ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

Two members of the House Appropriations Committee’s defense subcommittee have been awarded the Association of the U.S. Army’s 2024 Legislator of the Year award for their staunch and effective support of the Army and soldiers, veterans and their families.

In today’s “unprecedented” strategic environment, the Army’s ability to deliver fires remains key, the commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division said.

When it comes to manufacturing, the biggest challenge facing the Army is the service’s approach to it, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George said.

Just a few months after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced seven initiatives to enhance service member and family well-being, the department is making steady progress, defense leaders said.

While the Army has been trying to see farther at least since the Civil War, it is now working to leverage data and unmanned systems to push even deeper into the battlefield, a panel of experts said Dec. 3.

The Army is standing up two regional recruiting commands to oversee the five recruiting brigades responsible for enlisting new recruits.

The Army would do well to double down on its close combat forces despite its cancellation of several modernization programs and its reduction in force structure, according to a new paper published by the Association of the U.S. Army.

Until Dec. 10, military retirees and eligible beneficiaries who use Tricare can enroll in or make changes to their health care coverage.

Beneficiaries who use Tricare Prime, Tricare Select or the U.S. Family Health Plan can stay on their plan, enroll in a plan or change plans. Changes go into effect Jan. 1.

The Army is tailoring its ability to sense and shoot as it prepares to compete in a large-scale combat operations environment, a panel of experts said.

In December, the Association of the U.S. Army’s “Army Matters” podcast will highlight the Army’s efforts to counter enemy drones and feature a soldier who helped make history at the 2024 Olympics.