Approximately 265 Soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Marion, Illinois, with

THE Army’s 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division (1ID) is deploying 99 hardened and mission-ready infantry soldiers to its frontlines, bolstering capabilities in intern

For the last 20 years, the M4 Carbine has been the Honda Civic of the U.S. military. It was lightweight, easy to maneuver, and you could find parts or ammo literally anywhere on the planet. It was the ultimate weapon for a force designed with speed and volume of fire in mind. But that era just slammed into the brick wall of time.

The unit’s upcoming string of exercises, called “Lightning Surge,” begins in January 2026, and will be conducted in tandem with the 4 ID “Ivy” Division’s Ivy Sting exercise series for NGC2 prototype experimentation, which kicked off in September 2025 at Fort Carson, Colorado.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier guard Spc. Jessica Kwiatkowski — the first woman infantry soldier to earn a Tomb Badge — left behind a large legacy when she took her last walk on Oct. 4, 2024. Kwiatkowski, who is with the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Everyone knows U.S. Army infantry soldiers look intense—dressed in uniform and packing enough gear to take on a ...

Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Juan Taiacardona dumps water on his head during the 2022 Best Squad Competition's 12-mile ruck march even at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, on May 17, 2022. Approximately 40 Soldiers from across the nation travelled to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin ...

Spc. Jacob Mullen, 25, and Staff Sgt. Shelbe Butner, 28, died in a vehicle rollover at Fort Stewart on Thursday night. By Nicholas Slayton Published Feb 1, 2025 3:15 PM EST The U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division released the names of two soldiers who died ...

The nature of warfare is evolving at a breakneck pace. Once defined by open-field engagements and conventional tactics, modern combat now spans urban jungles, rugged high-altitude terrains, and cyber-infused battlefields. In response to these dynamic ...

The 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division (1ID) is deploying 99 mission-ready infantry soldiers to its front lines, bolstering capabilities in internal security operations, peace and development efforts, as well as territorial defense missions.

Among the thousands of uniformed men striding through the halls of the Pentagon next week will be a tall, balding young Army major reporting for an assignment that promises a significant step upward in his career. The officer: Major John Sheldon Doud ...