May 23, 2013

Weight, hinge design, and assistive power of a quasi-passive exoskeleton were studied at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, Mass., to see how these factors affect the way an individual walks.

May 22, 2013

What covers half the world's surface, contains 50 percent of its population, and spans 9,000 miles and 16 time zones? Give up? Well, it's the U.S. Pacific Command area of operation.

May 22, 2013

Like something that must have fallen off of Batman's utility belt, U.S. Military Academy Cadets Killian Burns, Sungi Cho, Steven Davidson, Max Saurwein invented the "Light Weight Short Gap Defeat and Anchor System."

May 22, 2013

The Army's official magazine for non-commissioned officer professional development, the NCO Journal, has moved online.

May 22, 2013

Soldiers with 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team "Dagger," 1st Infantry Division, have known about their regional alignment with the continent of Africa for a while now, but that doesn't mean the excitement of the unique mission-set has worn off, especially with some Soldiers having gone and come back after successfully completing their mission.

May 22, 2013

The U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center commences its official summer safety campaign and encourages all Soldiers, Department of the Army Civilians and Family members to remain prepared for the fun and hazards associated with warmer weather.

May 22, 2013

The Army has released the Net Zero Pilot Installation Initiative Progress Report for 2012, containing information useful to all installations in implementing Net Zero. The Army now plans to issue a policy this year that will expand the Net Zero Initiative to all permanent Army installations.

May 22, 2013

Retired Gen. Colin Powell helped his alma mater welcome Army ROTC back to campus after more than 40 years.

May 22, 2013

Loan sharks and shady academic institutions are scamming Soldiers and their families said the Army's top leaders in testimony to a Senate Appropriations subcommittee.

May 22, 2013

The government of Japan has bestowed one of that nation's highest honors on a Japanese-American, a former U.S. Soldier and World War II veteran, for his work furthering relationships between the Japanese and Americans.

May 21, 2013

The Project Office for Armed Scout Helicopters, along with several representatives from different organizations on Redstone Arsenal, Ala., made the eighth delivery of the Iraqi Armed-407 Bell helicopters to Iraq.

May 21, 2013

South Korean civilian officials honored American service members at the fourth annual Korean Cultural Night, in Seoul, May 17, 2013.

May 21, 2013

Nearly 250 members of the Oklahoma National Guard were assisting, May 20, 2013, with victim search and security in Moore, Okla., where a monster tornado left at least 51 dead, including 20 children, authorities said.

May 21, 2013

Two years ago, the Army ran away with the wheelchair basketball gold medal, defeating the Marine Corps, 44-19, at the 2011 Warrior Games. Last year, Army once again conquered Marines, 54-34. This year, the Army did it once again during the 2013 games.

May 21, 2013

About 250 Oklahoma National Guard members are helping with recovery efforts after a massive tornado pounded an Oklahoma City suburb May 20, 2013, killing at least 24 people and leaving neighborhoods, homes and businesses flattened or twisted, a senior Army National Guard leader said today.

May 21, 2013

The Eighth Army commanding general received the South Korean Order of National Security Medal in Seoul, May 20, 2013.

May 20, 2013

The Army Dragon Boat teams competed at Naha Port, Okinawa, Japan, May 5, 2013, and were the only service that could successfully sound off with the following cadence at the end of the day: "Sittin' in my dragon boat, beating my drum, Paddled so hard, til' the trophies won."

May 20, 2013

The 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), from Fort Carson, Colo., met Special Forces units from four European nations at Grafenwoehr Training Area, April 16-28, to prepare for an upcoming mission in Afghanistan.

May 20, 2013

In conjunction with Armed Forces Week, Natick Soldier Systems Center, Mass., held a series of gatherings for current Soldiers and veterans, May 15-17, 2013.

May 20, 2013

The Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Defense Education Activity chose an elementary school to announce a new partnership meant to advance science, technology, engineering and math education in schools, May 20, 2013, in Quantico, Va.

May 18, 2013

The Army's top enlisted advisor, along with senior enlisted advisors from sister services, took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., May 18, 2013, in honor of Armed Forces Day.

May 17, 2013

Army ROTC cadets from all over the U.S will travel to one of forty countries with the Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency program this summer to assist lesser developed countries, exchange language and cultural experiences and build better relationships in these areas.

May 17, 2013

One Warrior Games athlete has only been shooting competitively for five months and has already earned gold in the offhand air rifle competition.

May 17, 2013

Fort Bragg, N.C., which is one of the Army's premier posts, continues to lead the way in ensuring that Soldiers' and veterans' needs are met during their medical evaluation board and the transition that often follows the MEB findings.

