January 3, 2019 US Army chief of staff makes surprise stop in Kabul The U.S. Army's chief of staff made a surprise visit to the capital Kabul where he met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to discuss prospects for a peaceful end to the country's 17-year war, the United States' longest.
January 2, 2019 Army stepping up recruitment in 22 left-leaning cities After missing its recruiting goal last year for the first time since 2005, the U.S. Army is crossing the American divide of red military country and blue civilian country — going to 22 leftist cities for new enlistees.
January 1, 2019 Leaving Pentagon, Mattis urges workers to 'keep faith' in US Outgoing Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is quoting President Abraham Lincoln in a farewell message to defense employees, urging them to stay focused on their mission.
December 27, 2018 In Iraq, Trump meets soldier who rejoined Army for him During his surprise trip to Iraq, President Trump shook hands with an Army soldier who said he went back into the American military for the president.
December 16, 2018 Trump says he'll review murder case against ex-Army commando President Donald Trump said Sunday that he will be "reviewing" the case of a former U.S. Army commando being charged with murder, raising questions about the possibility he could jeopardize the ongoing military legal proceedings.
December 11, 2018 US Army eyes new automatic rifle that fires with pressure equivalent to tank: report A new Army assault rifle will tear through any body armor with the pressure of a battle tank, strike from unprecedented ranges, and withstand the rigors of weather, terrain, and soldier use, Army Chief of Staff. Gen. Mark Milley told The Military Times. Â
December 9, 2018 White House chief of staff John Kelly to leave at year's end President Donald Trump said Saturday that chief of staff John Kelly will leave his job by year's end amid an expected West Wing reshuffling reflecting a focus on the 2020 re-election campaign and the challenge of governing with Democrats reclaiming control in the House.
December 8, 2018 With Trump in attendance, Army beats Navy for 3rd straight time Army had the corps bouncing in front of the president and kept the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy.
December 8, 2018 Trump picks Army chief of staff as next top military adviser President Donald Trump says he's tapping Gen. Mark Milley as his next top military adviser.
December 8, 2018 Correction: Trump-Joint Chiefs story President Donald Trump said he'll be making an announcement on Saturday concerning the Joint Chiefs of Staff.