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Army says fitness plan cut injuries and drug use, aids mental health

While the whole Army saw increases in problem areas, Holistic Health and Fitness units reported significantly lower increases across categories.

Navy authorizes combat awards and devices for Red Sea operations

The move is a nod to the near-daily battles that Navy destroyers have fought with Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen since October.

Best sappers: Army combat engineers win back-to-back honors

The duo beat out 100 other pairs from 23 Army installations and 46 battalions in a competition designed to “punch them in the face.”

US Army faces uphill battle to fix aviation mishap crisis

Fiscal 2023 marked the highest death rate for Army soldiers since the U.S. withdrew from Iraq in 2011, with a total of 14 dead across 10 accidents.

US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China Sea

American and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.

Marine Corps’ camouflage uniform shortage has eased up

Marine recruits now are receiving a full issue of the camouflage combat utility uniforms.

Opinion

Higher fitness standards will prepare soldiers for real-world problems

Early moves to lower fitness test standards defeat the purpose of that test.

Army pushes more safety training as helicopter crashes spike

Operations will continue during the mandated safety training period.

Air Force to add 5 new Compass Call electronic-attack planes in 2025

The Air Force is planning to receive five EA-37B Compass Call electronic-warfare aircraft in 2025 as it moves forward with plans to retire its predecessor.

Lawmakers push Pentagon for overdue data on tanker suicide rates

Lawmakers are urging the Pentagon to comply with federal law so they can take action on systemic suicide risks.