Navy seeks to expand Guam housing to support troop buildupThe service expects military personnel on Guam to grow from 17,000 active-duty members in fiscal 2024 to almost 24,000 personnel in fiscal 2033. By Riley Ceder2 weeks ago
Army major on trial for rape charges involving more than a dozen womenMaj. Jonathan Batt is accused of a variety of sexual and aggravated assaults on women in Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., between 2019 and 2023.By Todd South4 months ago
How Memorial Day has evolved from its Civil War originsMemorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen troops. But it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts.4 months ago
Trump plans to change Veterans Day into ‘Victory Day for World War I’Veterans Day has been a federal holiday since 1938, honoring the contributions of American military personnel. By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Military sexual assault reports decreased 4% last fiscal yearOfficials said they are encouraged by the drop in reports of sexual violence but warned the problem still poses a threat to force readiness. By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Pentagon jobs cuts delay plans to expand assault, suicide preventionDefense Department personnel cuts will delay plans to hire at least 1,000 more civilians for prevention work within the military, officials said.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 months ago