Army trainee struck by vehicle and killed while on foot outside Oklahoma base
An Army basic trainee was struck by a vehicle and killed while on foot along a busy interstate.
By Eve Sampson
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How defense bureaucracy is driving elite warfighters out of the military
An unexpected driver is forcing elite operators to hand in their uniforms: a broken defense healthcare policy that penalizes their special-needs children.
By Mariah Wilkins
Enlisted leaders urge lawmakers to fully fund troop housing allowance
Bringing back 100% funding for BAH would have a big impact on troops, the military's senior enlisted advisers told lawmakers.
By Karen Jowers
Pentagon can boost pay for separated families to $400 — but hasn’t
Despite Congress authorizing the increase, the Pentagon is treating it as optional amid an ongoing compensation study.
New in 2024: Air officer, enlisted training gets a makeover
At every level of an airman's career, education will start to look a little different.
Troops’ housing allowances will get a 5% boost in 2024
Housing allowances on average will get a boost, but not the historic increase seen in 2023.
By Karen Jowers
Leaders face questions over rent increases, spouse employment and more
Landlords' rent increases in lock-step with increases with housing allowances may be "a bit of the dark side of capitalism."
By Karen Jowers
Air Force revamps first week of boot camp to build trust, life skills
The first week of Air Force boot camp will emphasize stress management, physical fitness and cleanliness.
Leadership begins at basic, says Army’s top training officer
Drill sergeants may act as squad or platoon leaders while recruits fill team leader roles.
By Todd South
Here’s why Army hotel rates are going back up
On average, troops will pay about $35 more per night than their housing allowance, once their Temporary Lodging Expense allowance ends.
By Karen Jowers