Army lowers 2017 recruiting goal; more soldiers staying on

The U.S. Army will not meet its mission to recruit 80,000 active duty soldiers this year and has officially lowered that goal. But Army leaders said the service has been able to encourage more experienced service members to stay on the job to satisfy a growing demand for troops.

Airborne units getting new vehicle this year; legs will have to wait

The Army's five airborne infantry brigade combat teams are set to receive the Ground Mobility Vehicle used by special operations forces this year.

Army unit retracts memo touting VA benefits for soldiers due to bad anthrax vaccines

A memo about potential VA benefits for soldiers who had been vaccinated against anthrax was based on bad information, the Army said.

Immigrant soldier dies waiting for US military to clear him for duty

Spc. Nemanja Janicijevic, 25, died April 12 during a physical fitness training session at Fort Lee, Virginia.

Half the B-2 fleet was flying above Minneapolis, and here’s why

Why did half the B-2 nuclear bomber fleet gather above an American city?

Army chaplain faces same-sex discrimination claim; lawyer says he was following Army guidance

The chaplain said he feared bringing the same-sex couple on a marriage retreat would cause him to lose his chaplain endorsement.

Naples mayor tells US Navy submarine to keep out

The mayor said Naples is a "city of peace" where nuclear subs aren't welcome.

US Army stops accepting AH-64E helos from Boeing due to safety concerns

The U.S. Army has stopped taking deliveries from Boeing of the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter because a critical part, which helps hold the rotor blades in place, was causing concern during inspections.

Pentagon corrects statements about air-to-surface missile, F-22 roles in Syria strike

The Pentagon on Thursday corrected the record on the use of an advanced air-to-surface missile and the F-22 Raptor fighter during the April 13 strike on Syrian regime chemical weapons facilities.

• ● After Syria missile strikes, US stuck in holding pattern
• ● Pentagon: Sarin likely at Syria sites, but questions remain

Colonel demoted, immediately retired from Air National Guard over dinosaur puppet video

The Tennessee Air National Guard colonel who led a re-enlistment ceremony in which a senior noncommissioned officer recited her oath using a dinosaur puppet has been demoted and retired.

Poor morale stems from changes in Air Force culture

The Air Force is facing serious morale and retention issues, but they are not due to readiness and the need to grow the force. Instead, the political culture of the Air Force is to blame.

Here’s one way to address the Navy’s financial troubles: sponsorships

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