Opinion

Ditching the standing power throw strengthens the Army fitness test

The removal of the standing power throw from the ACFT represents a smarter, more combat-relevant assessment of soldiers, the authors of this op-ed argue.

Barracks 2030 isn’t a ‘fix it and forget it’ effort, USMC leaders say

Marine Corps leaders discussed the future of the nearly $11 billion dollar housing initiative at Washington's Modern Day Marine conference.

Hegseth backs Air Force three-star Grynkewich for top Europe job

On the Joint Staff, Grynkewich has helped direct U.S. forces around the world in a year marked by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and China’s rise.

SecDef wields axe to brass, HQs, formations to fashion leaner Army

Hegseth ordered the Army secretary to cut programs, reduce the number of general officers in the ranks and consolidate offices, commands and headquarters.

Air Force starts ground testing Anduril collaborative combat aircraft

The service wants CCAs to fly alongside aircraft like the F-35 and F-47, and autonomously carry out missions like airstrikes, recon and serving as decoy.

Service leaders laud quality-of-life improvements, but concerns linger

Officials worry that planned Defense Department civilian workforce cuts could hurt base services and military family support.

National security adviser Mike Waltz leaving Trump team

Waltz's exit comes just weeks after it was revealed he added a journalist to a Signal chat being used to discuss military plans.

Top Marine calls for affordable, lethal and autonomous systems

The service wants a constant Marine Expeditionary Unit presence on the high seas.

Military sexual assault reports decreased 4% last fiscal year

Officials said they are encouraged by the drop in reports of sexual violence but warned the problem still poses a threat to force readiness.

Healing in the Heartland: USAF Vets Bring Healing to Military Families

Holbrook Farms has quietly become a sanctuary for surviving military spouses and family members.