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Eyeing the storm: Air Force’s ‘Hurricane Hunters’ are busier than ever
With an aging fleet of aircraft facing formidable storms, the Air Force's Hurricane Hunters are figuring out how to weather the future.
New life insurance program for disabled vets sees high demand
Veterans can get up to $40,000 in life insruance coverage through the program regardless of their health status.
Military quality of life a key focus of Congress in 2024
A special House panel has been examining the issue for the last year.
Coming soon: Better Wi-Fi for sailors
A pilot program will inform how the Navy goes about expanding Wi-Fi access to the entire fleet.
By Diana Stancy
Marine base shuts down showers shown covered in black mold in video
In the Instagram video, portions of the ceiling of the Camp Geiger, North Carolina, facility are almost entirely coated in what appears to be black mold.
Air Force to issue protective eyewear as laser pointer incidents surge
The gear aims to limit the potential risk to pilots and other aircrew amid a recent spike in lasing incidents.
Navy stands up sailor quality-of-life reforms in Newport News shipyard
Included in the changes are expanding health-care and Wi-Fi access for sailors, guaranteed off-ship and off-shipyard housing, and better parking.
By Diana Stancy
Why an Army veteran created an app to rate barracks, dining facilities
A new app for mobile devices developed by an Army Reserve veteran this year ranks military barracks and dining facilities on a star system similar to Yelp.
By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer
Will DoD’s plan to improve quality of life be different this time?
No more 'end-stating,' said the general in charge of quality-of-life programs in the Army.
By Karen Jowers
Army lead-based paint audit leads to scrutiny from Congress
The lawmakers' letter came after a Sept. 21 Army Times story first revealed the inadequate oversight.
By Davis Winkie
Despite struggles, Army claims ‘progress’ on housing, quality of life
Army leaders are optimistic that "generational" investment in struggling areas like barracks can meaningfully increase soldier quality of life.
By Davis Winkie