‘Man’s best friend’ and the fight against IEDs
Man has yet to create a mobile device as effective as the Army’s canine partners in Afghanistan, a true testament that wars are won by Soldiers — both the two- and four-legged varieties.
Investigating sexual assault: How the Army is using training to promote culture change
Sexual assault is a serious problem throughout society, not only because of the obvious… [more]
Dog, veteran, hero
Meet Gabe. He’s a noncommissioned officer (a sergeant first class), a combat veteran… [more]
Bringing behavioral health to the troops
It’s the middle of the night in Afghanistan and you can’t sleep. You can’t sleep because your forward… [more]
Net Zero at USAG Grafenwoehr: turning trash mountains into molehills
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany ― Army installations are small communities. They house, employ, feed, exercise,… [more]
‘Capital Guardians’ respond to needs of the nation
Note: This story was first published in the September 2011 issue of Soldiers magazine. Everyone has… [more]
Latest Features
USASOC Soldier breaks U.S. 24-hour running record, wins world championship
Less than two months after winning the 135-mile Badwater Ultramarathon in Death Valley, Calif., Army Master Sgt. Mike Morton traveled to Europe where he not only won the 24-hour world championship, but also shattered the U.S. record.
Modular Backpack Panel could help Soldiers carry the load
As an individual equipment designer at Natick Soldier Systems Center, lightening Soldiers' loads weighs heavily on Rich Landry's mind.
Army officer shares lessons after friend’s suicide
When a close friend committed suicide, a junior Army officer from Fort Lee, Va., opened her eyes to how active leadership and genuinely caring for fellow troops can help prevent suicide in the military.
Soldier’s skills help bridge language, cultural gaps
After a 15-month deployment to Afghanistan from 2008 to 2009, Sgt. Janiece Marquez decided she not only wanted to return for a second tour, she wanted to experience the country in an entirely different way.
One man’s journey from refugee to Soldier
Soldiers who know Chief Warrant Officer 3 Samuel Banks call him "the happiest man in the Army," even though the tragic events of his early life have given him more than enough reasons to be bitter.
SMA places emphasis on the professional Soldier
The Army's senior enlisted Soldier says that in the future, Soldiers will have to be more disciplined and take on more responsibility, especially noncommissioned officers.
Celebrity chefs, Army style
Sergeant 1st Class Guy Winks and Staff Sgt. Edmund Perez are typical Soldiers. They also happened to be two of the most famous chefs in the Army.
Under secretary of the Army looks ahead to 2020
Under Secretary of the Army Dr. Joseph W. Westphal talks about the strength of the force, and stresses the importance of adaptability.
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My memories from the life of a World War II muleskinner
A Fort Drum Mountaineer writer shares insights from his interview with one of the 10th Mountain Division's oldest muleskinners, who passed away recently at the age of 103.
Need help? Support is a call, click or text away
The Military Crisis Line is staffed by caring, qualified responders from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, many of whom have served in the military themselves. They understand what service members have been through and the challenges members of the military and their loved ones face.
Portrait of an artist and military mom
Artist Patricia Rice explains how her military ties and artistic process contribute to the realism of her paintings.
Why Soldiers should care about the War of 1812
Two hundred years ago today, President James Madison signed the United States’ first declaration of war, catapulting the fledgling country into its second War of Independence, better known as the War of 1812.
Little-known facts from 237 years of Army history
A senior historian from the U.S. Army Center of Military History shares details from the Army's history you may not be aware of.
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