As gun makers prepare to compete for the contract to make a more powerful and accurate weapon for the U.S. Army, the military continues to purchase more M9 pistols. According to Fox News, Beretta Defense Technologies announced today that the…
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First Army’s ‘Bold Shift’ to focus on pre-mob training
By David Vergun WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 28, 2014) — In addition to running mobilization sites, First U.S. Army has been given the mission of focusing on pre-mobilization training of the National Guard and Army Reserve.This change will result…
New military gun, history shows new civilian gun to follow
According to The Atlantic, the U.S. Army plans to select a new standard-issue handgun. If history is a guide, similar pistols will soon start appearing at gun stores, crime scenes, and even in the movies. Gun makers will compete for…
Senior leaders explain Army’s drawdown plan
By David Vergun WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 24, 2014) — The drawdown, particularly involuntary separations, is a huge issue for the Army, officials said, especially since the strength of the Army is its people and the trust they have…
Army defends ‘pink slip’ notices to soldiers in Afghanistan
Army defends ‘pink slip’ notices to soldiers in Afghanistan In an effort to give Army captains ample notice that they will be losing their jobs, Army officials decided it best to notify even those stationed overseas. This included 48 officers…
Army National Guard soldier mauled by bear near base
While training in the woods near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Sergeant Lucas Wendeborn was attacked by a brown bear. This is the second bear attack on a soldier from the base in the last two months. Reuters reported that…
