Army

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Much has been made in public discussion of the size of the American force commitment to Iraq, both during the weeks of active combat and in the post-maneuver phase since May 1, 2003. The issue is a serious one, but much of the debate is clouded by imprecision...

Participants in the trinational Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) International program are finalizing fact-finding and negotiations to move from the risk reduction effort to design and development."MEADS is a trinational program of three countries-Italy,...

On November 6 President George W. Bush signed the $87 billion supplemental appropriations bill to aid in the reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan. The legislation authorizes increased funding for Army personnel, operational maintenance and procurement-some...

Sometimes it takes a war to change an army-in this case, two wars. According to recent reports, the Army's new Chief of Staff has decided that, rather than wait for new high-tech weapons that won't show up for several more years at best, the Army will...

The U.S. Army has been a leader in space operations and research throughout the second half of the 20th century. The Army is continuing this heritage in the 21st century in accordance with new DoD guidance and emphasis on space dominance and operations....

A record 13,195 runners crossed the finish line of the 19th Army Ten-Miler in Washington, D.C, making it the largest ten-mile race in the United States.Taking first place in the overall male category was John Henwood of Washington, D.C., with a time...

Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Strategic CommandOn October 1, 2002, the U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) was redesignated U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). The dissolution of U.S. Space Command and its 18 years of service have been discussed...

The Artillery Experience in Operation Iraqi Freedom"Shoot, move and communicate." This three-part catch phrase is the key to tactical success in combat operations. Combined with the five elements of accurate predicted fire, they form the basis of the...