Army
Coverage of Army in the Nexus archive.
- ʻĀina, Army and Mauna Kea: Office Of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee Candidate Q&As
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee Board manages the agency's trust and establishes policy. The article focuses on trustee candidate Q&As related to ʻāina, Army, and Mauna Kea.
- Army makes new tweaks to acquisition portfolios, realigns autonomy office
The Army is adjusting its acquisition portfolios and realigning its autonomy office, aiming to retain effective strategies and modify ineffective ones, according to a service spokesperson.
- Insurgents stage attacks across Mali, army says situation under control
Insurgents staged attacks across Mali, targeting army positions in cities and towns such as Anefis, Aguelhoc, and Gao in northern Mali. The army stated the situation is under control.
- Mali rebels target army bases, prison in fresh attacks
Mali rebels, including Tuareg rebels and Islamists, targeted army bases and a prison in coordinated attacks. The army claimed to have regained control following the assaults.
- Mali insurgents attack multiple towns and a prison, army says
Insurgents in Mali attacked multiple towns and a prison in Kenieroba, according to an army statement. The attacks occurred early Saturday and follow the death of the country's defense minister over two months ago.
- Trump praises army, rails against communism in US 250th anniversary speech
Trump praised the army and criticized communism in a speech at Mount Rushmore. He linked his anti-communist rhetoric to immigration issues ahead of the November midterms.
- Mali: Mali's War On Civilians Deepens As Alliances Shift, HRW Says
Human Rights Watch reports that Mali's army, allied militias, and Islamist armed groups have committed abuses against civilians without facing consequences since the April attacks in northern Mali. The situation has worsened as alliances shift in the region.
- Defense Business Brief: A radar-maker’s answer to the drone boom; the Army’s private capital appetite; One lawmaker’s caution for contractors
A radar-maker is addressing the drone boom with new solutions, the Army is seeking private capital investments, and a lawmaker has expressed caution regarding contractors in defense business.
- Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth unveils ‘VIJAY’ roadmap for a future-ready force
Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth has unveiled the ‘VIJAY’ roadmap, emphasizing technology, jointness, Atmanirbharta, and soldier welfare to prepare the force for the future.
- Trojan Spirit, the Army’s Intelligence Backbone, Needs a Successor
Trojan Spirit, a program developed by the Army in 1990, enabled deployed commanders to access intelligence from agencies during operations. It overcame barriers caused by fragmented systems and databases, with its early version deployed during Operation Desert Storm, significantly impacting battlefield operations. The Army now seeks a successor to Trojan Spirit.
- Jessica Killin wins two-way Democratic primary in Colorado Springs’ congressional district
Jessica Killin won the Democratic primary in Colorado Springs’ congressional district and will face Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank in November. Killin is an Army veteran and former chief of staff to second gentleman Doug Emhoff.
- Tobyhanna Depot boosts drone component production with new assembly lines
Tobyhanna Depot is increasing drone component production through new assembly lines as part of the Army's Drone Dominance initiative. The Army's organic industrial base leaders announced these efforts ahead of the service's advanced manufacturing strategy.
- Scores of Venezuelans deported from US killed by earthquake just hours after returning to home country, as harrowing video shows survivors screaming at army for refusing to help victims trapped in rubble
Scores of Venezuelans deported from the US were killed by an earthquake hours after returning to Venezuela. Survivors are shown in a video screaming at the army for refusing to help victims trapped in rubble.
- Toddler falls into 220-ft borewell in Haryana’s Ambala; Army, NDRF rescue ops under way
A toddler fell into a 220-ft borewell in Haryana’s Ambala, prompting rescue operations by the Army and NDRF. Police personnel are present at the site.
- Guatemala Buries 68 War Victims, 44 Years On
On June 29, the remains of 68 conflict victims were reburied in San Martín Jilotepeque, Chimaltenango, Guatemala. The victims, mostly Maya civilians including children and the elderly, were killed by the army in 1982. The remains were exhumed between 1998 and 2014 and held without a permanent resting place for years.
- Surveillance boost: Army to raise ‘Baaz Battalions’
The Army is forming new 'Baaz Battalions' based on existing RPA Flights, consisting of trained personnel to operate and manage Remotely Piloted Aircraft systems.
- Mali: Grave Abuses Amid Renewed Fighting
Mali is experiencing grave abuses due to renewed fighting involving the army, allied militias, and Islamist armed groups. Human Rights Watch (HRW) reports these groups commit violations with impunity.
- Kaine says Hegseth ‘grudge’ against Army looks ‘personal’
Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of holding a grudge against the Army, suggesting Hegseth's ouster of Gen. Chris Donahue is part of a pattern of targeting the Army and promoting yes-men.
- Army rescues eight kidnap victims, arrests 39 suspected drug dealers – Official
The Army rescued eight kidnap victims and arrested 39 suspected drug dealers in Zamfara. The rescue occurred after troops at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kaura Namoda engaged terrorists attacking commuters along the Sabon Gari-Gusau road, forcing the assailants to flee.
- US soldier dies in California training exercise after being tragically crushed by tank
A US soldier died in California during a training exercise after being crushed by a 27-ton armored vehicle, according to the Army's announcement.
