US troops to train Ukrainian forces on howitzers in coming days

The training, which will occur outside Ukraine, will teach Ukrainian forces to operate the 155mm howitzers. They will then return to the fight and train other Ukrainians to use the American cannons, the official said.

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Russian cruiser that sank shows up in online photos with fire raging

Images of the Russian cruiser Moskva posted to social media that were taken before it sank appear to be authentic and may confirm that the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet was hit by Ukrainian missile fire, military experts said.

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Army’s top general tests positive for coronavirus, experiencing ‘mild symptoms’

Gen. James McConville, the Army chief of staff, was working remotely Monday after the positive test, said Lt. Col. Mary Ricks, his spokeswoman. She described his symptoms as seasonal allergy-like.

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VA releases Equity Action Plan to tackle barriers, assist underserved veteran populations

The Department of Veterans Affairs has unveiled its Equity Action Plan, which the agency said would remove hurdles for marginalized veterans to access health care, benefits and services.

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Lakenheath airmen work on method to improve workplace climate, prevent suicides

Some proponents of Foundations think the tool could help fight pernicious issues like self-harm and sexual misconduct.

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Navy brings new software online in time for sailors’ fitness testing season

A delayed software delivery pushed the Physical Readiness Information Management System 2, or PRIMS-2, rollout into April, the month the new physical fitness testing season began, according to a spokeswoman for the Navy Personnel Command.

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Bacteria contamination triggers water boil notice near Army’s Baumholder bases

The boil took effect in Baumholder, urban areas of Idar-Oberstein and more than 34 towns and villages in Birkenfeld and Herrstein-Rhaunen districts.

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Use of Army’s prepositioned ‘afloat’ equipment is expected to grow in the Pacific

Army leaders in the Pacific are lauding the inaugural use of floating prepositioned supplies and equipment for a pair of recently completed exercises in the Philippines as a significant step forward in strategic agility.

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Video | Stripes in 7 for April 18, 2022

This edition features stories about the Navy’s plans to decommission ships, the US military’s seagoing first responders in Japan and more.

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Judge to decide court-martial for ex-Air Force Research Laboratory commander

A military judge will decide the fate of former AFRL commander Maj. Gen. William Cooley this week instead of a jury of his peers.

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Zelenskky: Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine has begun

Russia launched its long-feared, full-scale offensive to take control of Ukraine’s east on Monday, attacking along a broad front over 300 miles long, Ukrainian officials said in what marked the opening of a new and potentially climactic phase of the war.

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