May 7, 2021 Army authorizes female soldiers to wear ponytails; critics say branch trying to be 'woke' The Army has authorized female soldiers to wear ponytails while in uniform, marking a significant departure from a long-held policy that's drawing both support and criticism.
May 5, 2021 Army’s new night vision goggles compared to something ‘stolen from aliens’ The U.S. Army’s Lancer Brigade took to Twitter last month to post a brief video of its new “enhanced night vision goggle-binoculars” that looks like something out of a sci-fi thriller.
May 4, 2021 US turns over base to Afghan forces in volatile Helmand Province, withdrawal up to 6% complete: military The U.S. military has completed the first facility turnover to Afghanistan forces in the country, marking a significant step in President Biden’s promised withdrawal.
May 1, 2021 Formal start of final phase of Afghan pullout by US, NATO The final phase of ending America's "forever war" in Afghanistan after 20 years formally began Saturday, with the withdrawal of the last U.S. and NATO troops by the end of summer.
April 30, 2021 Fort Hood investigation finds murdered soldier Vanessa Guillén's reports of sexual harassment were ignored A U.S. Army investigation into the murder of Spc. Vanessa Guillen last year found that she was sexually harassed by a supervisor on two occasions, but leadership at Fort Hood ignored her reports of the harassment and failed to take appropriate action.
April 25, 2021 US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan begins as Taliban ramps up deadly bombings The U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan has begun, just as the Taliban ramp up bombings in the region.
April 17, 2021 Soldiers from all over square off in grueling 'Best Ranger' competition after pandemic hiatus Some of the the United States Army’s most elite soldiers are on a mission to find out who is the best among them. After a year hiatus, due to the coronavirus, Ranger-qualified military members are once again taking part in the Best Army Ranger.
April 15, 2021 South Carolina Army sergeant leaves home amid 'violent' BLM protests; Army officials say review continues An Army officer involved in the investigation into the Fort Jackson sergeant seen in a viral video allegedly accosting and shoving a Black man in a local neighborhood told the public Thursday his team is focused on doing "the right thing the right way."
March 25, 2021 Sergio De La Peña, immigrant who grew up on 'dirt floors,' says he's only Republican who can win VA gov Retired Army Col. Sergio De La Peña, who is running to be the governor of Virginia, says he has the ability to reach the state's immigrant community for Republicans.
March 2, 2021 Bergdahl appeals court-martial over Trump, McCain comments A former U.S. Army soldier who was court martialed after he left his post in Afghanistan and was captured by the Taliban is asking a federal judge to overturn his military conviction, saying his trial was unduly influenced when former President Donald Trump repeatedly made disparaging comments about him and called for his execution.