U.S. Army

A mural of slain Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén in the south side of Fort Worth, Texas. The Army says it will expand its inquiry into the killing of Guillén, who is one of a string of disappearances and deaths at the Texas post.

5 Officers Relieved Of Duty Following Investigation Into Vanessa Guillén's Death

Joey Palacios

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Several U.S. Army officers are being relieved of duty following an investigation into the death of specialist Vanessa Guillén who was killed in April of last year.

"This is not about metrics, but about possessing the ability to have the human decency to show compassion," Army Secretary Ryan D. McCarthy said Tuesday as he announced punishments and changes related to the killing of Vanessa Guillén.

Texas

Army Punishes 14 At Fort Hood After Review Sparked By Vanessa Guillén's Killing

Bill Chappell

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Army Secretary Ryan D. McCarthy cited profound problems at the base, including a command climate that was "permissive of sexual harassment and sexual assault."

Texas

'The 24th' Illuminates Historic Houston Riot

From Texas Standard:In the spring of 1917, as World War I was raging in Europe, the U.S. Army's 24th Infantry Regiment – comprised entirely of Black…

Texas

Army To Texas Congresswoman: Foul Play Involved In Fort Hood Soldier's Disappearance

From Texas Standard:A 20-year-old Army private's disappearance two months ago from one of the nation's largest military bases has lawmakers and actress…

Austin

Austin Chosen As Site For U.S. Army's New Weapons Development Post

Matt Largey

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Austin will be the home of the U.S. Army's new Futures Command, the installation intended to modernize the Army by developing new weapons systems and…