Army to cut 6,500 active-duty aviation jobs over next 2 years

Article Title: Army to cut 6,500 active-duty aviation jobs over next 2 years

Article Excerpt: "...The move aims to realign the force toward the use of unmanned drones instead of manned aviation platforms and will occur over fiscal years 2026 and 2027...Talent panels will determine which officers and warrant officers will remain in aviation and which will be transferred to other Army branches, beginning in October, according to Russell. "

Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com

Here Are All the Units Now Deployed to the Border for Trump's Immigration Enforcement

Here Are All the Units Now Deployed to the Border for Trump's Immigration Crackdown

"...Defense officials confirmed to Military.com that the 82nd Airborne Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, out of Fort Liberty, North Carolina, has been preparing for mobilization since last week, as well as elements with the Fort Drum, New York-based 10th Mountain Division.

The bulk of deployed troops come from the Army, primarily military police, to enhance surveillance efforts and act as a deterrent to illegal crossings along the border with Mexico. Simultaneously, roughly 500 Marines specializing in engineering are repairing and reinforcing physical barriers along the border. ..."

Reference: www.military.com

Justice Department Indicts Former US Soldier for Trying to Join Hezbollah

Article Title: Justice Department Indicts Former US Soldier for Trying to Join Hezbollah

Article Excerpt: "...The Justice Department has indicted a former US Army soldier for allegedly making false statements to the FBI and traveling overseas to join Hezbollah, an Iran-backed terrorist organization. ...Molloy enlisted in the Army in 2019, but left active duty after just over one month. He later joined the U.S. Army Reserve’s ROTC program at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He didn’t last long there either, despite being raised in a military family. ..."

Reference Source: townhall.com

Las Vegas Cybertruck Explosion Suspect Identified, Army Vet Served at Same Base As Bourbon St. Attacker

Article Title: Las Vegas Cybertruck Explosion Suspect Identified, Army Vet Served at Same Base As Bourbon St. Attacker

Article Excerpt: "...Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old Army veteran, allegedly rented a Cybertruck in Colorado Springs, where he resides, before driving it to Nevada. Authorities report that he loaded the vehicle with firework mortars, gasoline cans, and other flammable materials. ..."

Reference Source: redstate.com

Army to cut credentialing benefit, drop officers from program

Article Title: Army to cut credentialing benefit, drop officers from program

Article Excerpt: "...Concerned with the climbing costs of the service’s Credentialing Assistance program, Army officials plan to cut stipends for the benefit from $4,000 to $2,000 and block commissioned officers from participating in the education initiative. At the same time, the service will boost its tuition assistance program from $4,000 annually to $4,500 a year, acknowledging the ever-rising cost of higher education. The changes were mandated to put the Army benefits “on a fiscally sustainable path” and align them better with other services’ education offerings..."

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

Army Offers $15,000 Reward for Info on Missing Guns and Other Gear at Fort Moore

Article Title: Army Offers $15,000 Reward for Info on Missing Guns and Other Gear at Fort Moore

Article Excerpt: "...Army investigators are still searching for 31 M17 pistols that disappeared from Fort Moore, Georgia, earlier this year, but the case has grown, with additional equipment now reported missing from the same facility. The Army's Criminal Investigation Division, or CID, recently announced a $15,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the missing pistols, along with two sets of night vision goggles and one AN/PAS-13D Thermal Weapon Sight. A base spokesperson confirmed that the gear is missing...."

Reference Source: www.military.com

St. Johns County celebrates World War II veteran’s 101st birthday

Article Title: St. Johns County celebrates World War II veteran’s 101st birthday

Article Excerpt: "...ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – St. Johns County honored World War II veteran Joe Shomo by celebrating his 101st birthday on Tuesday.

Shomo, whose birthday was Aug. 21, served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946, based in Hayange, France. He was honorably discharged on Feb. 9, 1946, after World War II ended. ..."

Reference Source: www.news4jax.com

Video | Guards Of The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

Article Title: Video | Guards Of The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

Here's Why You Never Mess With A Guard Of The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier

Reference Source: YouTube

Army veteran SSG Monte Bernardo lost his arm and both legs on Independence Day in Afghanistan

Article Title: Triple amputee veteran injured on Independence Day recalls harrowing IED blast: ‘Thank God I’m here’

Article Excerpt: "...the enemy had figured out how to use Russian PMN mines, which are all plastic and placed them on top of plastic explosives. A lack of typical metal components in mines lets them skate undetected. One of his team members had laid in that spot for two hours without setting off the explosive. But when Bernardo swapped positions...After a while, Bernardo had trouble leaving the house. He was primarily in a wheelchair as the prosthetics caused bleeding, bruising and many other issues. That is when he began looking into osseointegration, an advanced reconstructive surgery for amputees that eliminates the need for traditional prosthesis. Within a week, Semper Fi & America's Fund, a non-profit 501 organization providing various programs to assist wounded veterans, got Bernardo consultations...."

Reference Source: www.foxnews.com

Army Pride | Army praises transgender female officer Maj. Rachel Jones

Article Title: Living authentically saves Soldier’s life

Article Excerpt: "Coming out as a transgender female saved Maj. Rachel Jones’ life. The U.S. Army Sustainment Command Cyber Division chief, G6 (Information Management), struggled with depression and suicidal ideation for most of her life. ...Once the ban on transgender service members was lifted, Jones was finally able to come out publicly as transgender. She was met with nothing but acceptance by her peers and fellow ASC Soldiers. ..."

Reference Source: www.army.mil

Army Vet's Scam Caused $48 Million in Federal Student Loans to Be Wiped Out, Feds Say

Article Title: Army Vet's Scam Caused $48 Million in Federal Student Loans to Be Wiped Out, Feds Say

Article Excerpt: "...A U.S. Army veteran is going to prison after causing $48 million in federal student loans to get wiped out for hundreds of borrowers he claimed were permanently disabled military veterans — but they weren’t, federal prosecutors say. The man scammed more than 500 people into paying him fees for what they thought was true student debt relief help and stole nearly $900,000 from them in total, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia. Now De’reek Banks, 41, of Lithonia, Georgia will serve six years..."

Reference Source: www.military.com

Army Misses Recruiting Goal for First Time Since 2005

Article Title: Army Misses Recruiting Goal for First Time Since 2005

Snippet of Article: "...For the first time since 2005, the U.S. Army missed its recruiting goal this year, falling short by about 6,500 soldiers, despite pouring an extra $200 million into bonuses and approving some additional waivers for bad conduct or health issues..."

Article Source: www.military.com

It's not the same military you served under: Army is accepting more low-quality recruits

Article Title: Army is accepting more low-quality recruits

Snippet of Article: "...Army has reached deeper into the pool of marginally qualified recruits, offered hundreds of millions in bonuses ..."

Article Source: www.usatoday.com

New research shows Army recruits from the South are less fit than recruits from other states

Article Title: New research shows Army recruits from the South are less fit than recruits from other states

The 10 states identified in the study that present the "disproportionate public health burden" include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas

Article Source: www.postandcourier.com

Army Blocks Drilling of Dakota Access Oil Pipeline

Article Title: Army Blocks Drilling of Dakota Access Oil Pipeline

Snippet of Article: "...The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe won a major victory on Sunday in its battle to block an oil pipeline being built near its reservation when the Department of the Army announced that it would not allow the pipeline to be drilled under a dammed section of the Missouri River. The Army said it would look for alternative routes ..."

Article Source: www.nytimes.com