U.S. Army
A joint celebration for President Trump’s 79th birthday and the Army’s 250th anniversary on June 14 will feature up to 25 tanks in a Washington, D.C. parade, costing an estimated $25–$45 million. The added parade raises costs, not including city expenses like cleanup and road repairs. Trump, US Army birthday bash plans include 25 Abrams […]
First Lt. Gabrielle White made history as the first woman to compete in the U.S. Army’s grueling Best Ranger Competition. Teaming up with Capt. Seth Deltenre, White finished 14th out of 52 teams — a significant achievement in the physically and mentally punishing three-day event. Participants endure over 60 miles of movement and 30+ challenges […]
L3Harris Technologies in Rochester has been awarded a $300-million contract by the U.S. Army to produce thousands of Handhelds, Manpack, and Small Form Fit radios. This contract is part of a multi-vendor Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity agreement announced by Senator Chuck Schumer in 2016. L3Harris has a history of collaboration with the U.S. Army, including a […]
Veterans face unique challenges when starting small businesses, especially in securing capital, as many lack the financial history that banks require for loans. Veterans own nearly 2 million small businesses in the U.S., generating $1.3 trillion annually, but ownership has declined in recent years. Despite their military-acquired skills in resilience, leadership, and adaptability, many veterans […]
The U.S. Army is investigating the death of 23-year-old Sgt. Sarah Roque, whose body was discovered in a dumpster near single-soldier housing at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, earlier this week. Roque, a bridge crewmember and K9 mine-dog handler with the 5th Engineer Battalion, was reported missing Monday after failing to appear at morning formation. Despite […]
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