Soldiers and noncommissioned officers took part in the Marne Marksmanship Program at Fort Stewart, Georgia, according to the U.S. Army. The training is designed to develop weapons proficiency and reinforce marksmanship fundamentals, with the goal of improving Soldier readiness and lethality within the 3rd Infantry Division’s warfighting culture.
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U.S. Soldiers from units across the theater took part in the Combined Arms Training Center’s (CATC) Track Vehicle Recovery Operations Course at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany. Crews trained in rigging, winching, and field-recovery techniques to keep tracked combat vehicles moving and mission-ready.
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The Army’s Best Squad Competition pushes soldiers through grueling events designed to test physical endurance and mental toughness. This clip goes inside the challenges that determine which squad earns the title of the Army’s Best Squad.
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The Army is turning to 3D printing to build stronger structures that are easier to maintain, with barracks cited as a key example. The approach is part of the service’s effort to stay on the cutting edge of construction technology.
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Staff Sgt. Ethan Rounds, the Innovation Lab Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge for Multi-Domain Command – Europe, is the focus of this installment of “Beyond the Mission.” The series profiles the Soldiers of the command, highlighting the personal passions they carry outside the uniform and how those experiences fuel their drive on duty. Rounds gives an inside look at what it takes to serve in his role, driving cutting-edge technological solutions while balancing his personal life.
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The clip breaks down what a jumpmaster checks before paratroopers board the aircraft, covering the rigorous safety checks every jumper undergoes ahead of a tactical airborne operation.
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Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted Visit, Board, Search and Seizure operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on Oct. 16, 2026. VBSS is a core component of Maritime Interception Operations, which are carried out to delay, disrupt, or destroy enemy forces or supplies within the maritime domain.
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Reach Power is developing wireless power-beaming technology that could let drones and other autonomous systems operate longer without stopping to recharge, according to DARPA. The company refined its commercialization strategy and explored new markets through DARPA’s Embedded Entrepreneurship Initiative (EEI), identifying opportunities across critical infrastructure, energy, and defense.
Reach Power’s leadership discusses the company’s path from breakthrough technology to real-world applications, and how DARPA is helping bridge the gap between innovation and impact.
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Unmanned systems are changing how Soldiers operate at the tactical edge, according to Spc. Harry Clinton, a cavalry scout and UAS trainer with the 474th Armor Regiment. Clinton describes how Soldiers from the 1st Armored Division are integrating drone strike platoons and testing emerging capabilities during Exercise Combined Resolve at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany.
Sources: US Army Europe and Africa (YouTube)
Regional Command-East held a Change of Command ceremony in Kosovo, welcoming Col. Jabari M. Miller as commander. Theater-provided forces from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment and the 1st Infantry Division assumed the mission, succeeding the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team. The transition aligns with the shift to NATO 3.0, sustaining peace and stability alongside NATO Allies in Kosovo.
Sources: US Army Europe and Africa (YouTube)