Inside the Army highlights

The National Commission on the Future of the Army, JLENS and countering Russia in Europe highlight the front page of this week's Inside the Army:

1. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley last week signaled that recommendations by the National Commission on the Future of the Army may receive a warmer reception than expected by many military watchers.

Full story: Milley signals cordial reception of panel's force-structure proposals

2. As defense officials are moving to continue a controversial demonstration with a pair of giant, sensor-packed blimps after one aerostat blew away and crashed during bad weather, fresh money from Congress is needed soon to implement the plan, according to officials and documents.

Full story: Pentagon plan for JLENS says money is needed soon to send blimp airborne

3. Tasked with keeping a resurgent Russia impressed enough to deter any military moves against its neighbors, Army forces in Europe are lacking key capabilities ranging from aviation to artillery, according to their commander.

Full story: U.S. Army Europe chief says he's short on aviation, artillery