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Next Generation Squad Weapon and optic exceed soldiers’ …
Apr 17, 2024 · The XM7 is the Army’s replacement for the M4 while the XM250 will replace the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon. Both new weapons are chambered in 6.8mm, a larger and more powerful round than the ...
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Guard, Reserve soldiers can now browse active duty jobs on their …
Feb 16, 2022 · Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers looking to secure their next stint on active duty orders are now able to do so from their own couches — and on their own mobile devices — thanks to ...
Army announces upcoming brigade overseas deployments
Jul 25, 2024 · These brigade-sized deployments follow other troop rotations across the globe in recent months. According to the service, seven Army units deployed between April and June to Europe and CENTCOM ...
Senate stalls general’s promotion as Trump mulls Afghan exit probe
Nov 22, 2024 · The promotion of a notable Army lieutenant general, who has been tapped to lead U.S. Army Europe Command, stalled Nov. 21 when his name was left off a list of nearly 1,000 military promotions.
Army finally picks an optic for Next Generation Squad Weapon
Jan 7, 2022 · Vortex Optics subsidiary Sheltered Wings has been selected to build as many as 250,000 Next Generation Squad Weapon – Fire Control systems at a starting price of about $2.7 billion over the next ...
Retired Army major general reduced to second lieutenant for sex …
Jun 7, 2021 · The defense secretary reduced a retired Army major general to the rank of second lieutenant after he pleaded guilty last year in a Virginia court to sexually assaulting his daughter while in uniform.
Army fielding new helmet that protects against small arms fire
Feb 12, 2024 · The Next Generation Integrated Head Protection System fielded to soldiers with the 82nd Airborne Division on Feb. 12, 2024. It's the first combat helmet that provides protection from small arms ...
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