An Army gynecologist at Fort Hood is accused of secretly recording female patients during exams, with a lawsuit revealing he had been allowed to practice despite prior misconduct complaints. The Army has suspended the doctor and launched an investigation, with over 45 women coming forward with allegations of inappropriate behavior and non-consensual recordings, highlighting ongoing issues of misconduct within the military.
The US Army plans to adopt a Silicon Valley-inspired model to accelerate the development and procurement of new equipment, reduce reliance on contractors by repairing more equipment internally, and implement significant changes to its buying processes to foster innovation and speed, moving away from traditional, risk-averse methods.
The family of a victim from the January Washington D.C. midair collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter has filed a lawsuit against the FAA, Army, and airlines, alleging negligence and failure to address known risks, with more families expected to join. The crash, the deadliest in the U.S. since 2001, was attributed to multiple factors including air traffic mismanagement and equipment issues, and the lawsuit aims to seek accountability and prevent future tragedies.
Four soldiers from the U.S. Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment were killed when their Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington during routine training. The victims, all highly decorated, were part of an elite unit known for nighttime missions. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and this incident follows previous accidents involving the same regiment.
Nepal's army has unexpectedly become a key mediator during a period of intense protests and political chaos, with protesters and military leaders engaging in negotiations to stabilize the country after widespread violence and the collapse of government institutions.
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta and Palmer Luckey's Anduril Industries are collaborating with the US Army to develop advanced mixed-reality combat goggles, building on the Army's IVAS project and leveraging extensive soldier feedback, marking a return to joint efforts after previous setbacks.
Four U.S. Army soldiers are facing court-martial charges for the alleged sexual assault of a college student turned officer at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, with proceedings beginning in April and trials scheduled through November, highlighting serious allegations and potential decades-long sentences.
Unarmed soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia bravely tackled an armed gunman who was shooting their colleagues, resulting in five soldiers wounded. The suspect, Sgt. Quornelius Radford, is in custody, and the soldiers' quick response, trained for battlefield scenarios, likely saved lives. Six soldiers received the Meritorious Service Medal for their actions during the incident.
An active-duty U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Bliss was arrested and charged with attempting to share sensitive information about military tanks, specifically the M1A2 Abrams, with Russia in exchange for Russian citizenship, including passing documents and hardware, highlighting a serious insider threat to national security.
A soldier at Fort Stewart, Sgt. Quornelius Radford, opened fire on fellow soldiers, injuring five before being subdued and taken into custody. The incident, under investigation, involved Radford's personal handgun, and the motive remains unclear. Radford has a prior DUI arrest, and the case will be tried by a military court.
The U.S. Army's 197th Infantry Brigade briefly banned the practice of 'bay tossing,' where drill sergeants overturn trainees' belongings as a form of corrective action, citing concerns over abuse and discipline. The ban was rescinded after a review determined that the behavior was already covered by existing policies on good order and discipline, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive training environment and treating soldiers with dignity.
The Israeli government and military leaders are divided over the approach to Gaza, indicating internal disagreements on the strategy to be employed in the region.
The Army removed former CISA director Easterly from a new role at West Point following far-right criticism, as part of a broader effort to ensure future officers are prepared for modern challenges, amid controversy over the hiring process influenced by political backlash.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll withdrew a job offer to former Biden official Jen Easterly at West Point amid political pressure and controversy over the influence of partisan politics on military education, reflecting broader concerns about ideological shifts and censorship in U.S. military academies.
The U.S. Army will end most of its ceremonial horse programs to save about $2 million annually, with 141 horses to be adopted out, while continuing to operate the Old Guard's ceremonial caisson units at Arlington National Cemetery.
