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Marine Corps’ camouflage uniform shortage has eased up
Marine recruits now are receiving a full issue of the camouflage combat utility uniforms.
Military transition classes improving, but attendance still lags
More than half of troops leaving the military last year skipped out on mandatory two-day transition classes.
Buddy Check Week to stem veteran suicides starts today
Veterans Affairs officials are asking vets to reach out to 10 friends to ensure they're getting the help and support they need.
Nearly 70% of active service members are overweight, report finds
Obesity is often cited as one of the significant challenges to military recruiting.
Recovery of American hostages to be led by Israelis, US to advise
Hostage negotiations are not out of the question, according to a White House spokesperson.
After missing goal again, Army announces sweeping recruiting reforms
The service's recruiting will eventually look more like that of private sector companies.
By Davis Winkie
Navy researchers test robot dogs for ship maintenance
Research teams are experimenting with robot “dogs” — testing their ability to maneuver around Navy ships and take on mundane maintenance tasks.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Behold this Revolutionary War uniform fit for a couch militia
For just $48.99 you can join the Continental Couch Army.
By Sarah Sicard
Vets hope to broker fixes for military base quality-of-life issues
A new program from the American Legion will send leaders to installations to talk to families about housing, child care and other military life challenges.
Suicide prevention campaign urges vets to ‘be the one’ who reaches out
American Legion officials hope new partnerships and more focused discussions will amplify their campaign.
New Be All You Can Be ads arrive amid Army marketing leadership change
Watch the Army's new "Be All You Can Be" advertisements here.
By Davis Winkie