Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment receive supplies from a Joint Tactical Aerial Resupply Vehicle (JTARV) on FortA.P. Hill, Va. The JTARV, a quadcopter, is also known as the hover-bike. (Pfc. Gabriel Silva/Army)Military planners are looking to drone swarms as both a threat and opportunity as the into a way to attack, defend or even .But short-range, small have a problem: flight time.Most man-portable drones can run for less than 30 minutes before needing a recharge. That’s fine for a suicide drone not coming back to its pilot or even for a scouting drone doing a quick...…Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment receive supplies from a Joint Tactical Aerial Resupply Vehicle (JTARV) on FortA.P. Hill, Va. The JTARV, a quadcopter, is also known as the hover-bike. (Pfc. Gabriel Silva/Army)Military planners are looking to drone swarms as both a threat and opportunity as the into a way to attack, defend or even .But short-range, small have a problem: flight time.Most man-portable drones can run for less than 30 minutes before needing a recharge. That’s fine for a suicide drone not coming back to its pilot or even for a scouting drone doing a quick...WW…

Former Army 1st Sgt. John Hatley has been paroled after serving 11 years for the murders of four Iraqi detainees. His supporters question whether the alleged killings ever took place. (Army)A former Army first sergeant has been paroled following more than 11 for his role in the deaths of four Iraqi detainees in February 2008.Former 1st Sgt. John Hatley was to life in prison, which was later reduced, and he was granted parole when he became eligible last year.The 52-year-old Texas native married his pen pal-fiancée Pamela Miller Friday, the same day he was released from U.S. Disciplinary...…Former Army 1st Sgt. John Hatley has been paroled after serving 11 years for the murders of four Iraqi detainees. His supporters question whether the alleged killings ever took place. (Army)A former Army first sergeant has been paroled following more than 11 for his role in the deaths of four Iraqi detainees in February 2008.Former 1st Sgt. John Hatley was to life in prison, which was later reduced, and he was granted parole when he became eligible last year.The 52-year-old Texas native married his pen pal-fiancée Pamela Miller Friday, the same day he was released from U.S. Disciplinary...WW…

Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), along with the Army Research Laboratory, participate in a Joint Tactical Aerial Resupply Vehicle exercise on Fort A.P. Hill, Va. (Pfc. Gabriel Silva/Army)With the addition of artificial intelligence and machine learning, the aim is to make every soldier, regardless of job specialty, capable of identifying and .While much of that mission used to reside mostly in the air defense community, those attacks can strike any or tank battalion.The goal is to reduce cognitive burden and operator stress when dealing with an array of aerial...…Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), along with the Army Research Laboratory, participate in a Joint Tactical Aerial Resupply Vehicle exercise on Fort A.P. Hill, Va. (Pfc. Gabriel Silva/Army)With the addition of artificial intelligence and machine learning, the aim is to make every soldier, regardless of job specialty, capable of identifying and .While much of that mission used to reside mostly in the air defense community, those attacks can strike any or tank battalion.The goal is to reduce cognitive burden and operator stress when dealing with an array of aerial...WW…

was allegedly killed on April 22, the day of her disappearance, by Spc. Aaron David Robinson while she was on duty in an armory room on , an attorney for the Guillen family said.Natalie Khawam, the attorney, said the information was provided to her during a four-hour meeting with officials from . Fort Hood officials declined to comment on this narrative of events inside the armory when asked during a press conference Thursday and by Army Times over the telephone.Robinson, 20, allegedly attacked Guillen, also 20, with a hammer, Khawam told Army Times.“This heinous act caused her blood to be...…was allegedly killed on April 22, the day of her disappearance, by Spc. Aaron David Robinson while she was on duty in an armory room on , an attorney for the Guillen family said.Natalie Khawam, the attorney, said the information was provided to her during a four-hour meeting with officials from . Fort Hood officials declined to comment on this narrative of events inside the armory when asked during a press conference Thursday and by Army Times over the telephone.Robinson, 20, allegedly attacked Guillen, also 20, with a hammer, Khawam told Army Times.“This heinous act caused her blood to be...WW…

Human remains have been found in a shallow grave about 30 miles from Fort Hood, Texas, where Pfc. Vanessa Guillen disappeared on April 22. (Tamir Kalifa/AP)Partial human remains have been found during the search for missing Fort Hood soldier , according to Army officials.An attorney for the Guillen family told Army Times that the remains are suspected to be those of Guillen, but has not yet confirmed that assessment.Army CID agents said in a statement Tuesday that human remains were found along the Leon River in Bell County, Texas, where a search for Guillen was previously conducted on June...…Human remains have been found in a shallow grave about 30 miles from Fort Hood, Texas, where Pfc. Vanessa Guillen disappeared on April 22. (Tamir Kalifa/AP)Partial human remains have been found during the search for missing Fort Hood soldier , according to Army officials.An attorney for the Guillen family told Army Times that the remains are suspected to be those of Guillen, but has not yet confirmed that assessment.Army CID agents said in a statement Tuesday that human remains were found along the Leon River in Bell County, Texas, where a search for Guillen was previously conducted on June...WW…

