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The U.S. Army reached its 2026 recruiting target in January, marking the second record year in a row. More than 61,500 Americans chose military service this year, showing renewed commitment to serving their country.
A tiny snail living nearly two miles underwater has a shell made partly of iron and just inspired U.S. Army armor innovations. Scientists are racing to protect this remarkable creature before deep-sea mining destroys its rare habitat.
After a massive 10-day search across Morocco's coastline, U.S. and Moroccan forces recovered two missing American soldiers, bringing them home to their families. More than 1,000 personnel worked tirelessly across 8,200 square miles of ocean and coastal terrain.
A University of West Florida student just became the first from his school to earn one of America's most competitive international scholarships. Younge Dogbe, a U.S. Army veteran studying supply chain logistics, will receive up to $25,000 to study in his birth country while preparing for a career in federal service.
Linda Crosby refused to let bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome silence her story. The U.S. Army veteran used speech-to-text technology to write a powerful memoir about surviving a life-changing accident.
Jacob Rodriguez is heading to the NFL Draft next week, but he says his wife Emma has the coolest job in the family. She's a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter pilot who inspires him every single day.
A former U.S. Army National Guard reservist credits his military discipline for becoming a world champion wrestler in Mexico. Travis Lopes Jr., known as Flip Gordon, now helps make history as CMLL hosts its first solo U.S. show.
Linda Crosby, a U.S. Army veteran disabled by a life-changing accident, wrote her powerful memoir using speech-to-text technology because bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome left her unable to type. Her book will be featured at the 2026 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.
A Google spinout called SandboxAQ just unveiled technology that could slash battery development time by up to 95%, helping America compete with China's dominance in electric vehicle batteries. The company's AI platform is already working with the U.S. Army and battery makers to create safer, cheaper solid-state batteries.
After a motorcycle accident changed everything, U.S. Army veteran Jen Lee discovered sled hockey and a path back to competition. Now he's inspiring others as a Paralympic champion showing life after injury can still hold incredible victories.
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.
Olympic gold medalist Erin Jackson and U.S. Army sergeant Frank Del Duca will lead Team USA into the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan. The historic speedskater and Italian-American bobsledder represent both breakthrough achievement and hometown pride.
Two Ghanaian military medics scored third place against international teams at a grueling U.S. Army medical competition in Italy. Their performance showcases growing excellence in African military healthcare partnerships.