May 17, 2013

Fort Bliss, Texas, has unveiled the Army's first microgrid that will reduce output, save money, provide energy security, and be a model for other microgrids throughout the base.

May 17, 2013

The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the Burn Navigator, or Burn Resuscitation Decision Support System-Mobile.

May 17, 2013

The Asymmetric Warfare Group, the "operational arm" of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, is leveraging Network Integration Evaluation 13.2's multi-echelon training and live-mission sets in which Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, are conducting tactical operations.

May 17, 2013

This week, the Army Intelligence and Security Command conducted a demonstration of the Distributed Common Ground System - Army, for members of the press as well as members of Congress and their staff to help them better understand the system.

May 16, 2013

All the physical fitness, practice and acquired skills won't ensure athletes succeed individually or as a team until they get the family functioning part right, say Army sports psychologists.

May 16, 2013

Cadet Command has played an integral role in the $5 million revamp of the Patton Museum at Fort Knox, Ky.

May 16, 2013

Nearly 50 Soldiers assigned to 50th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 5th Engineer Battalion, conducted sling load operations May 15, 2013, across the waters of Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area, Mo., as part of a three-day training exercise.

May 16, 2013

It's as easy as a click of a mouse or a tap on a smartphone, and in a few seconds sensitive Army information might be shared that could get Soldiers killed.

May 16, 2013

Widely regarded as one of football's greatest running backs, Herschel Walker, now 51, led a successful career on the gridiron. But off the playing field, the NFL star and Heisman trophy winner struggled.

May 15, 2013

As the Army cuts the number of Soldiers in its ranks, there will be an excess of infrastructure in place that used to support those Soldiers. Maintaining that extra unused infrastructure could mean other critical Army programs will suffer, said a senior official.

May 15, 2013

Warrior Games and similar activities are "testaments to the nation's support for our wounded warriors, honoring their service and sacrifices," said the Army's top enlisted leader.

May 15, 2013

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno conducted several engagements with 1st Infantry Division Soldiers and family members at Fort Riley, Kan., May 14, 2013.

May 15, 2013

Running as a tribute to those affected by the Boston Marathon bombing, Maj. Owen Hill of the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine made a memorable marathon debut of his own on Mother's Day.

May 15, 2013

The All-Army men's and women's teams won gold medals at the 2013 Armed Forces Volleyball Championships, held May 8-12, 2013, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

May 15, 2013

Every athlete goes through slumps; it just so happens Sgt. 1st Class Jason Parker, a four-time Olympian with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, is going through his at the right time.

May 14, 2013

With a range of one-and-one-half octaves, the "Star-Spangled Banner" is widely considered a difficult song to sing. It's even more challenging to do so in front of an audience of current and former military spectators awaiting the start of an athletic event at the 2013 Warrior Games.

May 14, 2013

Cadet Command is revamping the training Cadets receive at the Leader Development and Assessment Course, to keep up with the fluidity of today's battlefield.

May 14, 2013

Army operations on the Korean Peninsula remain a top priority and are being protected from the impacts of sequestration, said the Army Pacific Commander.

May 14, 2013

After weeks of review, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded budget cuts will require most of the department's civilian employees to be furloughed beginning in July, but that because of other efforts to deal with the shortfall, only half of the 22 days originally envisioned as temporary layoffs will now be necessary.

May 14, 2013

Retired Sgt. Monica Y. Southall is working on her goal of finding missing people. But first, she had to find herself. Along the way, she has won gold for three straight years at the Warrior Games.

May 13, 2013

At the 2013 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., one of the coaches on the Special Operations Command team has couched his winning strategies in a term that should be familiar to members of the joint team: tactics.

May 13, 2013

American troops, civilians and family members took on one of the most prominent peaks in South Korea's capital city, May 11, 2013, together with a million of their closest friends.

May 13, 2013

New features on the Army Training Network website now make it easier for Soldiers and commanders to access vital training materials.

May 13, 2013

A Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Master Resilience Trainer - Performance Expert helped provide one-on-one performance enhancement training using biofeedback software with a member of Team Army's 2013 Warrior Games shooting team.

May 13, 2013

Spc. Quinton Picone is one of nearly 200 wounded, injured or ill service members who are competing at the fourth annual Warrior Games, May 11-16, 2013, in Colorado Springs, Colo.

May 13, 2013

Some men are born to be famous, some are born to be businessmen, some scientists, some engineers, astronauts or rock stars, but Sgt. Delvin Maston was born to be an athlete, and he will be showcasing his world class athletic skills in Colorado Springs, Colo., during the 4th annual Warrior Games scheduled to begin May 11, 2013.

