WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Sept. 16, 2014) — The Army published revisions to Army Regulation 670-1, its policy for “Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia,” which included changes to female hairstyles and tattoos standards. The revisions, dated Sept…
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Women volunteers needed for Ranger course assessment
WASHINGTON (Army News Service) — The Army is asking for female volunteers to possibly attend a Ranger course in the spring. A final decision will be made in January on whether or not to actually conduct the one-time assessment, officials…
Army standing up cyber brigade
FORT MEADE, Md. (Army News Service, Sept. 2014) — The Army is activating a Cyber Protection Brigade, and discussing a new cyber branch that could be established as early as next month. Command Sgt. Maj. Rodney D. Harris, Army Cyber…
Army prepares for dangers in ‘deep future’ mega cities
WASHINGTON — Within about two decades, roughly 60 percent of the world’s population will live in cities, particularly megacities of more than 10 million, according to a recent National Intelligence Council projection.Some of those inhabitants will be bent on terror…
Fort Hood Gunman Wants To Become Islamic State Citizen
The US Army psychiatrist convicted for the Fort Hood shooting rampage has reportedly written to the Islamic State leader saying he wants to become a “citizen” of the caliphate. Major Nidal Hasan was sentenced to death last year for the…
End of an Era: Last Kiowa Warrior class
FORT RUCKER, Ala. — A legacy decades in the making is coming to an end, as eight students from Fort Rucker’s last OH-58D Kiowa Warrior class prepare to graduate. Class 14-002 is the last OH-58D Kiowa Warrior class scheduled to…