Army Brass Noncommittal on Push to Remove COs from Sexual Assault Prosecution Decisions
U.S. Army Chief of Staff, Gen. James E. McConville, speaks with the Center for New American Security during a virtual event at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., April 27, 2021. (DoD/Chad J. McNeeley)
11 May 2021
The Army s top uniformed and civilian leaders said Monday they are remaining open-minded while weighing a proposal that commanders be removed from the process of deciding whether to prosecute sexual assaults.
Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville and Acting Secretary John Whitley said the service is examining the recommendations of an independent review panel as well as the data and analysis behind the decision before giving Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin their opinion.
Marine Rifle Squads Will Test the Army s New High-Powered Night Vision Goggle-Binoculars
Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-binoculars arm U.S. Army soldiers with the ability to target, engage and neutralize threats, enhancing mission success and operator safety. (Twitter)
11 May 2021
Infantry Marines will get the chance to test the Army s new night vision goggles, which are being compared to something straight out of a video game.
Marine rifle squads will evaluate the Army s Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular, or ENVG-B, which soldiers have been using since 2019. There has been no official decision to swap the Marine Corps Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggles for the Army gear, but tests are underway to evaluate the two systems, said Kelly Flynn, a Marine Corps Systems Command spokeswoman.
National Guard Soldier Finds Bag of Guns at US-Mexico Border
A National Guard soldier deployed to the southern border found a bag of guns in Texas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection says. (U.S. Customs and Border Patrol)
11 May 2021
A National Guard soldier deployed to the southern border found a bag of guns in Texas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection says.
Last week, a soldier assigned to the Eagle Pass South Station, less than 3 miles from Mexico, discovered an abandoned black gym bag in tall grass. Border agents at the scene found eight AK-47 style pistols and 10 30-round magazines.