USS Stout helps injured cargo ship crew memberThe hurt crew member had suffered injuries from a hot fuel oil spill.By Diana Stancy4 days ago
US military pier in Gaza to cost $320 million, Pentagon estimatesThe U.S. and Israel have said they hope to have the mobile pier in place and operations underway by early May.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press7 days ago
Beale AFB picked to host new battle management squadronA new squadron at Beale AFB, California, will handle the battle management data collected by manned aircraft, drones and other military systems.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown7 weeks ago
Congress wants US Air Force to better explain reorganization plansThe Air Force says this reorganization is needed to prepare it for a fight against China, but lawmakers say they need to hear more about these plans.By Stephen Losey7 weeks ago
More VA health care, GI Bill eligiblity could keep vets out of jail A commission studying the problem of post-military incarceration says better support programs could help many veterans.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
GI Bill rule change could upend requirements for online-only classesA move by VA officials to simplify rules for the Post-9/11 GI Bill could cause new problems, advocates warn.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
VA will no longer send veterans’ benefits to multiple bank accountsThe change is expected to affect about 50,000 veterans currently using multiple accounts for their federal stipend payouts.By Leo Shane III and Jonathan Lehrfeld2 months ago
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates sayPentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.By Davis Winkie3 months ago
William Post, military veteran who invented Pop-Tarts, dead at 96William “Bill” Post, creator of the Pop-Tart, deployed with the U.S. military in the Pacific post-WWII.By Sarah Sicard3 months ago
Biden meets grieving families of 3 US troops killed in JordanDignified transfers have become relatively uncommon in recent years as the U.S. has withdrawn from conflicts abroad.3 months ago
Some vets got double housing stipends due to flaw in jobs programOfficials have no plans to try and recoup the money, noting that no laws appear to have been violated by the doubled stipend payments.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Single parent vets struggle to access post-military benefitsResearchers recommend more targeted services to help those veterans understand and use available help.By Leo Shane III3 months ago