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The Anniston Army Depot in Alabama is receiving nearly $1 billion in federal funding for critical infrastructure projects that will modernize the facility and secure its future. The investment represents one of the largest upgrades to the depot in years.
Army veteran Babette Peyton became a champion archer after a military injury left her partially paralyzed, winning over 150 medals with a unique mouth-draw technique. Her niece remembers a woman who never frowned and inspired everyone she met.
Scottish football supporters can wear their full traditional kilts, including sporrans, at the 2026 World Cup after FIFA agreed to make an exception to stadium security rules. The decision ensures the famous Tartan Army can celebrate their first World Cup appearance in 28 years with their heritage intact.
Virtual shopping just got a charitable upgrade. Roblox players can now buy digital thrift store clothes for their avatars, and every purchase helps real people in need.
Five military families reunited at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center to celebrate their healthy babies and the innovative prenatal program that prepared them for parenthood. The Centering Pregnancy Program brings expectant mothers together for group care that's changing how military families experience childbirth.
A retired Army colonel is working to safely return land near 30 bases still marked as mine risk areas to public use. His solution: adopt international standards that could finally release thousands of acres for families and communities.
A fruit company and Texas supermarket chain turned apple and pear sales into 5,000 pairs of warm socks for people experiencing homelessness. For those living on the streets, a dry pair of socks can mean the difference between cold misery and basic comfort.
Young women played exhibition cricket on snow-covered fields in Gurez valley, a remote region near India's Line of Control. The Indian Army organized the historic match to encourage female participation in sports along the border.
Army researchers discovered 26 never-before-seen microbe species in ancient Alaskan permafrost that could lead to frostbite-preventing creams and ice-resistant coatings. These tiny survivors have stayed alive in frozen ground for 40,000 years, and scientists are unlocking their secrets.
A refugee turned army veteran started Elloras bakery in 1953 with displaced British chefs, and three generations later, it's still using wood-fired ovens. His grandsons now run five outlets serving everyone from cricketers to local school kids.
Brendan Donovan arrived early to meet his new Seattle Mariners teammates with one simple philosophy: play like your hair is on fire. The former Army colonel's son is already winning hearts with his preparation obsession and refusal to quit on any play.
An Army captain spent nearly two years searching for the military police officers who saved his life during a roadside medical emergency. His viral TikTok plea finally reunited him with his heroes just before leaving the service.
After years of postpartum depression and a difficult divorce, 60-year-old Army veteran Marcia Allen completed the grueling 75 Hard Challenge to reclaim her physical and mental health. Her transformation proves it's never too late to rebuild strength and confidence.
When a brutal January freeze hit Central Texas, volunteers and shelters rescued over 200 animals from the cold. Now, as temperatures rise, an army of foster families is giving these survivors a second chance at life.
Sgt. Robert Burns wrote in 7th grade that he wanted to compete for Team USA in snowboarding. Two decades later, he's doing exactly that while serving his country through the Army's World Class Athlete Program.
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands started military training this week to become an army reservist, following her daughter's path into service. Her decision reflects growing European efforts to strengthen defense forces as security concerns rise across the continent.
Military forces across Nigeria's Northwest and North-Central regions freed 26 people from kidnappers in a single day. The rescues mark a major win in ongoing efforts to protect communities from criminal networks.
Army Specialist Azaria Hill traded track spikes for bobsled blades and is now competing at elite international competitions while serving her country. The daughter of Olympic and Hall of Fame athletes is aiming for gold this winter in Northern Italy.
Six active duty soldiers are competing for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics, including bobsled pilot Sergeant Frank Del Duca, who was just named Flag Bearer. These athlete-soldiers prove you can serve your country in more ways than one.
After more than a decade of advocacy, the White House has approved the Medal of Honor for Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, who sacrificed his life to save a Polish officer in Afghanistan. The Staten Island hero will receive America's highest military honor for using his body to shield an ally during a 2013 suicide attack.
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