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Defending the standing power throw: A pillar of the Army fitness test
The standing power throw captured the essence of what made the Army Combat Fitness Test revolutionary, the author of this op-ed argues.
By Col. Michael S. McGurk (ret.)
Troops injured in landing craft collision returned to duty or stable
All but one service member injured following a collision between two landing craft while training off the coast of Florida have returned to duty.
By Staff Reports
Army engineers quietly upgrade bunkers to protect soldiers from TBIs
U.S. military bunkers across the Middle East are getting new doors and added protection as recent events draw attention to indirect blast-related injuries.
By Hope Hodge Seck
35 sailors and Marines injured in at-sea training mishap off Florida
Five of the injured troops were transported to a civilian hospital, with four released the next day, the Navy said.
Marine Corps’ new Force Design approaches are paying off in operations
Pieces of the changes already in the operating force are proving their combat-worthiness, two senior generals said.
By Todd South
Army suspends NCO temporary promotion policy
All previously issued temporary promotions for NCOs will become permanent.
By Todd South
Faceless people, invisible hands: Army video targets PSYOP recruits
A foreboding new video released in the early morning hours is the latest effort by the Army to lure soldiers to some of its more secretive units.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Congress presses SECNAV for answers on recruiting challenges
One lawmaker called Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro’s answers to recruiting questions “a lot of hot air.”
By Diana Stancy
New tech aims to make Marines more lethal shooters
The tools include shot tracking, instant feedback, new simulators and devices that improve technique.
By Todd South
Marines test mixed reality ‘telemaintenance’ for battlefield repairs
Using mixed reality headsets, technicians and Marines can 'see' the same view and conduct repairs.
By Todd South
Army major, dubbed ‘Killa K,’ convicted of smuggling guns to Ghana
An Army major stationed at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, was convicted of smuggling weapons to West Africa and lying to a grand jury.
By F.T. Norton, The Fayetteville Observer