In reversal of recent years, military sex assault reports dropA confidential survey also found a 19% drop in the number service members who said they'd experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press9 hours ago
Remains of 17-year-old soldier killed during Korean War identifiedArmy Pfc. Thomas A. Smith was reported missing in action in 1950 when his unit took part in a battle at the southern end of the Korean peninsula.11 hours ago
As the US Air Force fleet keeps shrinking, can it still win wars?The Air Force’s fleet is already less than one-fifth of its size at its 1956 peak, when it had 26,104 aircraft.By Stephen Losey3 weeks ago
Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas movesHere's how an agreement between the Pentagon and State Department will help federally employed military spouses move their jobs overseas in a PCS.By Karen Jowers4 weeks ago
Internet subsidy used by millions of vets, troops set to expire in MayA federal program that helps troops and veterans pay for home internet access will run out of funding next month without congressional action.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
US military to expand universal pre-K at dozens more bases this fallThe U.S. military will rapidly expand its universal pre-K program to another 79 primary schools, for a total of 80 locations, in the 2024-2025 school year.By Karen Jowers4 weeks ago
Marine Corps’ camouflage uniform shortage has eased upMarine recruits now are receiving a full issue of the camouflage combat utility uniforms.By Irene Loewenson4 weeks ago
Annual defense authorization work to ramp up in the next few weeksDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 15, 2024.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Marines’ plans for barracks fixes, construction scrutinized by CongressAbout 83% of the Marine Corps' barracks buildings are in “pretty good shape” and 17% are not.By Todd South5 weeks ago
Higher enlisted pay, full housing stipends included in new House planA new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
OpinionWithout change, US Navy’s future fleet looks too ambitious for industryFor industry to execute the plans in the Future Years Defense Program, major improvements will have to take place.By Theo Egan5 weeks ago
Hundreds of satellites to give military faster tactical comms and dataThe program will add more satellites and capabilities every two years.By Todd South5 weeks ago