Troops request assistance at ‘unprecedented’ rate as shutdown persists
Due to processing time, Congress would need to act to ensure military pay Monday or earlier in order to avoid troops' checks being delayed, DFAS confirmed.
By Karen Jowers
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Blast at Tennessee military munitions plant kills multiple people
The blast occurred Friday at Accurate Energetic Systems, which makes and tests explosives.
Virginia lawmakers restore military tuition program funding, for now
Legislators repealed changes to a college financial aid program for military families and allocated $90 million to it for the next two years.
By Charlotte Renee Woods, Virginia Mercury
Navy missile intercepts target using Army’s new missile defense radar
The Navy's SM-6 missile intercepted a target in a test during Valiant Shield using the Army's new missile defense radar and battle command system.
By Jen Judson
Military, veterans can stream Paris Olympics coverage for free
Those in all service branches can stream NBCUniversal's coverage through a partnership with AAFES.
By Karen Jowers
Family of aircraft carrier sailor who died by suicide files lawsuit
Master-at-Arms Seaman Recruit Xavier Mitchell-Sandor is one of at least three sailors that died by suicide aboard the carrier in April 2022.
By Diana Stancy
Armenia launches military drills with US amid souring ties with Russia
The move reflects Armenia's efforts to strengthen ties with the U.S. and other Western allies amid strained relations with old ally Russia.
By Avet Demourian
Marine gunny receives medal for saving biker’s life after California crash
Marine applied two tourniquets following a motorcycle rider's collision with a sport utility vehicle.
By Todd South
Looking for a mental health provider? Tricare’s directory may not help
Auditors posed as military beneficiaries and made covert calls to see if Tricare's mental health care providers were reachable and available as advertised.
By Karen Jowers
Meal, Ready-to-Bulk? Pentagon urged to add creatine to MREs
The gains-based recommendation will now await a Senate decision in order to become law.
Mother hopes Army policy will prevent deaths like her son’s
An Army policy following the 2020 death of a then-Fort Bragg soldier would establish protocols for leaders checking on sick soldiers.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
Sailor searched for Biden’s electronic health records, Navy says
The sailor tried to access the president's health records in February but was unsuccessful, according to the Pentagon.
By Zamone Perez