Army scraps height-and-weight tables in favor of waist-to-height assessment

The Army scrapped its height-and-weight tables and tape test in favor of a semiannual waist-to-height measurement, the service announced Tuesday. The new assessment will measure a servicemember’s waistline at the…

New Army exit survey places soldier sentiment at command fingertips

The Army is hoping that a new exit survey asking soldiers why they are leaving the service will help steer quality of life improvements down to the installation or battalion…

Army veteran pens survivalist novel, takes acting turn in South Korea

In November 2022, U.S. Army veteran Ron Roman published “Of Ashes and Dust,” an alternative history and apocalyptic thriller about a militia member dealing with the breakdown of society.

Thousands celebrate U.S. Independence Day with Army traditions in Puerto Rico

FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico — The Army’s home in the Caribbean welcomed thousands of community members July 4 for a U.S. Independence Day celebration fea…

Pennsylvania Army National Guard Conducts 'Ghillie Wash' Training Event

Pennsylvania National Guard soldiers participated in a ghillie wash training exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., in which they were put through intense physical training in ghillie suits, a garment…