Construction moving ahead on Army’s $500 million Vicenza housing project

Construction is underway on four phases of a $500 million housing project in Vicenza that will provide 478 homes to Army families by 2028.

Army hospital in Hawaii expects fewer laser-eye surgeries with shift from contractor

Patients seeking laser eye surgery can expect longer wait times at this Army hospital as its refractive center transitions from contractors to in-house ophthalmologists for the procedures.

Charges dropped against West Point colonel accused of drinking with cadets, other misconduct

Col. William Wright, director of the Geospatial Information Science Program at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., was expected to plead guilty in a court-martial Monday.

200 Oregon National Guard soldiers to deploy to Egypt for peacekeeping mission

The soldiers will be part of an longstanding peacekeeping mission that helps implement the 1979 Treaty of Peace between Egypt and Israel. But the mobilization comes at a difficult time — not just for the region as a whole, but for relations between Israel and Egypt specifically.

Fort Leonard Wood soldier reported missing is found dead

Sgt. Sarah Roque, 23, did not report to formation Monday morning, and Fort Leonard Wood police issued a missing-person alert for her. The statement released Tuesday about her death did not state when or where she was found.

Poland continues big spending to upgrade bases for US troops

Poland continues to deliver on in-kind contributions that support the American military presence in the country, with Warsaw in the year ahead expected to spend nearly $200 million on upgrades at bases.

Drones, new squad vehicle are key to ‘hunter-killer’ Army platoons

The Army is using its new troop-moving vehicle and small drones to create smaller, more mobile reconnaissance and strike teams, dubbed by some as hunter-killer platoons.

Fort Cavazos sergeant charged with attempted murder broke into barracks to rape, assault 5 women, court records show

Sgt. Greville Clarke was arraigned Monday on charges that he allegedly broke into the barracks rooms of five soldiers with the intent to rape them — holding two of the women at gunpoint and strangling one with a lamp cord until he thought she was dead, according to court records.

Army halved its watercraft fleet as need surged, government watchdog reports

The U.S. Army trimmed its watercraft fleet by half over the past six years, even as demand for those vessels increased, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, according to a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

Wreath-laying ceremony honors JFK’s contributions to Army’s special forces

Under Thursday’s perfect blue skies, soldiers from the 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) gathered to honor President John F. Kennedy at his gravesite in Arlington National Cemetery during a wreath-laying ceremony.

Army leaders hope revamped Best Squad Competition will increase teamwork, outreach

This year’s event was the third since the competition had been rebranded, and the first time part of the competition was held on the National Mall.

Master Combat Badge, new Army PT uniforms coming soon

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer announced that a new Master Combat Badge is being rolled out for combat veterans who also have earned skills-related honors. Weimer also announced that the Army is redesigning its physical training uniform.

Last day of AUSA meeting continues exploring latest military defense trends and technology

The third, and last day of the Association of the United States Army meeting continued to display exhibits by defense industries from across the globe, filling 2.3 million square feet with the latest in weaponry and defense accessories.

US Army base in Germany launches system to extract toxic PFAS from groundwater

German engineers switched on a water treatment system at U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach this week to begin the long-planned purge of toxic PFAS chemicals from groundwater exiting the base.

Changes coming to utility bill payments for US Army in Italy

Military members and their families stationed in Vicenza will have an annual payment option for utility exemptions starting next year.

China on ‘insidious’ path, says US Army Pacific commander after Taiwan exercise

On Monday, Chinese ships and aircraft swarmed around Taiwan for a daylong military exercise.

AUSA’s 2024 meeting features latest defense technology

The second day of the Association of the United States Army meeting featured exhibits by defense industries from around the world, filling 2.3 million square feet with the latest in weaponry and defense accessories.

Army aims for 61,000 recruits in the coming year following recent success

After barely meeting its recruiting goal last year, the Army announced Monday the service is aiming to recruit 61,000 new soldiers in the upcoming year.

Army to boost pay for most on extended deployments

The new special duty pay adds up to $240 per month for all soldiers, regardless of rank, Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth said Monday.