Latest ""
Academy athletes could jump to pro sports right away under House plan
A proposal from House lawmakers would let academy athletes with professional sports offers serve in the reserves instead of on active duty.
Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixes
Both House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.
Soldier indicted and accused of selling sensitive military information
The soldier is accused of selling national defense information and faces charges for bribing a public official.
Marine F-35C used for Top Gun training takes a nosedive while parked
The jet “experienced an incident involving collapse of the nose landing gear” on Jan. 26, a Marine spokeswoman said.
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates say
Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.
By Davis Winkie
Pentagon can boost pay for separated families to $400 — but hasn’t
Despite Congress authorizing the increase, the Pentagon is treating it as optional amid an ongoing compensation study.
Military families may get better access to mental health care
Families could see lower costs for mental health care as well as expanded counseling services.
By Karen Jowers
Congress approves Space Force part-timers, but still no Space Guard
A new Space Force structure approved in the 2024 defense policy law may create more flexibility for troops.
A third ‘Top Gun’ movie is in the works
Paramount recently announced it reached a deal for “Top Gun 3.”
By Sarah Sicard
New in 2024: Housing panel gives military families a voice
Service members and spouses from each U.S. military branch will be invited to join a new housing-focused working group.
By Karen Jowers
Ibogaine shrub helps vets with traumatic brain injury, study finds
The study comes on the heels of legislation meant to explore the medicinal properties of numerous psychedelics.
By Zamone Perez