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The Army Azimuth: Vice Chief of Staff of the Army releases strategic direction for U.S. Army
August 21, 2026 — Since 1775, the United States Army has defended our republic and carried the torch of liberty through suffering and sacrifice. From the frozen Delaware at Trenton to the bluffs of Normandy, the jungles of Guadalcanal, and the winter hills of Chosin, American Soldiers faced enemies in brutal conditions and held the line. They answered the Nation’s call. One hundred and ninety campaign streamers fly from our Army flag, each testifying to the valor of our forebearers. Their legacy is ours to uphold...

US Army unveils early Abrams prototype at North American International Auto Show
January 23, 2026 — The U.S. Army unveiled the first M1E3 Abrams early prototype at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit recently...

Army to change names of seven installations
June 17, 2025 — The U.S. Army will take all necessary actions to change the names of seven Army installations in honor of heroic Soldiers who served in conflicts ranging from the Civil War to the Battle of Mogadishu. Five of them received the Medal of Honor, three received the Distinguished Service Cross and one received the Silver Star...

Army makes new adjustments to retention rules amid high demand for reenlistment
May 23, 2025 — Amid continued high demand for reenlistment, the U.S. Army announced two updates to its retention policies to improve retention forecasting while ensuring Soldiers have sufficient time and guidance to make informed reenlistment decisions...

U.S. Army South leads joint task force in support of illegal alien holding operation in Guantanamo Bay
February 4, 2025 — At the direction of the President of the United States, and in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense, U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH) has assumed responsibility as the lead Joint Task Force for ongoing illegal alien holding operations at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba...

Army service pays off for new Soldiers
May 20, 2024 — A recent high school graduate may ask, “If I enlist in the Army, what’s in it for me?” The answers are wide-ranging yet simple: you get good pay and benefits, professional advanced training, the chance to travel, and the opportunity to build strength and character and be part of something greater than you might have thought possible...

U.S. Army marks 50th anniversary of All-Volunteer Force
July 3, 2023 — On July 1, 2023, the U.S. Army and the nation celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the all-volunteer force. For half a century, the call to serve has been answered with Americans making the choice to represent the highest ideals of service and patriotism through military service...

New Army brand redefines 'Be All You Can Be' for a new generation
March 10, 2023 — For the first time since 2001, the U.S. Army has introduced a new brand that redefines what it means to “Be All You Can Be” for a new generation...

Leaders planning for the Army of 2030
October 18, 2022 — As the Army comes out of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and refocuses on the pacing challenge of China and the acute threat posed by Russia, Army leaders are directing the most significant reorganization and technical innovation since the end of the Cold War — ensuring our adversaries cannot outrange or outpace us on traditional battlefields, or the new frontiers of space and cyberspace. The world is changing, and the Army is changing with it...

Leaders to discuss improvements to Army quality of life, 'People First' efforts
September 27, 2022 — A panel of experts will publicly discuss the Army’s improvements to quality of life for Soldiers and Families and efforts to prevent harmful and violent behaviors, at the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Expo Oct. 10, 2022...

Army offers $40K to recruits who ship quick
August 25, 2022 — The Army has increased the “quick ship” bonus from $35,000 to $40,000 in all career fields for new recruits...

Basura Bash returns to clean up San Antonio, JBSA waterways
February 24, 2022 — After a year off due to COVID-19, the largest, single-day watershed litter pickup in Texas returned Feb. 19, and Joint Base San Antonio members came out in full force to participate...

Interpretative marker for Houston Riot graves unveiled at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
February 23, 2022 — After 105 years, Soldiers of the 24th Infantry Regiment, who were involved in the Houston Riot of 1917, were recognized with an interpretative marker during an unveiling ceremony held at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 22, 2022...

Secretary of the Army: Message to the force
February 10, 2022 — Whether it is defending the country at home or overseas, our nation counts on the United States Army to be the first line of defense...

Army budget request targets personnel, readiness, modernization efforts
June 7, 2021 — The Army recently released its $173 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2022, with a deliberate decision to fund people initiatives, readiness goals, and modernization efforts with a $3.6 billion reduction from last year's enacted budget...

Army to go virtual with its annual birthday events
June 11, 2020 — As much of the Army remains under pandemic safety restrictions, the service will turn to the virtual realm this week to pay tribute to the 245th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Army, June 14, 1775...

Army offering up to $30k for active duty PSYOP specialists
June 10, 2020 — The U.S. Army is seeking qualified individuals to serve as active duty psychological operations specialists and is offering signing bonuses up to $30,000 or student loan repayment up to $65,000, depending on the length of the term of service and the training ship date. ...

U.S. Army aims to hire 10,000 new Soldiers during three-day event
June 3, 2020 — The U.S. Army is kicking off its first nationwide virtual hiring campaign June 30 through July 2 with a goal of recruiting 10,000 new Soldiers to serve in 150 different occupations. Army National Hiring Days is an all-Army effort to inspire individuals across the nation to “Join Us.” ...

Soldiers sound off to Army leadership in new survey
May 11, 2020 — The Army launched a new survey that allows Soldiers to voice their concerns directly and anonymously to Army leadership...

DOD, Department of the Air Force take steps to protect military families moving during COVID-19
May 7, 2020 — Under the new standards, moving industry personnel must adhere to all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 health protection protocols while in the service member’s residence. That means moving personnel must wear face coverings, clean frequently touched surfaces and sanitize their hands often. They must also minimize the number of personnel at the member’s residence in order to meet social distancing requirements...