May 13, 2013

Nearly 200 wounded, ill or injured service members from all service branches have gathered here at the Air Force Academy to show their team and individual competitive spirits at the 2013 Warrior Games.

May 13, 2013

On Mother's Day 2013, the mothers of many service members did not get to see their sons or daughters who are on deployments far from home. In the fortunate case of Marcelyn Berlo, this mother was being flown to Colorado Springs, Colo., where her son, Staff Sgt. Nathan Robbins, is competing in the 2013 Warrior Games.

May 13, 2013

From the moment a new recruit first puts on the uniform, or when he or she takes it off for the last time, he or she is taught to leave behind the possibility of failure and the temptation of quitting.

May 13, 2013

Order of merit rankings used to spell doom for some Cadets wanting popular branches. Changes to the list and the assessment process to take effect this fall are now giving them a better shot at landing their career field of choice.

May 13, 2013

This September, field grade officers who want to be considered for command positions and key billets will have to actively make it known they wish to compete. Unlike in years past, they will no longer be passively entered into competition for these important Army leadership positions.

May 12, 2013

Extremely tough mental and physical training and experience give the Special Operations team's wounded warriors a competitive edge, said their cycling coach.

May 11, 2013

An Army Vietnam veteran is coaching wheelchair basketball at the Warrior Games this week, but his duties extend way beyond the sport.

May 11, 2013

The official start of the 2013 Warrior Games began when Navy Lt. Bradley Snyder, with the help of Prince Harry and Olympian Missy Franklin, lit the official cauldron, May 11, 2013, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.

May 10, 2013

Britain's Prince Harry received a 21-gun salute this morning when his motorcade arrived at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., where he placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns.

May 10, 2013

Secretary of the Army John McHugh visited Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., May 9-10, 2013, for the second time during his tenure as the top Army official, but this trip was different than his last venture on post.

May 9, 2013

Engineers that manage the Smart Battlefield Energy on-Demand program, known as SmartBED are looking for energy solutions for the warfighter.

May 9, 2013

U.S. Army Garrison Natick, Mass., police and security personnel trained with Natick Police Department officers during an active shooter and hostage scenario, May 8, 2013, that was part of a two-day antiterrorism/emergency management exercise.

May 9, 2013

Staff Sgt. Michael Lage may be loyal to his Army green, but he's hoping to add some gold to his uniform next week when he vies for medals in cycling and shooting at the 2013 Warrior Games.

May 9, 2013

Though the six veterans whose service era spanned the Civil War to Vietnam had no known relatives to see them rendered full honors and final respects at Arlington National Cemetery May 9, 2013, they were not forgotten.

May 9, 2013

The Army's secretary told lawmakers that leadership across the Army is not pleased with the number of sexual assaults occurring in the ranks, and that any progress made thus far to combat it is simply "nowhere good enough."

May 9, 2013

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal discussed the impacts of the Army's current fiscal situation and highlighted the importance of support from the American public during the state of Washington's annual 9th Congressional District Day at the U.S. Capitol, May 9, 2013.

May 9, 2013

At the 2013 Military Spouse of the Year Awards ceremony, the nominee from the D.C. Air National Guard walked away with the top honor, but Army spouse Tara Crooks from Fort Sill, Okla., was still a winner.

May 8, 2013

U.S. Army engineers in Afghanistan recently designed and fabricated a tool to help Soldiers investigate possible improvised explosive devices from a safer distance.

May 8, 2013

Army officials are hopeful that enhancements to a mandated motorcycle safety training course will better target the No. 1 killer of Soldier riders.

May 8, 2013

The Pace Awards for 2012 were presented to an officer and civilian for their outstanding contributions while serving in significant staff assignments that benefit the Army by providing substantial financial savings, or technological or military development.

May 8, 2013

The veterans of World War II "gave something of themselves to protect each and every one of us, to do what needed to be done -- the dirty work of war," said the Army's top enlisted Soldier.

May 8, 2013

Sequestration is dramatically affecting Army modernization programs, Army leaders said.

May 7, 2013

Senior military leaders from Eighth Army and the Republic of Korea Army's leading front-line formations met, May 3, 2013, at Wonju, South Korea, to discuss combined logistics operations.

May 7, 2013

The Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers plans to improve its organization, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in a good position to help.

May 7, 2013

Ask the average high school student what he knows about U.S. Army astronauts, and he might respond by asking, "The Army has astronauts really?" Believe it or not, the U.S. Army has been partnering for decades with NASA to send Soldier-astronauts to space.

May 7, 2013

The Kentucky Derby has been run 139 times, most recently May 4, 2013, when cold, rainy conditions failed to dampen enthusiasm among the Guard members helping keep the event safe.

