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Army, Industry Partners Prep Soldiers for Jobs

A new program is training soldiers to drive commercial trucks when they transition out of the Army.

This Was What Memes Looked Like in World War II

A proliferation of colorful and striking posters emerged as, in effect, the social media memes of the World War II era.

What Army Service Taught Football Legend Lou Holtz About Leadership

In a career that spanned 44 years, Holtz held a variety of football coaching jobs at the college and National Football League...

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Special Duty Assignment Pay Changes for Some

Some soldiers receiving special duty assignment pay now are seeing an increase in payments while others soon will see less.

Sergeant 1st class competes in Best Warrior competition.

2014 Best Warriors Named: Linguist, Special Forces NCO Take Top Honors

"You'll run into tough problems wherever you go," Odierno told a non-commissioned officer competitor.

Defensive end Daniel Eugene "Rudy" Ruettiger is carried off the field by his University of Notre Dame teammates after Ruettiger sacked Georgia Tech quarterback Rudy Allen on the final play of the game, Notre Dame, Ind., Nov. 8, 1975. Notre Dame won the game. (Courtesy of Notre Dame)

The Story of Notre Dame's Legendary 'Rudy' Ruettiger Began in Vietnam

Before "Rudy" went to Notre Dame to play for the Irish, he earned the GI Bill in Vietnam.

Navy Torpedo Squadron 6 Douglas TBD-1 Devastator aircraft prepare for launch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise during the Battle of Midway, June 4, 1942. (Navy photo)

'Midway' Actors Experience the Gravity of Their WWII Characters

Theodore "Ted" Sikora, left, and Edward "Ed" Sikora, right. are honored by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the ATI Salute to Heroes Award at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Sept. 15, 2019. The brothers are veterans of World War II. With them is Ted's grandson-in-law, Army Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Vollstedt, center. (Photo Credit: Army Staff Sgt. Dalton Smith)

Steelers Honor World War II Veteran Brothers at NFL Home Opener

Ted Sikora, 99, served in the Battle of the Bulge and Ed Sikora, 95, served in Pearl Harbor and the Pacific theater.

Young Soldiers Targeted by Scams and Predators

It's important to look out for financial scams -- a serious dent in your finances can threaten your security clearance.

Guard, Reserve Soldiers Can Opt to Retire Early

Soldier in bed with a laptop and headphones.

Restful Sleep Key to Health On and Off Duty

Whether you're deployed or waiting for someone who is, getting the right amount and type of sleep can help with tough...

Army Reserve has Training Vacancies to Fill

The Army Reserve is short on trainers, including drill sergeants.

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey speaks at the chief of staff of the Army-sponsored Noncommissioned Officer Solarium II. Photo: U.S. Army

NCOs to SMA: No More Uniform Changes

Dozens of NCOs applauded when one of their own asked Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey to try and "hold off making any...

Be Sure to Check Your School's TA Status

If your school hasn't signed the DoD's "Voluntary Education Partnership" Memorandum of Understanding, you may no longer get...

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno speaks during the 11th Annual Chief of Staff of the Army's Combined Logistics Excellence Awards ceremony at the Pentagon, June 10, 2015. (U.S. Army photo)

Odierno: Army Tops at Force Sustainment

Odierno spoke during the 11th Annual Chief of Staff of the Army's Combined Logistics Excellence Awards ceremony at the...

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