Great Example of an American | Ret. Army Master Sgt. Ed Beck made it through three wars

Article Title: World War II POW Who Survived Three Wars Celebrates 101st Birthday

Article Excerpt: "...Beck, from Colorado Springs, Colorado, served for the 106th Infantry Division during World War II. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge in the winter of 1944-45, a pivotal turning point for the Allies in northcentral Europe.

Beck was taken prisoner by the Nazis, surviving six months of hell in a POW labor camp. He decided to make a bold move that likely saved his life, escaping..."

Reference Source: www.military.com

Florida | Purple Heart veteran Luke Murphy joins fight to succeed Neal Dunn

Article Title: Purple Heart veteran Luke Murphy joins fight to succeed Neal Dunn

Article Excerpt: "...While he lost a leg in Iraq, the retired Army Sergeant still feels a call to serve.

A Purple Heart veteran is the latest Republican to head into the political fray in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District.

Luke Murphy, a retired Army Sergeant, announced he’s running to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn. ..."

Reference Source: floridapolitics.com

U.S. World War II Veteran, 103, Receives French Legion of Honor

Article Title: U.S. World War II Veteran, 103, Receives French Legion of Honor

Article Excerpt: "...Leggio “Lee” Sassi’s military career started off as a precocious teenager, lying about his age to enter the Army. Almost 90 years later, he received France’s most prestigious service award. ..."

Reference Source: www.military.com

Trump Receives Hero’s Welcome at Army-Navy Game, Participates in Coin Toss, Navy Wins

Article Title: Trump Receives Hero’s Welcome at Army-Navy Game, Participates in Coin Toss, Navy Wins

Article Excerpt: "Head referee Tim Rich thanked Trump for his “leadership and… continued support of our servicemembers and our veterans,” adding, “It’s an honor to have you here today.”

Trump responded that it was a “great honor” to attend.

The Army called tails and won the toss with the president’s flip...The Army has won 6 of the last 10 matchups, though Navy holds the all-time record, 62-55, since 1890. ..."

Reference Source: www.breitbart.com

Who Was Sgt. Alvin C. York? Medal of Honor Army Hero from Tennessee

Article Title: Who Was Sgt. Alvin C. York? Medal of Honor Army Hero from Tennessee

Article Excerpt: "...U.S. Army Sergeant Alvin Cullum York, born December 13, 1887, in Pall Mall, Tennessee, is one of the most significant American Soldiers of World War I and remains one of the most decorated service members in American military history.

During the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in 1918, York led a small patrol that had been pinned down by German machine-gun fire, single-handedly silenced multiple enemy positions, and compelled the surrender of 132 German soldiers. For this extraordinary act of courage and leadership, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military decoration, recognizing valor above and beyond the call of duty.

York’s legacy extends far beyond the battlefield. ..."

Reference Source: www.va.gov

Fort Leonard Wood Rifle Training-range Fatality ... Army does not call it a shooting or give details

Article Title: Army identifies soldier who died on rifle range at Fort Leonard Wood

Article Excerpt: "...The U.S. Army has identified the 18-year-old soldier who died Friday after an incident on a rifle range at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, as Pvt. Andrey Okunev. ..."

Reference Source: www.armytimes.com

Army poised to expand role in homeland defense, commander says

Article Title: Army poised to expand role in homeland defense, commander says

Article Excerpt: "...The U.S. Army will soon assume a broader mission in defending the U.S. homeland, expanding from a focus on countering intercontinental ballistic missiles to address a much wider variety of threats, from drones to cruise missiles to hypersonic weapons, said Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey, commander of Army Space and Missile Defense Command.

Through its 100th Missile Defense Brigade, the Army..."

Reference Source: www.armytimes.com

Fort Stewart mass shooting suspect Quornelius Radford was subdued by quick-thinking soldiers who halted attack

Article Title: Fort Stewart mass shooting suspect Quornelius Radford was subdued by quick-thinking soldiers who halted attack

Article Excerpt: "“Soldiers who witnessed the shooting immediately and without hesitation tackled the shooter so he could be brought into custody,” Brig. Gen. John Lubas told reporters outside the base Wednesday afternoon, just hours after gunfire erupted. ...What motivated the shooter — identified as 28-year-old Sgt. Quornelius Radford — to commit the heinous act was not immediately known...the shooting occurred at the soldier’s place of work, it did involve his coworkers. ...had never been deployed to combat ...Radford got a DUI charge in May ..."

Reference Source: nypost.com

Army revamps flight school after deadly crashes

Article Title: Army revamps flight school after deadly crashes

Article Excerpt: "...U.S. Army is launching a major overhaul of how it trains new pilots that focuses on getting back to the basics.

The overhaul includes rethinking the type of aircraft used for training, along with a likely shift to a contractor-owned-and-operated schoolhouse. ...In addition to other efforts to try to reemphasize a culture of rigorous training and safety, the Army began taking a hard look at redeveloping its basic training program at Fort Novosel [Fort Rucker], Alabama, fueled by the most mishap-heavy years in Army aviation history since 2007. ..."

Reference Source: www.armytimes.com

Army suspends commander after Trump, Vance, Hegseth vanish from command board

Article Title: Army suspends commander after Trump, Vance, Hegseth vanish from command board

Article Excerpt: "Army said suspension 'not related to misconduct' but that the matter is under review...The commander of Fort McCoy was relieved of duty after the U.S. Army base failed to install photos of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on a wall displaying their chain of command.

Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez was suspended..."Regarding the Ft. McCoy Chain of Command wall controversy…. WE FIXED IT! Also, an investigation has begun to figure out exactly what happened," the department’s rapid response account posted on X. "

Reference Source: www.foxnews.com

President Trump Says Military Recruiting Up, So Too Will be American Shipbuilding, 'Golden Dome'

Article Title: President Trump Says Military Recruiting Up, So Too Will be American Shipbuilding, 'Golden Dome'

Article Excerpt: "...The president said the result of his executive order has filtered down into the armed forces, putting a new focus on merit and spurring renewed interest in serving.

"I am pleased to report that in January, the U.S. Army had its single best recruiting month in 15 years and that all armed services are having among the best recruiting results ever in the history of our services," Trump said. ..."

Reference Source: www.defense.gov

Who Is Andrew Loyd Eaves? Pilot Believed Dead in Black Hawk Crash

Article Title: Who Is Andrew Loyd Eaves? Pilot Believed Dead in Black Hawk Crash

Article Excerpt: "Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves was among the three soldiers aboard the Black Hawk helicopter involved in a deadly collision...His wife, Carrie Eaves, confirmed his death in a Facebook post on Thursday. He is survived by their two children. ..."

Reference Source: www.newsweek.com

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Who Is Afghanistan Veteran Ryan Austin O'Hara? Soldier Killed in Black Hawk Crash

Article Title: Who Is Ryan Austin O'Hara? Soldier Killed in Black Hawk Crash

Article Excerpt: "Staff Sergeant Ryan Austin O'Hara was among the three soldiers aboard the Black Hawk helicopter involved in a deadly collision with an American Airlines plane on Wednesday night, the U.S. Army said... O'Hara, 28, a native of Lilburn, Georgia, who was living in Alexandria, Virginia, according to documents reviewed by Newsweek. ...According to the Army, he was deployed to Afghanistan from March to August 2017. Later, he was stationed at Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia from 2020 to 2023. Most recently, he worked in Fort Belvoir in Virginia near the nation's capital."

Reference Source: www.newsweek.com

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DC Black Hawk Crash 2025 | Who Is Rebecca Lobach? Third Soldier Named in DC Black Hawk Crash

Article Title: Who Is Rebecca Lobach? Third Soldier Named in DC Black Hawk Crash

Article Excerpt: "...Rebecca Lobach, a 28-year-old Army aviation officer from Durham, North Carolina, was assigned to the 12th Aviation Battalion at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. She had served since 2019.

She had no deployments, the Army said, but had received several commendations, including the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon.

She volunteered as a White House military social aide, assisting in official functions, including Medal of Honor and Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremonies. ..."

Reference Source: www.newsweek.com

Army 1st Lt. Mackenzie Corcoran, Earns Rare Triple-Tab Triumph

Article Title: Army Officer Earns Rare Triple-Tab Triumph

Article Excerpt: "Corcoran followed the progress of three women graduating from Ranger School: Army 1st Lt. Erin O'Hara, a college classmate; Army Capt. Sara Febbo; and Army 1st Lt. Rachael Kicklighter, the first female honor graduate. ..."If they can do it, I can do it," said Corcoran assigned to the 29th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, where she has been triple-tabbed with the Ranger, Sapper and Jungle.

This realization helped her finally break through the barrier of self-doubt that had stood between her and Ranger School. To bolster her confidence further, she sought encouragement from five Ranger-tabbed soldiers who had motivated and supported her throughout her journey. ..."

Reference Source: U.S. Department of Defense

With 31 pistols still missing, the Army offers $15,000 for details

Article Title: With 31 pistols still missing, the Army offers $15,000 for details

Article Excerpt: "...Army investigators are offering a $15,000 reward for information on the theft of dozens of pistols, night vision goggles and a thermal optic that have been missing from Fort Moore, Georgia, since earlier this year. The Army’s Criminal Investigation Division posted a reward notice last week, which identified even more gear missing from the facility than originally indicated in a May 16 report. In that report, 31 M17 handguns were noted as missing from the installation’s Crescenz Consolidated Equipment Pool, according to an Army release. ..."

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Army Has Temporarily Promoted 52,000 Soldiers, But Over 10,000 Still Haven't Completed Required Schooling

Article Title: Army Has Temporarily Promoted 52,000 Soldiers, But Over 10,000 Still Haven't Completed Required Schooling

Article Excerpt: "...policy allowing soldiers to move up in rank without attending leadership academies, data provided by the service shows. The Army data obtained by Military.com also shows 20% of those soldiers -- 10,588 -- had not yet attended those schools, highlighting a concern service leadership has quietly raised behind the scenes. NCOs are supposed to lose their new rank if they don't attend the proper schooling within a year of their promotion, but Army planners don't want to demote front-line enlisted leaders en masse. The one-year deadline may cause a challenge for many NCOs..."

Reference Source: www.military.com

Watering Down America's Defense | US Army Slashing Thousands of Posts in Major Revamp

Article Title: US Army Slashing Thousands of Posts in Major Revamp

Article Excerpt: "...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. ..."We're moving away from counterterrorism and counterinsurgency. ...there aren't enough soldiers to fill existing units. "

Reference Source: www.voanews.com