The Army has been using the stop-loss program to keep the number of enlisted personnel at current levels, despite requests to reduce use.

Expect more huge enlistment bonuses for some career fields! picked by Maven 2 years ago

The study’s wide-ranging critique of the White House, the Defense Department and other government agencies was a concern for Army generals, and the Army has sought to keep the report under lock and key. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Allegations of a cover up, even when they are untrue are easy to believe because the military does have a history of cover-ups. Kamisha Block's tale is a tragic one that should never have happened. The Army looked the other way, allowing an illegal love affair, ignored complaints of abuse and finally tried to cover up her murder, claiming death by friendly fire. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

Between 2003 and 2007 — as many military families dealt with long war deployments and increased numbers of home foreclosures — Army Emergency Relief grew into a $345 million behemoth. During those years, the charity packed away $117 million into its own reserves while spending just $64 million on direct aid picked by Bornbad 9 months ago

A young Texas boy fighting cancer saw his dreams come true Thursday at Fort Hood Army base when he had the chance to play soldier for the day. picked by mutil8or 2 years ago

The Army Corps of Engineers, which accidentally dumped sand filled with old military ordnance on Surf City's beach, now wants the town to help pay to remove it. picked by Proverb 2 years ago

Vitamin-packed dark chocolate that won't melt in the heat of battle and will last for years is being developed for Australian soldiers. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

For years, Russia’s Hermitage museum has employed a secret army to protect over three million works of art dating back to Peter the Great.
The priceless treasures are under the watchful eye of cats. These four-footed employees are always on guard against rats and mice that can damage the Hermitage collection. They work in the labyrinths of the basement, hunting by day and night. picked by bingo 6 months ago

At the Franklin Mills mall here, past the Gap Outlet and the China Buddha Express, is a $13 million video arcade that the Army hopes will become a model for recruitment in urban areas, where the armed services typically have a hard time attracting recruits. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

US army medic succumbs to his inner demons and takes his own life. Another heart wrenching story about a soldier with PTSD committing suicide. picked by cheeselog1234 1 year ago

Despite spending nearly $1 billion last year on recruiting bonuses and ads, Army leaders say an even bolder approach is needed to fill wartime ranks. picked by punthe 2 years ago

LaVena Johnson was a 19 year old Private in the Army, serving in Iraq, when she was raped, murdered, and her body burned--by someone from her own military base. Despite overwhelming physical evidence, the Army suddenly called it a suicide and closed the case.

Update to This with more references and ways to add your voice to those demanding justice. picked by psycmoe 1 year ago

The remains of a mighty Persian army said to have drowned in the sands of the western Egyptian desert 2,500 years ago might have been finally located, solving one of archaeology's biggest outstanding mysteries. picked by bernardblack 3 weeks ago

The most evil Swiss Army Knife ever. picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

Under pressure to increase their numbers, the Army and Marine Corps are sharply raising the number of recruits with felony convictions they are admitting to the services. picked by coldbladed 2 years ago

Dallas officials have begun booting the cars of Army recruiters over unpaid tickets picked by bigtonyboy 2 years ago

During WWII many countries developed gas masks for animals. And dogs in particular had various integral roles during the war. Because of their many uses during wartime, gas masks were needed to protect dogs as well as their human counterparts. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

"The Army says it's critical to saving the lives of wounded soldiers. Animal-rights activists call the training cruel and outdated."

For some reason I don't think its necessary...Just cheaper. picked by gammerus 1 year ago

a group of muggers robbed a man of his wallet and keys. When they saw his Army ID they returned his money and wallet, thanked him for serving and gave him a fist bump. They forgot to give his keys so the reservist is not named. picked by 2manyusernames 2 weeks ago

A Seattle man said he was arrested at a Charlotte, N.C., airport and detained as an Army deserter, even though he has never been in the military. picked by Bornbad 4 months ago