From CamoGPT to life skills, the Army is changing how it trains troopsGen. Gary Brito, head of Army Training and Doctrine Command, discusses what training updates mean for new and career soldiers.By Todd South6 days ago
Mobile app gives armor soldiers a training simulator in their pocketsThe application works for the Abrams tank, Bradley Fighting Vehicle and soon the M10 Booker.By Todd South8 days ago
Leadership begins at basic, says Army’s top training officerDrill sergeants may act as squad or platoon leaders while recruits fill team leader roles.By Todd South13 months ago
Lt. Dan! Gary Sinise heads to Fort Liberty to put on free concertKnown for his role as Lt. Dan in "Forrest Gump," Gary Sinise has been putting on free shows and events for military families for years.By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer14 months ago
Retired Army general suspended after tweet critical of Jill BidenAn Army spokeswoman says an inquiry has been called for retired Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky, but provides no details.2 years ago
Lawmakers press DOD to provide troops access to abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturnedThe group wants Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to issue new directives to ensure female troops seeking abortions can get around looming state bans on the procedure.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
Half of Tinker’s E-3 airborne surveillance jets would be cut under Air Force budget proposalAWACS jets have been in use at Tinker since the 1970s, but are getting harder to maintain and more vulnerable in combat.By Rachel S. Cohen3 years ago
Congress backs more military aid for Ukraine, but how much remains unclearPresident Joe Biden announced $800 million in additional aid for Ukraine, but some lawmakers want even more.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
They jumped into Normandy or ran into enemy fire. Here are the heroes and leaders we lost in 2021.From former secretaries of state to Medal of Honor recipients, a look back at the legacies they leave behind.By Jessica Edwards3 years ago
Medal of Honor recipient Gary Beikirch dies at 74President Richard M. Nixon awarded Beikirch with the Medal of Honor on Oct. 15, 1973.By Sarah Sicard3 years ago
WWII Museum show to feature stories of bravery, sacrificeThe National WWII Museum plans to premiere its Expressions of America show next November, on Veterans Day 2022.3 years ago
AWACS ops group commander at Tinker fired after investigationAn investigation found Col. Gary Donovan skirted safety protocols and fostered an unhealthy workplace culture.By Rachel S. Cohen3 years ago