Former generals warn of more Guard use in domestic, political missionsThe Guard has increasingly been used for unconventional missions outside its traditional mission set, four retired National Guard generals argued.By Zamone Perez23 hours ago
Eielson AFB school closure highlights effects of education policyMilitary families are rocked by the second school closure on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.By Claire Stremple, Alaska Beacon2 days ago
Texas investigating Guardsman in border-related shooting incidentOn April 14, a National Guardsman assigned to Operation Lone Star "discharged a weapon in a border-related incident," the Texas Military Department said.By Todd South14 days ago
True Velocity sues Sig Sauer, alleging stolen trade secretsTrue Velocity is suing Sig Sauer, alleging it stole trade secrets used in the weapon design the Army chose for its Next-Generation Squad weapon.By Jen Judson2 weeks ago
Ex-Army financial adviser pleads guilty to scamming Gold Star familiesA former Army financial adviser admitted to taking advantage of his role to swindle deceased troops’ grieving loved ones out of millions.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 weeks ago
Former Marine sentenced for firebombing Planned Parenthood clinicHe also planned attacks on the power grid, Dodger Stadium and home invasions.By Todd South2 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 III3 weeks ago
OpinionHow DOD missed its opportunity to counter extremism in the ranksIn this op-ed, the author argues that organized efforts to address extremism in the military should be revitalized.By Samantha Olson3 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 III3 weeks ago
Ukraine will soon be outgunned without help, top Europe general saysThe top general for U.S. forces in Europe told Congress Wednesday that Ukraine may be outgunned 10 to 1 by Russia within a matter of weeks.By Tara Copp, AP3 weeks ago
US troop numbers in Eastern Europe could continue to growThe head of U.S. European Command said that Eastern Europe could be a future site for more NATO and American forces.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Defense, VA budget work begins on Capitol Hill as Congress returns Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 8, 2024.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago