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How ‘Merry Christmas’ and ‘Happy Holidays’ reflect US military values
In this op-ed, an Army chaplain discusses how the military's commitment to religious freedom demonstrates the principles troops are sworn to defend.
By Chaplain (Maj.) Jordan Henricks
Wearable device helps predict heat illness during intense training
Researchers have measured more than 14,000 soldiers and Marines in recent years.
By Todd South
Congress passes fourth stopgap funding bill as 1% sequester looms
Lawmakers kicked FY24 defense funding further down the road, raising fears at the Pentagon that congressional inaction may soon result in a 1% sequester.
Army officials eye food stipend changes after latest meals controversy
Soldiers at Fort Cavazos say that officials won't grant any religious exceptions to rules requiring deductions from their Basic Allowance for Subsistence.
Defense Secretary Austin calls out those who advocate isolationism
In remarks at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said United States must reject calls to turn away from global interests.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Biden, Xi agree to restart military communications
President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping left their first meeting in a year showcasing modest agreements to re-establish military communications.
By Didi Tang, The Associated Press
Navy changing LCS maintenance and staffing practices
More sailor maintenance and changes to crew sizes are in the works for the troubled LCS fleet, officials say.
By Diana Stancy
Exemption given for Navy to build nuclear sub in stopgap funding bill
The stopgap funding bill allows construction to begin on a second Columbia-class submarine as it threatens to fall behind schedule while a shutdown looms.
Capitol Hill dysfunction threatens key defense initiatives
Congress' dysfunction is taking its toll on national security as a government shutdown looms and hundreds of officers can't take their posts.
Freedom Caucus derails Pentagon spending bill, foreshadowing shutdown
Republican leaders pulled votes on the defense spending bill after failing to secure Freedom Caucus support, teeing up a possible shutdown next month.
Activist wants ‘unconstitutional’ Christian bookstore off this base
The Military Religious Freedom Foundation wants to remove a small Christian bookstore from a mini-mall on Fort Liberty, N.C.
By Karen Jowers