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Army to cut 6,500 active-duty aviation jobs over next 2 years
The move aims to realign the force toward the use of unmanned drones instead of manned aviation platforms and will occur over fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
By Todd South
Fort Benning returns to old name — with a new namesake
The switch comes less than two years after the post was redesignated Fort Moore as officials stripped the names of Confederate officers from bases.
Army, Air Force libraries ordered to review books for DEI material
The orders come after the U.S. Naval Academy removed nearly 400 books from its library after being told to get rid of those that promote DEI.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Soldier becomes first woman to compete in Best Ranger Competition
First Lt. Gabrielle White, and her teammate, Capt. Seth Deltenre, finished the grueling three-day event over the weekend and came in 14th overall.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll tapped as acting head of ATF operations
In an unusual move, Daniel Driscoll will serve in Defense Department and Justice Department leadership roles.
Army to recode 20,000 parachutist jobs in major airborne restructuring
The positions will remain airborne billets, but soldiers will no longer be required to maintain jump status or receive jump pay.
By Todd South
Army adjusts tracker policy following fatal DC Black Hawk collision
The ADSB safety system has become a flashpoint as some have pointed to its likely lack of use by the helicopter as a potential cause of the Jan. 29 crash.
By Tara Copp, AP
Horse-drawn caissons to return in limited use at Arlington cemetery
The long-held tradition will be phased in starting June 2 after nearly two years of work to improve the care of the horses.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Trump administration in early talks to hold military parade in DC
The administration has reportedly reached out to the city about holding a parade on June 14 that would stretch from Arlington, Virginia, into Washington.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Back to 13-Marine squads and a new company for infantry battalions
Squads had grown to 15 Marines during infantry battalion experiments in recent years.
By Todd South