- Army rescues eight kidnap victims in Plateau forest
The army rescued eight kidnap victims in the Plateau forest. Troops are pursuing the fleeing kidnappers to apprehend or neutralize them.
- [US] Talking to a guy from Reddit but recently has asked for money to repair his phone. Does it seem like a scam?
A Reddit user from California claims to be an army member deployed in Iraq and sent matching profile photos, but later asked for money to repair a broken phone with no service for repairs. The user is unsure if the interaction is a scam, noting the person's history of catfishing and inconsistencies in their claims.
- Top military commander resigns following clash with Hegseth
A top military commander resigns early, part of a trend of senior officers leaving under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Army confirmed the general's retirement, which is occurring before expected.
- A General Many Hoped Would Lead the Army Is Forced to Step Aside
A general many hoped would lead the Army was forced to step aside. The article mentions Gen. Christopher T. Donahue greeting members of the 82nd Airborne Division in 2023.
- Sergeant Who Shot 5 at Fort Stewart Sentenced to Life in Military Prison
An Army sergeant was sentenced to life in a military prison for shooting five people at an Army post in Georgia. The conviction was for attempted murder in the incident at Fort Stewart last year.
- Hegseth thwarted internal efforts to extend top Army general’s career
Gen. Christopher Donahue, described as a top warfighter, was denied an extension of his career amid efforts by the Trump administration to remove senior military leaders. Hegseth reportedly blocked internal attempts to prolong Donahue's tenure.
- Fauci Subpoenaed; Army, Navy Reinstate Flu Shot Requirement; Milder Ebola Symptoms?
Sen. Rand Paul subpoenaed Anthony Fauci to appear before the Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs. The Army and Navy have reinstated the flu shot requirement.
- Wounded soldiers, families accuse Army of downplaying war injuries
Wounded soldiers and their families accuse the Army of downplaying war injuries and disregarding warnings about thin defenses. They also claim the Army ignored requests for medical supplies, leading to concerns about transparency regarding their injuries.
- Army aims to sync two divisions using next-gen C2 by year’s end
The Army plans to synchronize two divisions using next-generation Command and Control (C2) technology by the end of the year.
- Fort Stewart shooter Quornelius Radford recieves lifetime prison sentence for injuring 5 in Army base attack
Quornelius Radford, an Army sergeant, was sentenced to life in a military prison for a shooting at Fort Stewart in Georgia that injured five people. The attack occurred last summer.
- Army launches new low-cost interceptor program, targets fall for first live fire demo
The Army has launched a new low-cost interceptor program, with the first live fire demonstration. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll stated these interceptors are meant to supplement, not replace, existing air defense systems.
- Documenting the horrors of Mauthausen concentration camp
At 22, Army medic LeRoy 'Pete' Petersohn helped liberate the Nazi concentration camp Mauthausen and documented its horrors in a letter home. His son states that Petersohn felt compelled to record these events for historical documentation.
- Bolivia Declares a 90-Day State of Emergency as the Army Clears the Roads
Bolivia's President Paz declared a 90-day state of emergency and deployed the army to clear roads blocked by protests over scrapped fuel subsidies. The blockades, lasting nearly 50 days, isolated La Paz, resulting in at least 17 deaths, 365 arrests, and shortages in essential supplies including hospital resources.
- Lt. Gen. Dhiraj Seth | Officer at the helm
Lt. Gen. Dhiraj Seth assumes command as Army Chief amid rapid technological advances, evolving security challenges, and a growing emphasis on joint operations.
- A long journey to be part of history
Ollie Williams and a group of 40 people traveled by bus from Louisiana to Chicago for the opening of the Obama Presidential Center. The group participated in on-site activities like art workshops and live performances, with attendees expressing pride in unity and positive action.
- Army launches new Indo-Pacific multi-domain command
The Army launched a new Indo-Pacific multi-domain command combining traditional formations with cyber, space, and unmanned systems capabilities. The 7th Infantry Division was redesignated as the 7th Infantry Division (Multi-Domain Command-Pacific), integrating Stryker formations with long-range sensing and precision fires. The command includes a Cross Domain Contact Layer framework linking intelligence, electronic warfare, and AI across multiple domains.
- Trump presents the Medal of Honor to 3 veterans for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three veterans for acts of heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan. The recipients included Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr. and Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery, while Marine Corps Col. John W. Ripley was honored posthumously for his actions in Vietnam.
- Trump presents the Medal of Honor to 3 veterans for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three veterans for acts of heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan. The recipients included Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr. and Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery, along with Marine Corps Col. John W. Ripley, who was honored posthumously.
- Trump presents the Medal of Honor to 3 veterans for heroism in Vietnam and Afghanistan
President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three veterans for their heroic actions in Vietnam and Afghanistan. The recipients included Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr. for rescuing Marines during an ambush, Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery for rescuing wounded soldiers in Afghanistan, and Marine Corps Col. John W. Ripley, posthumously honored for destroying a bridge to halt enemy forces in Vietnam.
- Why Ecuador’s Copy of El Salvador’s Crime Crackdown Is Failing
Ecuador’s president adopted El Salvador’s hard-line strategy against gangs, including deploying the army and building mega-jails, but the approach has failed with rising killings and prison massacres. The article attributes the failure to Ecuador’s gangs being drug-trafficking networks, unlike El Salvador’s gang structure.