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Female drill sergeants to don Army campaign hat in 2026
Female drill sergeants will soon trade their upturned brims for the iconic, olive campaign hat long worn by their male counterparts.
By Eve Sampson
DOD reveals strengths, problems in special needs family member program
A first-ever survey of troops enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program has sparked criticism in some circles.
By Karen Jowers
Air Force, Space Force recruits to carry practice rifles at boot camp
Service leaders believe restarting the weapons-handling initiative earlier on will better prepare recruits for the real-world operational environment.
Fort Sill and Fort Leonard Wood to add 4 basic training companies
The four new companies will train 3,840 soldiers for the service annually.
By Todd South
Marines Corps’ landing ship taking longer, costing more than planned
A key vessel Marines need to move around in a potential island shootout with China is two years behind schedule.
By Todd South
What troops need to know about the basic needs allowance in 2024
Learn about the basic needs allowance and more in Military Times' 2024 Pay and Benefits Guide.
By Karen Jowers
What troops need to know about the basic allowance for housing in 2024
Learn about the basic allowance for housing and more in Military Times' 2024 Pay and Benefits Guide.
By Karen Jowers
What troops need to know about the military’s basic pay in 2024
Learn about basic pay and more in Military Times' 2024 Pay and Benefits Guide.
NATO allies practice dogfighting as Russia gains ground in Ukraine
A daylong dogfighting competition between U.S. and allied pilots turned Ramstein Air Base, Germany, into a fighter hub for a day.
Sailors eligible for extra housing money during training
A new policy attempts to alleviate the financial burden on sailors so they are not footing the bill for two homes.
By Diana Stancy