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Why the US must protect military training lands from encroachment
There is no substitute for tough, realistic training and testing to prepare our forces for the challenges they will face.
By Brig. Gen. Tyler B. Smith (ret.)
Latest "military readiness" stories
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Funding shortfalls could cause major readiness problems, leaders warn
Smaller budgets for training and maintenance could result in short-term savings but long-term larger costs.
Military considers three states for permanent Space Force training HQ
Officials will compare bases in Colorado, California and Florida to host the space training mission.
Across services, troops face discipline for refusing vaccine
As many as 20,000 unvaccinated service members are at risk of being removed from service.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press