Army Promotes Drill Sergeants FORT KNOX, Ky. — The U.S. Army issued a policy today to promote sergeants to staff sergeants upon completion of the Drill Sergeant Course. Sergeants who are currently serving in drill sergeant positions and meet all requirements will also be promoted, with an effective date of Sept. 10, 2026. This policy combines the new drill sergeant promotion authority with an existing authority to promote recruiters from sergeants to staff sergeants upon completion of the Army Recruiting Course. By promoting otherwise qualified noncommissioned officers to staff sergeant, the Army is continuing to recognize the critical role that these Soldiers serve in shaping the enlisted force. “Drill sergeants are the backbone of the force and make a lasting impact on every enlisted Soldier’s career,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Wilson, U.S. Army Recruiting Command. “Many of us who served for 10, 15, or 20 years or more always remember the drill sergeants who helped us to become ready and lethal members of the U.S. Army.” Drill sergeants have an immense responsibility requiring the utmost maturity and professionalism. The new policy ensures Army’s newest drill sergeants are expediently promoted to the grade and rank in which they serve, which…
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MoreCAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. — Two hundred and eleven New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen tackled the rugged trails of the Hudson Highlands Aug. 28 to earn the Royal Danish Air Force March ribbon. The event, hosted by the 53rd Troop Command, required participants to carry…
Elon Musk and two other technology CEOs called Saturday for a slowdown of the artificial intelligence industry. Dario Amodei—cofounder and chief executive of Anthropic—published a nearly 4,000-word essay titled, “We Must Pace the Frontier.” “Over the last few months, I have become convinced that fully addressing the risks requires even…
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Joint Interagency Task Force 401 hosted its second interagency summit last month to accelerate cooperation against rapidly evolving drone threats. The gathering brought together more than 200 leaders and experts from 75 departments and agencies to synchronize efforts to strengthen homeland defense against drones. The task force is the…
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), in two phone calls Thursday, urged President Donald Trump to launch strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, Axios reported Friday. Trump is reported to have declined, though the commander of U.S. Central Command traveled to Saudi Arabia Thursday for meetings. Trump told…
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Spectra Group (UK) Ltd has secured a €13 million contract from a NATO ally for Comtech’s Mobile Transportable Transmission System (MTTS) Troposcatter terminals, including a comprehensive spares and support package. Spectra Group specialises in secure, reliable and resilient beyond line-of-sight communications for operations in denied and contested environments. The contract…
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he wasn’t sure how long the Iran War would continue while touting new sanctions against the Islamic Republic in a Monday CNBC interview. “I can’t tell you whether it’s one week, one month, or six months, but I will tell you that we’re pressuring them…
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MoreJOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — 62d Maintenance Group personnel completed a four-day, hands-on training program on the Skydio X10D small unmanned aircraft system at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Sept. 3, 2026. The training, which is the first of its kind in Air Mobility Command, included classroom instruction and practical applications…
Irving, TX – After months of anticipation and even more time spent developing, field-testing, and fine-tuning, Muddy is thrilled to announce the official launch of two all-new camouflage layering systems engineered exclusively for female hunters. “Finally,” said Josette Colver, Senior Marketing Manager. “Female hunters can quit compromising. Created for hunters,…
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On Friday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) provided Congress with an estimate of the Iran War’s costs. According to CENTCOM, the war has cost $43.6 billion through September 3, with the majority of expenses ($28.1 billion) coming from munitions replacement costs. This figure is likely an underestimate, as it doesn’t appear…
On Friday, the U.S. and Danish governments confirmed that a deal had been reached regarding the status of Greenland. In a social media post announcing the breakthrough, Trump described the agreement as giving “the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of…
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NestAI to Bring Adaptive AI into Electronic Warfare Platforms Saab and NestAI partner to build defence systems that keep improving after they are fielded. NestAI has entered a partnership with Saab to bring adaptive AI into selected parts of Saab’s electronic warfare platform. The capability is developed through NestOS, NestAI’s…
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Short Takeoff and Landing Aircraft Validates Austere Field CapabilitiesPOCHEON-SI, GYEONGGI-DO, Republic ofKOREA (ROK) – 16 September 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Hanwha Aerospace have completed the first-ever flight operations from a simulated battlefield by a medium altitude, long endurance uncrewed aircraft. The partners proved that the Mojave…
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