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Army provides guidance for this year's election season
September 11, 2024 — With 2024 being a presidential election year, the U.S. Army is encouraging Soldiers and civilian employees to review guidance regarding political activities... MORE

Department of the Army guidance for this year's election season

Department of the Army to initiate separation of COVID-19 vaccination order refusers
February 2, 2022 — The United States Army announced Feb. 2 that it will immediately begin separating Soldiers from the service who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19... MORE

Have orders to PCS to/from Italy or Korea? Don’t break your housing lease yet, Soldiers!
March 10, 2020 — While the long-term effects of the coronavirus – COVID-19 – continue to be uncertain, the Army is taking immediate steps to protect the force, preserve readiness, and mitigate the risk of COVID-19 transmission among personnel... MORE

U.S. Army proposes innovative solution for historic housing
October 29, 2019 — The Department of the Army recently notified the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) of the Army's intent to request a "Program Comment for Army Inter-War Era Historic Housing (1919-1940)" in order to efficiently rehabilitate historic homes while preserving their historical integrity... MORE

The Department of the Army recently notified the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) of the Army's intent to request a "Program Comment for Army Inter-War Era Historic Housing (1919-1940)" in order to efficiently rehabilitate historic homes while preserving their historical integrity.

President signs National Defense Authorization Act, with 2.6 percent pay raise for troops
August 14, 2018 — President Donald J. Trump signed the fiscal year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act -- which provides for a 2.6 percent pay raise for troops, the highest increase in nine years -- as well as a 3.4 percent increase for basic allowance for subsistence and a 2.9 percent increase for basic allowance for housing. Trump signed the NDAA Aug. 13 at Fort Drum, New York, surrounded by troops from the 10th Mountain Division... MORE

President Donald Trump speaks to Fort Drum Soldiers and personnel during a signing ceremony for the fiscal year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, Aug. 13, 2018.

Army is hiring: Army increases end strength by 28,000 Soldiers
March 24, 2017 — The Department of the Army will add 28,000 soldiers to its ranks by Sept. 30, officials announced March 20. The troop increase was directed by the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017... MORE