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Trump turns to outsider to shake up Navy, but his lack of military experience raises concerns
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump turns to outsider to shake up Navy, but his lack of military experience raises concerns

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be secretary of the Navy, John Phelan, has not served in the military or had a civilian leadership role in the service. While officials and defense experts said the Navy is in sore need of a disruptor, they cautioned that Phelan’s lack of experience could make it more difficult for him to realize …

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The Army’s answer to a lack of recruits is a prep course to boost low scores. It’s working
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Army’s answer to a lack of recruits is a prep course to boost low scores. It’s working

LA Times  

Index cards describing why recruits joined the Army are taped to a large board on a wall at Fort Jackson, a U.S. Army Training Center, in Columbia, S.C. Index cards taped to a large board on the wall at Fort Jackson, S.C., reveal the sometimes blunt and gritty reasons that new recruits took a chance at a last-ditch program to …

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As recruiting rebounds, the Army will expand basic training to rebuild the force for modern warfare
4 months, 3 weeks ago

As recruiting rebounds, the Army will expand basic training to rebuild the force for modern warfare

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Buoyed by an increase in recruiting, the Army will expand its basic combat training in what its leaders hope reflects a turning point as it prepares to meet the challenges of future wars. “I am happy to say last year’s recruiting transformation efforts have us on track to make this year’s recruiting mission, with thousands awaiting basic training” …

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After decades of secrecy, the 'Ghost Army' is honored for saving U.S. lives in WWII
9 months ago

After decades of secrecy, the 'Ghost Army' is honored for saving U.S. lives in WWII

NPR  

After decades of secrecy, the 'Ghost Army' is honored for saving U.S. lives in WWII Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP Mark Schiefelbein/AP Members of the so-called "Ghost Army" used inflatable tanks, phony uniforms, fake rumors and special effects to deceive German forces during World War II, diverting attention from larger units and saving hundreds of thousands of American …

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US Army is slashing thousands of posts in major revamp to prepare for future wars
9 months, 3 weeks ago

US Army is slashing thousands of posts in major revamp to prepare for future wars

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army is slashing the size of its force by about 24,000, or almost 5%, and restructuring to be better able to fight the next major war, as the service struggles with recruiting shortfalls that made it impossible to bring in enough soldiers to fill all the jobs. According to an Army document, the service is “significantly …

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US Army is slashing thousands of posts in major revamp to prepare for future wars
9 months, 3 weeks ago

US Army is slashing thousands of posts in major revamp to prepare for future wars

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army is slashing the size of its force by about 24,000, or almost 5%, and restructuring to be better able to fight the next major war, as the service struggles with recruiting shortfalls that made it impossible to bring in enough soldiers to fill all the jobs. “So we looked at where were there pieces of …

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A Black medic wounded on D-Day honored for treating dozens of troops under enemy fire
1 year, 2 months ago

A Black medic wounded on D-Day honored for treating dozens of troops under enemy fire

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Va. — An African American combat medic who was wounded while landing on Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion in northern France but went on to tend to dozens of troops was posthumously honored Wednesday in a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Corporal Waverly Woodson with an aid bag.” Woodson was a 21-year-old Army medic assigned to the only …

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The Army is launching a sweeping overhaul of its recruiting to reverse enlistment shortfalls
1 year, 2 months ago

The Army is launching a sweeping overhaul of its recruiting to reverse enlistment shortfalls

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Army is launching a sweeping overhaul of its recruiting to focus more on young people who have spent time in college or are job hunting early in their careers, as it scrambles to reverse years of enlistment shortfalls. “We have not been recruiting very well for many more years than one would think from just looking at …

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Milley: US has long way to go to build munitions stockpile
1 year, 8 months ago

Milley: US has long way to go to build munitions stockpile

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military “has a long ways to go” to beef up its munitions stockpiles and ensure the country is ready for any large-scale war, the top U.S. military officer told Congress on Wednesday. Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the war in Ukraine has underscored the heavy use of munitions that …

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Army pulls recruiting ads after Jonathan Majors’ arrest
1 year, 8 months ago

