through a strategic action. ... MORE

A sitting soldier uses a remote control as fellow soldiers standing on a hill launch drones into a sunny, blue sky with mountains in the background.

Army enhances border security through partnership, unique capabilities
September 19, 2025 — From the headquarters down to squad-sized elements directly on the border, Joint Task Force Southern Border personnel are working alongside U.S. Border Patrol every day, ensuring synchronized efforts to deter illicit activities. ... MORE

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Father, son share milestone at Joint Base San Antonio
September 9, 2025 — Master Sgt. Benjamin C. Bowman serves as the senior operations leader with the Readiness and Training Division (G-37) at U.S. Army Medical Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. His son, Zachary, recently graduated from training at the same installation as a combat medic... MORE

Educational outreach initiative: Inspiring elementary students in infectious disease research, biosafety practices
August 12, 2025 — Dr. Jesus Silvas from the 59th Medical Wing and Dr. Israel Guerrero from the Texas Biomedical Research Institute visited Mendez Elementary School in San Marcos to introduce 2nd–5th grade students to careers in infectious disease research and biosafety... MORE

Capt. Jesus Silvas, a microbiologist with the U.S. Army Reserve Medical Command assigned to the 59th Medical Wing’s Office of Research and Technology Applications, shows students a Biosafety Level 4 Positive Pressure Suit Aug. 7, 2025, at Mendez Elementary School in San Marcos, Texas, as Dr. Israel Guerrero, a virologist with Texas Biomedical Research Institute, explains its use.

Army chaplains mark 250 years of ministering to Soldiers
July 29, 2025 — On July 29, 1775, soon after the Army itself was established, the Army Chaplain Corps was created at the request of George Washington to provide ministerial support to soldiers. ... MORE

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Army works to deter Chinese threats while supporting joint force, allies, partners
July 2, 2025 — Commander of U.S. Army Pacific Army Gen. Ronald P. Clark said China is developing military technologies, capabilities and procedures at a pace and scale never before seen... MORE

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Recruitment Task Force seeks to capitalize on 2025 enlistment surge
June 30, 2025 — The Recruitment Task Force, a 12-month effort established by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, brings together recruiters, data analysts, lawyers and public affairs specialists, who will aim to translate this year's momentum into an enduring advantage... MORE

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Army plans to eliminate programs not contributing to lethality
June 18, 2025 — Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll said the Army Transformation Initiative will reexamine all requirements and eliminate unnecessary ones, prioritize initiatives that contribute to lethality and empower leaders to take risks and learn from failure during a hearing in Washington. ... MORE

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Army to roll out enlisted space ops specialty
May 14, 2025 — The Army confirmed it will implement a new space domain-related enlisted military occupational specialty by next fall, the service's top space officer announced during a media briefing at the Pentagon on May 5... MORE