In this Feb. 23, 2014, file photo Jason Ravnsborg speaks in Sioux Falls, S.D. (Dirk Lammers/AP)PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota’s attorney general who is awaiting his next court hearing involving a fatal crash has announced his promotion in the Army Reserve. Jason Ravnsborg posted on Facebook that he is now a full colonel in the Army Reserve. He’s been in the military for 24 years and through three deployments, his post said. RELATEDSouth Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg reported hitting a deer with his car on Saturday night but actually killed a pedestrian whose body was not found until...…In this Feb. 23, 2014, file photo Jason Ravnsborg speaks in Sioux Falls, S.D. (Dirk Lammers/AP)PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota’s attorney general who is awaiting his next court hearing involving a fatal crash has announced his promotion in the Army Reserve. Jason Ravnsborg posted on Facebook that he is now a full colonel in the Army Reserve. He’s been in the military for 24 years and through three deployments, his post said. RELATEDSouth Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg reported hitting a deer with his car on Saturday night but actually killed a pedestrian whose body was not found until...WW…

Lupe Guillen, younger sister to missing Pfc. Vanessa Guillen, addresses the crowd on June 12 outside the gates of Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas. (Heather Osbourne/Austin American-Statesman via AP)The Army suspects “foul play” in the disappearance of 20-year-old from Fort Hood, Texas, according to an attorney and congresswoman assisting the missing soldier’s family in locating her.The announcement came as Natalie Khawam, the family’s attorney, said she wanted to see Guillen’s cell phone records that subpoenaed from Sprint. Army officials told her she has to file a Freedom of Information Act...…Lupe Guillen, younger sister to missing Pfc. Vanessa Guillen, addresses the crowd on June 12 outside the gates of Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas. (Heather Osbourne/Austin American-Statesman via AP)The Army suspects “foul play” in the disappearance of 20-year-old from Fort Hood, Texas, according to an attorney and congresswoman assisting the missing soldier’s family in locating her.The announcement came as Natalie Khawam, the family’s attorney, said she wanted to see Guillen’s cell phone records that subpoenaed from Sprint. Army officials told her she has to file a Freedom of Information Act...WW…

The first female Special Forces soldier is expected to graduate from Green Beret training in July. (Staff Sgt. Mikki L. Sprenkle/Army)A female candidate will graduate from the on July 9, according to Rep. Elise Stefanik, a New York congresswoman who serves on the House subcommittee overseeing special operations forces.“The graduation of the first female U.S. Army Green Beret is an important and hard-earned milestone,” said Stefanik in a on Thursday. “This achievement is a testament to this soldier’s individual strength, courage and commitment, and also an important institutional milestone...…The first female Special Forces soldier is expected to graduate from Green Beret training in July. (Staff Sgt. Mikki L. Sprenkle/Army)A female candidate will graduate from the on July 9, according to Rep. Elise Stefanik, a New York congresswoman who serves on the House subcommittee overseeing special operations forces.“The graduation of the first female U.S. Army Green Beret is an important and hard-earned milestone,” said Stefanik in a on Thursday. “This achievement is a testament to this soldier’s individual strength, courage and commitment, and also an important institutional milestone...WW…

One of the last remaining patients at Javits New York Medical Station, N.Y., is being released and heading home May 1, 2020. The Pentagon will evaluate whether federal emergency funds for COVID-19 response were used properly. (Pfc. Nathaniel Gayle/Army)The Pentagon’s inspector general has received almost 300 tips and opened more than 200 complaints as of May 11, according to the oversight plan. More than half of the complaints were for alleged violations of social distancing policy.Those inquiries are part of that will look at the use of a $10 billion to help with COVID-19 response,...…One of the last remaining patients at Javits New York Medical Station, N.Y., is being released and heading home May 1, 2020. The Pentagon will evaluate whether federal emergency funds for COVID-19 response were used properly. (Pfc. Nathaniel Gayle/Army)The Pentagon’s inspector general has received almost 300 tips and opened more than 200 complaints as of May 11, according to the oversight plan. More than half of the complaints were for alleged violations of social distancing policy.Those inquiries are part of that will look at the use of a $10 billion to help with COVID-19 response,...WW…

Medal of Honor recipient and former Staff Sgt. died Thursday, according to the unit he served under in Afghanistan.Prior to his passing, Shurer, 41, was undergoing treatment for lung cancer at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. He said Wednesday that he would soon be taken off a ventilator, an often difficult and sometimes dangerous medical procedure.“Very upset to write this.... been unconscious for a week. They are going to try and take it out in a couple hours, they can’t tell me if it will work,” Shurer wrote in an from his hospital bed, pictured with his wife, Miranda.Shurer...…Medal of Honor recipient and former Staff Sgt. died Thursday, according to the unit he served under in Afghanistan.Prior to his passing, Shurer, 41, was undergoing treatment for lung cancer at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. He said Wednesday that he would soon be taken off a ventilator, an often difficult and sometimes dangerous medical procedure.“Very upset to write this.... been unconscious for a week. They are going to try and take it out in a couple hours, they can’t tell me if it will work,” Shurer wrote in an from his hospital bed, pictured with his wife, Miranda.Shurer...WW…