May 7, 2013

A smaller Army still needs to be ready, and sequester issues on top of previous budget cuts are impacting readiness accounts, said Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno.

May 7, 2013

A new learning portal provides enhanced training and access to Department of Defense professional networking tools.

May 7, 2013

After doctors told her she'd never walk again, Spc. Elizabeth Wasil ditched her wheelchair and pushed herself into the swimming pool.

May 7, 2013

Capt. Rachael Tax of Fort Bragg, N.C., and 1st Lt. Shara DeMarco of Camp Carroll, South Korea, win the women's crown, and Army Reserve Sgt. Joe Rossetter of Columbus, Ohio, and Staff Sgt. Lewis Dennis of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., take the men's title at the 2013 Armed Forces Beach Volleyball Championships.

May 6, 2013

They tend to be older, more experienced, and more likely to have families, but deployed members of the National Guard share something in common with their active-duty brothers and sisters -- the likelihood of suffering from traumatic brain injuries, or TBI.

May 6, 2013

Wounded Soldiers recovering at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio have a message they'd like to pass on to the Boston bombing victims: "You're not alone."

May 6, 2013

Soldiers took to the mat to compete in the Eighth Army Combatives Tournament at the Seoul American High School Falcon Gym on Yongson Garrison, South Korea, May 3-4, 2013.

May 6, 2013

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno, his wife Linda, and several others were honored at the Red Cross "A Salute to Service" gala, in Washington, D.C., May 4, 2013.

May 6, 2013

The "Hiring Our Heroes" job fair at Joint Base Andrews, Md., introduced a new workshop, May 3, 2013, to assist job seekers with resumes, interview techniques and career transition skills.

May 6, 2013

A New York high school won the masters level unarmed division of the National High School Drill Team Championships, May 6, 2013, at Daytona Beach, Fla.

May 3, 2013

The first class of female Soldiers joined A Battery, 1st Battalion, 78th Field Artillery, to learn the 13M, Multiple Launch Rocket System Crewmember military occupational specialty -- an MOS that was previously closed to women.

May 3, 2013

The President of the United States has proclaimed May as National Military Appreciation Month, to remind Americans of the importance of the U.S. Armed Forces in history.

May 3, 2013

The Eighth Army commanding general thanked South Korean business leaders for their support of the Republic of Korea-United States Alliance, May 3, 2013, in Seoul.

May 3, 2013

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno focused on helping the force understand the Army's ongoing transformation, and spending time with commanders, Soldiers, civilians employees, and their families, during his three-day visit to three U.S. Army garrisons in Europe this week.

May 3, 2013

When he heard that some of those prevented from finishing the recent Boston Marathon would honor bombing victims by entering and completing another marathon, Maj. Owen Hill knew he could do but one thing -- lace up his running shoes and join them in the tribute.

May 3, 2013

The U.S. Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G1, visited Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., April 26, 2013, to meet with leaders to discuss the Army's Ready and Resilient Campaign.

May 3, 2013

Army leaders face challenging decisions regarding manpower, readiness and modernization as budget strictures and uncertainties continue. Now more than ever, leaders need data that is both reliable as well as understandable so they can make better informed decisions.

May 3, 2013

The 109th Military Intelligence Battalion, "Task Force Disruptor," of the 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, learned, April 15, 2013, that it had earned top honors as the best military intelligence unit in the Army.

May 2, 2013

Some 290,000 veterans and military spouses have been hired since the inception of the "Joining Forces" initiative two years ago, nearly tripling the initial goal, First Lady Michelle Obama announced in Washington, D.C., April 30, 2013

May 2, 2013

Forging bonds with Soldiers of other countries can pay big dividends, said the Army's top enlisted leader.

May 2, 2013

Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation's third-annual Army Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign is underway to help Soldiers, their families, and Department of Defense civilians attain Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination and Strength during the National Physical Fitness and Sports Month of May at locations Army-wide.

May 1, 2013

Before starting his second season in the NFL, Army Reserve 1st Lt. Collin Mooney embarked on a two-week tour of area schools to support Army recruiting. The Tennessee Titans' fullback visited 13 high schools across western Kentucky and middle Tennessee during his annual training period.

May 1, 2013

Since the Armor and Infantry schools have been co-located at Fort Benning, Ga., the Maneuver School of Excellence plans to functionally realign its brigades to streamline brigade structure, maximize efficiency and reduce redundancy, while still maintaining branch-specific traditions, cultures and skills.

May 1, 2013

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno visited the Vicenza Military Community in Italy, from April 30 to May 1, 2013, where he toured U.S. Army Africa operational facilities, met Soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team "Sky Soldiers," and held a Town Hall meeting open to Soldiers, Army civilians, local national employees, contractors and family members.