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Army medic receives award for fending off shooter, saving life

Army Sgt. Brian Lieberman intervened during an active shooter environment, shielding an injured civilian from gunfire.

Opinion

Ditching the standing power throw strengthens the Army fitness test

The removal of the standing power throw from the ACFT represents a smarter, more combat-relevant assessment of soldiers, the authors of this op-ed argue.

Air Force starts ground testing Anduril collaborative combat aircraft

The service wants CCAs to fly alongside aircraft like the F-35 and F-47, and autonomously carry out missions like airstrikes, recon and serving as decoy.

Marines want to add counter-drone weapon to amphibious vehicle

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has propelled counter-UAS weaponry onto a priority list of add-ons for the vehicle, officials said.

Soldier found dead during basic combat training at Fort Jackson

A soldier from Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment, was “found deceased during training” on Thursday, the Army said.

Opinion

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.

Army makes combat arms fitness test sex-neutral, drops ball throw

Combat arms job holders must hit a minimum score of 350.

Army to replace athletic trainers with strength coaches on H2F teams

Teams will now have 11 strength and conditioning coaches, with a requirement nixed for instructors overseen by the Defense Health Agency.

Opinion

It’s time to fully fund the Air Force’s collaborative combat aircraft

The defense budget is the place to stop the decline in the Air Force's size and capabilities and begin its rebuilding, the authors of this op-ed argue.

Army looks to expand its holistic health program for Guard, Reserve

A series of pilot studies will examine how the Army's all-around health and fitness program can be implemented among dispersed units.