Jul 16, 2026

CAMP BLANDING JOINT TRAINING CENTER, Fla. – U.S. Army Spc. Brandon Brown, representing the Florida Army National Guard, earned the title of 2026 Army National Guard Soldier of the Year, and U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Fouts, representing the Arizona Army National Guard, was named the 2026 Army National Guard Noncommissioned Officer of the Year during the closing ceremony at the 2026 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition July 15. The competition was hosted by the Florida Army National Guard at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center July 11-14. 

Jul 16, 2026

The War Department delivers one of the most comprehensive health benefits, through TRICARE, including an exceptional prescription drug benefit program, said David J. Smith, Defense Health Agency deputy director, during a Senate Armed Services Committee's personnel subcommittee hearing in Washington. 

Jul 15, 2026

Achieving peace through strength demands a decisively dominant force. Our military advantage and our readiness depend directly on the performance of the Department's most critical asset: our Warfighters. We maintain our weapon systems and equipment with precision, discipline, and accountability, yet we do not currently manage Warfighter performance with that same level of rigor. That gap directly impacts readiness, increases operational risk, and limits our lethality and effectiveness.

Jul 9, 2026

Fueling the fight means more than sustaining equipment — it means sustaining Soldiers. As part of an effort to enhance quality of life and support readiness, the Culinary Outpost officially began serving Soldiers at Fort Shafter, providing fresh, convenient meals designed with Soldiers in mind. 

Jul 9, 2026

The Fit to Fight initiative was developed in coordination with the Army’s I Corps command surgeon team and the Headquarters and Headquarters battalion command to achieve its readiness goals. The program, which integrates the Holistic Health and Fitness program, reinforces the idea that readiness extends beyond physical fitness. By combining expert coaching, nutrition, sleep optimization, mental performance and recovery strategies, Fit to Fight helps Soldiers improve performance and reduce the risk of injury, enhancing both individual and unit readiness.

Jul 7, 2026

The Army has replaced the long-standing height and weight tables, circumference-based tape test, and supplemental body fat assessments with the Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) health assessment tool. This immediate change is part of a broader effort to accurately assess soldier health, increase force readiness, and continue to align the Army Body Composition Program with medically validated practices. 

Jul 6, 2026

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden raised more than $115,000 during its annual Army Emergency Relief campaign, the most ever collected at the installation. On July 1, the garrison recognized its top representatives and units for their efforts. Army Emergency Relief is a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to service members and their Families to help them overcome unexpected financial challenges and promote long-term financial stability.

Jun 30, 2026

The alarm broke the silence just before 2 a.m. Outside, the rain had finally eased after falling on and off for nearly two days, leaving the gravel trails slick with mud and scattered puddles. The air was cold enough that every breath lingered beneath the glow of headlamps cutting through the darkness. There were no loud cheers waiting at the starting line, no countdown clock and little conversation. Just the quiet shuffle of runners tightening their shoes for another four-mile run. 

Jun 30, 2026

Soldiers were at the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers “Warrior Zone” for a "Gather and Grub" event June 25 to recharge and to bring the community together. Home-cooked pulled pork, coleslaw and cookies were provided to those in attendance.