A U.S. Army captain, who will remain anonymous, was flabbergasted when he found out he was released from the military after receiving relocation paperwork only a short time earlier. According to Fox News, the non-commissioned officer-turned-officer was stunned by the…
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Under Secretary Carson poses 10 questions to Army
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, July 1, 2014) — Under Secretary of the Army Brad Carson posed 10 questions Thursday, dealing with the size and composition of the Army, modernization and readiness.The Army’s 31st under secretary, who has been in office…
Top Army Staff Talks About the Future of the Branch
FORT STEWART, Ga. – Vice Chief of Staff of the Army General John F. Campbell spent Tuesday on Fort Stewart meeting with senior leaders to discuss the Army’s Ready and Resilient Campaign. Fort Stewart is Campbell’s first of several planned…
Soldier awarded three Purple Hearts
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Robert Freese PHOENIX – Army Capt. Frank Vargas, a former Arizona Guard and 173rd Airborne member, was awarded three Purple Hearts here June 25.The Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration still given to U.S. military…
U.S. Army Soldier Ryan Pitts to Receive Medal of Honor
The White House announced today that former Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts will receive the Medal of Honor for his combat actions during an enemy engagement in Wanat in the Waygal Valley of northeastern Afghanistan, July 13, 2008. Pitts will receive…
Army Announces 33,000 Positions Now Available to Women
Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh signed a directive authorizing more opportunities for women to serve in a wider range of roles within the Army. This authorization results in the opening of about 33,000 positions in units that were…