Army pulls recruiting ads after Jonathan Majors’ arrest

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The arrest of actor Jonathan Majors has upended the Army’s newly launched advertising campaign that was aimed at reviving the service’s struggling recruiting numbers. In a statement Sunday, the Army’s Enterprise Marketing Office said that the Army was aware of Majors’ arrest and was “deeply concerned by the allegations.” It added that while Majors “is innocent until proven …

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U.S. to speed up delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine by sending older model
1 year, 9 months ago

U.S. to speed up delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine by sending older model

LA Times  

U.S. officials say the Pentagon is speeding up its delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, opting to send a refurbished older model that can be ready faster. The Pentagon is speeding up its delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, opting to send a refurbished older model that can be ready faster, with the aim of getting the 70-ton battle powerhouses …

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Army boss’ mission: Persuade schools to welcome recruiters
1 year, 9 months ago

Army boss’ mission: Persuade schools to welcome recruiters

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Army recruiters struggling to meet enlistment goals say one of their biggest hurdles is getting into high schools, where they can meet students one on one. During three days of back-to-back meetings across Chicago last month, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth spoke with students, school leaders, college heads, recruiters and an array of young people involved in ROTC or …

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Tank plant in small Ohio city plays big role in Ukraine war
1 year, 10 months ago

Tank plant in small Ohio city plays big role in Ukraine war

Associated Press  

LIMA, Ohio — Thousands of miles from the front lines, a sprawling manufacturing plant in the small midwestern city of Lima, Ohio, is playing a critical role in the effort to arm Ukraine as it fends off the Russian invasion. Owned by the Army and operated by General Dynamics, the plant is expected to refurbish Abrams tanks for the U.S. …

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A key part of U.S. help with Ukraine’s war effort is made in Ohio
1 year, 10 months ago

A key part of U.S. help with Ukraine’s war effort is made in Ohio

LA Times  

Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth discusses the latest version of the M1A2 Abrams tank at a manufacturing plant Thursday in Lima, Ohio. Owned by the U.S. Army and operated by General Dynamics, the plant is expected to refurbish Abrams tanks for Washington to send to Ukraine and is already preparing to build an updated version of the vehicle for …

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Army to expand recruiting programs, investment to fill ranks
2 years, 2 months ago

Army to expand recruiting programs, investment to fill ranks

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Army plans to increase its investment in marketing and is expected to expand a new program for struggling recruits, but leaders on Monday offered few new details on how they’ll fill the ranks after falling far short of recruiting goals this year. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth told reporters that a new recruiting task force is coming up …

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US Army misses recruiting goal; other services squeak by
2 years, 2 months ago

US Army misses recruiting goal; other services squeak by

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Army fell about 15,000 soldiers — or 25% — short of its recruitment goal this year, officials confirmed Friday, despite a frantic effort to make up the widely expected gap in a year when all the military services struggled in a tight jobs market to find young people willing and fit to enlist. “In the Army’s most …

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The Catch-22 of the US military’s climate plans
2 years, 8 months ago

The Catch-22 of the US military’s climate plans

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In its recently-published strategy to cut emissions, the US Army describes climate risks as “broad, significant and urgent”, and …

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Senate confirms Wormuth as first female Army secretary
3 years, 6 months ago

Senate confirms Wormuth as first female Army secretary

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Christine Wormuth was confirmed unanimously by the Senate on Thursday to be the first female secretary of the Army. Wormuth, who led President Joe Biden’s transition team at the Pentagon, got an overwhelmingly warm reception from members of the Senate Armed Services Committee during a hearing this month. During her hearing, many of the senators pressed Wormuth on …

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Senate panel likely to OK 1st female Army secretary
3 years, 7 months ago

Senate panel likely to OK 1st female Army secretary

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The woman poised to be the first female secretary of the Army told Congress Thursday that combating sexual assault and harassment is a top priority, and said greater prevention is needed, including more training to encourage soldiers to step in when they see bad behavior by others. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s first directive after he took office in …

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