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El Nino is a threat indicator. The military should treat it like one.
The weather forecast for the second half of 2026 is giving the DoD something commanders rarely get before disruption arrives: months of notice.
By John Conger
US Coast Guard Academy censors ‘climate change’ from its curriculum
The terminology will be stricken in classes for future officers in a service that confronts global warming every day, a move some say will weaken it.
By Marianne Lavelle, Inside Climate News
Senate hearing could decide whether Hegseth becomes defense secretary
The Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Trump's defense secretary pick next Tuesday.
Oldest living survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor dies at 105
Fair winds and following seas, Mr. Warren Upton. There are now only 15 Pearl Harbor survivors still with us.
Will most troops move under new household goods program in 2025?
More than half of installations in the continental United States are moving troops' shipments under the new system.
By Karen Jowers
Congress finalizes sweeping bill to help veteran caregivers
The measure to expand assistance for veteran caregivers easily passed both the House and Senate, and now heads to the White House to become law.
Fort Liberty’s 18th Airborne Corps changes leadership
The 18th Airborne Corps and Fort Liberty thanked its outgoing senior leader who spent nearly two decades on the installation.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
VA plans to expand caregiver benefits, postpone program discharges
Rules surrounding VA's caregiver support have been in limbo for more than two years after families complained about harsh eligibility guidelines.
Army secretary: Is it time to cut back on military moves?
Army needs to "seriously explore" questions to provide more stability, predictability and career flexibility, says top civilian leader.
By Karen Jowers
DOD rolls out child care reimbursement test program
Here's how troops might qualify for the new reimbursement of eligible transportation expenses for their child care provider.
By Karen Jowers
Opinion
Why food insecurity remains a challenge for troops and their families
The unique challenges and lived experiences of service members result in a disproportionate rate of food insecurity, the authors of this op-ed write.
By Shannon Razsadin and Dave Flitman