Hegseth supports bill eliminating offsets for combat-disabled military retirees
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he supports the Richard Star Act to give medically retired veterans full compensation.
By Patricia Kime
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US Army tests fresh drones, 3D printers at ‘Balikatan’ drill in the Philippines
In addition, the lab was testing a containerized solar-panel micro grid to generate electricity, a quieter alternative to diesel generators.
Pentagon’s women-in-combat review reassigned; deadline extended
A Pentagon-ordered review on the effectiveness of women in combat is now under new management, Military Times has learned.
The FBI’s secret fight to track down American traitors in Europe during WWII
Author Stephen Harding tells the true story of a small band of FBI agents who went undercover to hunt down U.S. traitors in Europe.
Senator stalls 3 ‘unfit’ officer promotions in retort to Hegseth
The senator made clear the holds were a direct response to Pete Hegseth's decision to block the promotions of two Black and two female officers.
By Hope Hodge Seck
House Armed Services Committee backs sweeping aviation safety reforms
The legislation addresses reforms put forth by federal investigators after a deadly 2025 collision between a regional jet and a U.S. Army helicopter.
By Eve Sampson
Military families: DOD wants your input on quality of life improvements
What could states do to make life better for military families? DOD wants to know.
By Karen Jowers
Shelter-in-place order lifted at MacDill Air Force Base
The installation has lifted a shelter-in-place order that was enacted earlier Wednesday after officials said a threat had been made against the base.
After Ukraine, FPV drones could take on Arctic warfare
Following their success in Ukraine, Arctic nations are assessing whether first-person-view drones could be deployed on Arctic battlefields.
Ecuador readies major offensive on criminal groups with US support
The announcement came days after Ecuador and the U.S. began joint military operations against organized crime groups in the South American country.
By Gonzalo Solano, AP
Military child care centers opening with ‘lightning speed’ under new pilot program
The center brings 216 more child care slots under a DOD contract with nonprofit Armed Services YMCA.
By Karen Jowers
Army helicopter pilot wounded during Maduro raid receives Medal of Honor during State of the Union
Trump credited Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover for serving as the flight lead aboard the first Chinook helicopter to approach Maduro’s compound.
By Tanya Noury