US Army

Soldiers Test Improved Outer Tactical Vest

July 28, 2009

FORT STEWART, Ga: Prior to any deployment, Soldiers learn the ins and outs of every piece of their equipment and...

Soldiers Praise New .50-Cal Machine Gun

July 22, 2009

The Maneuver Battle Lab conducted its experiment on the M-2 E2 weapon at Coolidge Range from July 8-15. Rusty Schulten,...

Army announces new contracts for Afghanistan

July 17, 2009

ROCK ISLAND, Ill.: Two new task orders supporting LOGCAP IV contract operations in Afghanistan are now in effect, Army officials...

New engineer excavator stands up to anti-tank mine

July 9, 2009

The Army's new High Mobility Engineer Excavator saved the life of a Soldier in Iraq May 29, when an anti-tank...

Army Deadly Serious About Replacement Ground Vehicle

July 8, 2009

WASHINGTON: After cancellation of its Future Combat Systems program, the Army continues to focus on modernization of the force and...

Afghanistan draws attention of Army counter-IED conference

June 30, 2009

WASHINGTON: Defeating improvised explosives devices and their support networks is the focus of Army's third counter-IED conference, July 28-30, in...

New combat medic training manual named Hot Product

June 29, 2009

FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas: The U.S. Army Medical Department's recently published "68W Advanced Field Craft: Combat Medic Skills," was named...

Orphaned equipment gets second chance

June 23, 2009

BAGHDAD: The identification and redistribution of mission essential equipment and materials already in theater is at the forefront of a...

FCS Transitioning to BCT Modernization Strategy

June 22, 2009

WASHINGTON: The Army's Future Combat Systems program is transitioning to a Brigade Combat Team Modernization Strategy according to officials testifying...

Army Taking First Steps to Replace Cancelled Manned Ground Vehicle