Why military personnel fall prey to payday lenders
Mitchell Hartman May 17, 2013
The government provides countless resources to help military families with financial literacy and even offers low interest loans to help them in times of emergency. So, why are many troops opting to take out risky payday loans instead?
Oh, the places David Petraeus could go
Mark Garrison May 2, 2013
After accepting a teaching post at CUNY, the exalted and shamed former general is reportedly in talks with private equity giant KKR. What are the real job prospects for David Petraeus?
Today's Army marches on its batteries while searching for alternatives
Alex Chadwick Apr 22, 2013
The Rapid Equipping Force seeks solutions to problems soldiers encounter in the field -- such as packing pounds and pounds of batteries on patrol.
New body units offer info on effects of blasts on soldiers
John Moe Aug 1, 2012
The U.S. military is experimenting with new ways to gather data to help personnel in short-term and long-term.
U.S. Army cuts NASCAR ties
Bob Moon Jul 11, 2012
Congressional critics say the recruiting money used to sponsor sporting events like Stewart-Haas Racing could be spent more effectively.
Cotton is so yesterday. Army searches for technologically advanced fabric
Adriene Hill Aug 2, 2011
According to Wired magazine, the Army is in the market for fabric that can change with temperature. "This 'environmentally responsive' material...
Army tests out consumer-grade smartphones for combat
John Moe Jun 3, 2011
The Wall Street Journal reports that starting Monday, the Army start testing on the battlefield the same iPhones and Android phones you buy off the...
Army picks Android
John Moe Apr 22, 2011
The Army intends to distribute a universal smartphone type of device to be used by all military personnel. That way soldiers in the field and their...
