Army approves first new offensive hand grenade in nearly 60 years
The M111 relies primarily on blast overpressure rather than fragmented inner pieces to incapacitate, making it better suited for close-quarters combat.
By Eve Sampson
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VA marks millionth COVID case as officials warn health threat persists
Department health officials have recorded about 67,000 new cases of COVID-19 among patients in 2024.
32-year-old soldier latest troop to die of COVID-19 as military death and infection rates fall
Deadlines are fast approaching for all service members to get vaccinated or apply for a waiver.
New military COVID-19 deaths come down slightly as cases drop nationwide
COVID-19 cases and deaths are slowing as more service members get vaccinated.
VA begins punitive actions against unvaccinated staff
Employees who refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine will face counseling first, then escalating punishments until they are fired.
North Carolina sailor dies from COVID-19 complications
Senior Chief Master-at-Arms Michael Haberstumpf, 42, died of COVID-19-related complications Oct. 10.
By Diana Stancy
COVID vaccine mandate endangers military readiness, top Republican lawmaker claims
Senate Armed Services ranking member Jim Inhofe is demanding the military immediately drop the requirement to ensure troops aren't booted from the ranks because of vaccine concerns.
Troops opposed to the COVID-19 vax can get a waiver, but they’re rare
Out of millions of service members, only a handful have current religious exemptions from vaccines.
Marine Corps boot leave is back
Good news for parents and lonely significant others, bad news for Jody.
By Philip Athey