‘Alpha’ troops and more ships: Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao outlines vision for service
In one of his first public addresses as acting Navy secretary, Hung Cao said he didn't need "cross-dressers" or "leaf eaters" in the service.
By Riley Ceder
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Pentagon’s FY27 budget seeks 85 F-35s, but most ride on reconciliation
The Pentagon’s fiscal 2027 budget request seeks 85 F-35 Lightning II fighters across the joint force, up from 47 in fiscal 2026.
By Michael Scanlon
Navy lowers entrance exam requirements in bid to get more recruits
The pilot program comes as the services struggle to attract new recruits into the ranks.
Camo ‘Elf on the Shelf’ can carry out covert Christmas ops
There’s nothing stealthy about a rosy-cheeked elf dressed all in red.
By Sarah Sicard
In saving a Peruvian wildcat, this soldier learned how to save himself
British Army veteran Harry Turner began his mental health journey in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon.
By Sarah Sicard
Fort Riley soldier sentenced to 8 years in fellow soldier’s death
Spc. Jalen Thomas, 21, also received a reduction in rank to E-1 and a dishonorable discharge.
By Staff Reports
Midshipmen drop leaflets, Ping-Pong balls on cadets ahead of big game
Navy bombardment made cadets break formation, run for cover.
By Todd South
Troops to get historic boost in food allowance
Basic Allowance for Subsistence will see the biggest increase in more than 20 years.
By Karen Jowers
Panel of three-star generals to lead military training modernization
“Gone are the days when we could hand-wave training away. Warfare is obviously way too complicated for that now,” said Caroline Baxter.
Dolly Parton talks to service members, discusses rock and roll album
Dolly Parton shared her latest aspirations with service members and their families.
By Sarah Sicard
The military fielded over 200 domestic extremism reports last year
The services are having trouble compiling complete data on extremism reports.
Army creates new legal office for murder, rape and other serious crime
The move comes as Congress pushes the military branches on serious criminal cases.
By Todd South