Army News

The U.S. Army CID is asking the Army community and American public to help the Army maintain its readiness by reporting any and all criminal or suspicious activity.

In the middle of March as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the United States, the Army made mission adjustments to focus on protecting the force, posturing for global operational readiness, and supporting the national effort to fight the novel coronavirus.

Starting June 1, 2020, the updated School Year Army Child & Youth Fee Policy will be implemented. Major changes include a 2-hour, no-show hourly rate that may be implemented for hourly care, and transportation fees which may be charged when CYS transport children to and from school.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, more people have turned to video-teleconferencing to stay in touch. The increase in video-conferencing browsing trends has garnered the attention of hackers who are looking for innovative ways to infiltrate computer software systems.

A significant change to how military postal customers overseas may mail packages internationally is coming soon.

The Army’s ALERT! notifies service members, Army civilians and their families during a crisis. MWNS operators, for example, can issue alerts in the event of an active shooter, inclement weather or any other event requiring immediate notification.

The U.S. Army has ended funding toward its tax center program, prompting U.S. Army Europe’s Judge Advocate to discontinue its centrally managed tax centers across U.S. Army installations in Europe.