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The US Army is revamping its force structure to deal with future wars

| February 29, 2024 | 39 Comments
The US Army is revamping its force structure to deal with future wars

The U.S. Army is planning to cut thousands of jobs, by up to 24,000, as it moves to restructure in anticipation for the next major war. However, the Army says that this will not involve actual service members being asked to leave. Instead, billets that are not filled will be cut, such as unfilled billets […]

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Remembering Chief Warrant Officers Bryan Andrew Zemek and Derek Joshua Abbott: Fallen Heroes in Mississippi – AI Guest Post

| February 27, 2024 | 6 Comments
Remembering Chief Warrant Officers Bryan Andrew Zemek and Derek Joshua Abbott: Fallen Heroes in Mississippi – AI Guest Post

How good is Microsoft Bing’s ChatGPT when generating articles? I pulled up the “copilot” for Microsoft Edge and plugged in some prompts. Out came the below article on the two Soldiers who died in a helicopter crash in Mississippi… Sans APA formatted references. How did AI do with “writing” the below article? Right on target? […]

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After spending approximately $2 billion, U.S. Army ending Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft

| February 9, 2024 | 15 Comments
After spending approximately $2 billion, U.S. Army ending Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft

The Army began the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program in 2018. This aircraft was designed by Textron’s Bell unit and Sikorsky. Sikorsky showcased the new helicopter design as one that offered speed, range, and agility not shared by other helicopters. The U.S. Army decided to scrape the program, given the new realities on the […]

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The US Army is taking applications for the new recruiting warrant officer field

| January 3, 2024 | 38 Comments
The US Army is taking applications for the new recruiting warrant officer field

The Army rolled out a new recruiting warrant officer field, the Talent Acquisition Technician Warrant Officer. Soldiers have from January 3 through February 2, 2024, to submit their applications. Selection boards for this field will be conducted early this year. These boards will choose up to 225 soldiers. Once selectees complete their training, and report […]

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McCormick Farms requested to be added on the “off limit establishments” memorandum

| December 2, 2023 | 22 Comments
McCormick Farms requested to be added on the “off limit establishments” memorandum

The “list of off limit establishments” memorandum. Service members are familiar with this memo. Normally, establishments associated with illegal activity, not licensed to conduct their activities, where troubles brew, and other locations are listed as “off-limits.” However, a memorandum recently issued by Fort Liberty included McCormick Farms. The owners requested that their property, including the […]

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Army veteran allegedly threatened to kill soldiers in California

| November 9, 2023 | 35 Comments
Army veteran allegedly threatened to kill soldiers in California

Christian Ernest Beyer, 41, was court martialed in 2021 for assault. In a separate incident, Beyer threatened a group of elderly people with a knife. After he brandished the knife, he got into his car and drove towards them. The current arrest involves a statement that Beyer made on YouTube under his own name. Beyer […]

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Army Command Sergeant Major to end 30-year service with a bad conduct discharge

| September 30, 2023 | 109 Comments
Army Command Sergeant Major to end 30-year service with a bad conduct discharge

Joseph Lundberg, as Command Sergeant Major, was accused of engaging in sexual harassment/assault, disrespect, etc. He pleaded guilty to some of the charges while others were thrown out. Lundberg is set to serve concurrent 30-day jail terms. He will also trade his Sergeant Major rank for Specialist. The end of the article says he would […]

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The Army chooses four companies to build prototypes for robotic combat vehicle

| September 26, 2023 | 29 Comments
The Army chooses four companies to build prototypes for robotic combat vehicle

The Russo-Ukrainian War highlights new realities for modern warfare. Both the Russians and the Ukrainians have turned to drones to supplement conventional weapons. These events reveal a snapshot of what future wars may bring to bear. The U.S. military has been using drones for decades, and is consistently adjusting its long-term strategies. Increasing reliance on […]

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