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Army moves ahead on plans to replace storied Bradley Fighting Vehicle

The program to replace the venerable Bradley infantry fighting vehicle is expected to cost $45 billion.

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.

In first, NFL to stream all games on American Forces Network for free

Military NFL fans overseas will be able to stream every football game for free throughout the entire 2024 season.

Two US troops assaulted in Turkey by anti-American youth group

The U.S. Embassy confirmed the incident, saying troops on board the U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship Wasp were “now safe.”

Legion officials jab Harris, Trump for skipping veterans conventions

Legion officials said they invited both Harris and Trump to resume the tradition this year, but were rebuffed.

Cut on-base fast food to trim a super-sized force, leader says

The senior enlisted advisor to the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman came as the military continues to grapple with an obesity epidemic in the ranks.

Rheinmetall acquires manufacturing company Loc for $950M

Rheinmetall hopes the acquisition provides a new competitive advantage in Army vehicle competitions potentially valued over $60 billion.

Senators urge Pentagon to ease deadline of Wounded Knee medals review

Native American tribes, families of victims, historians and academic institutions should be allowed the time to provide input, they argued.

Opinion

Fixing the military’s overweight and obesity crisis

Our guest opinion writers argue that more can be done to help troops get their physical fitness squared away, both for themselves and for the nation.

Navajo Marine says religious waiver will help recruit more personnel

Cpl. Bradford Flores was granted a religious waiver to grow his hair out in honor of his Navajo heritage.