New benefit could help troops save on out-of-pocket health care costs
The military will soon offer troops flexible spending accounts, which cover medical expenses from over-the-counter medicine to braces.
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This Army division just ran cybersecurity for a far-away brigade
The 3rd Infantry Division ran cybersecurity for one of its brigades that was deployed to a challenging and far away training exercise.
Colombian men sentenced for 2021 car bombing targeting US soldiers
Three U.S. Army soldiers and dozens of Colombian military personnel were injured in the 2021 blast, the Justice Department said.
More military spouses eligible for $4,000 tuition aid scholarship
All enlisted spouses now eligible for the popular scholarship program.
Pentagon to unveil new programs to boost quality of life for troops
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is traveling to Maxwell Air Force Base, where he will discuss goals to lower living costs for troops and their families.
Navy to commission first sub designed for both men and women sailors
The New Jersey is entering the fleet about 14 years after the Defense Department lifted its ban on women serving on subs.
Army picks two companies to get small drones to brigade combat teams
Two companies will provide small, expendable and reconfigurable air drones to brigade combat team maneuver companies.
US soldier charged with assaulting police officer during Capitol riot
A soldier has been arrested on charges that he repeatedly struck a police officer with a flagpole during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021.
Army to expand holistic health and fitness program to all soldiers
The Army's new all-around fitness program will no longer be confined to combat arms brigades.
How a sailor shortage is crippling ship maintenance at sea
Sixty-three percent of executive officers said that insufficient manning made it “moderately to extremely difficult to complete repairs while underway."
Get to know the heroic WWII namesake of the Navy’s newest ship
Though he was peppered by shrapnel and severely burned after a kamikaze pilot slammed into his ship, Lt. Richard McCool Jr. went to work.
Congress moves to fix VA budget gap, but time is running out
House and Senate leaders hope to approve $3 billion in extra funding for Veterans Affairs benefits checks by Sept. 20.
Harris, Trump trade barbs over Afghanistan and Ukraine during debate
Both presidential candidates accused the other of endangering national security with questionable military policies.
New group supporting independent veterans endorses first 9 candidates
The endorsed candidates are vying for elected positions that range from city council seats to the U.S. Senate.
Senator blocks promotion of Pentagon chief’s aide to top Army post
Sen. Tommy Tuberville is blocking Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark's promotion over concerns he didn't immediately disclose the defense secretary's hospitalization.
Father and son airmen tackle deployment together
A senior enlisted airman gets the rare opportunity to serve alongside his son in Australia.
Air Force Academy cadet dies after being found unconscious in dorm
The Air Force is investigating the cause of death of a cadet who was found unconscious in her academy dorm room.
