In reversal of recent years, military sex assault reports dropA confidential survey also found a 19% drop in the number service members who said they'd experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 hours ago
Army cuts hundreds of hours of redundant online training requirementsThe changes are effective immediately. Students in courses now do not have to complete them.By Todd South8 hours ago
Army says fitness plan cut injuries and drug use, aids mental healthWhile the whole Army saw increases in problem areas, Holistic Health and Fitness units reported significantly lower increases across categories.By Todd South2 weeks ago
Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanupExcessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist2 weeks ago
B-1 bomber rises from the ‘Boneyard’ to rejoin the Air Force’s fleetAfter an engine fire destroyed a B-1 Lancer bomber in 2022, the Air Force picked a new "Bone" from its jet graveyard to replace it.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown and Zamone Perez3 weeks ago
One in five soldiers see sexual harassment, hardly any report itNone of the eight brigades reviewed included bullying or harassment questions on the surveys.By Todd South3 weeks ago
Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.By Karen Jowers3 weeks ago
Senators unsure about House plan to boost troop pay, housing stipendsHouse lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to increase junior enlisted pay and military housing stipends, but the idea could face opposition in the SenateBy Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Air Force maintenance mishaps are rising. Can a worksheet fix it?A new risk worksheet introduced by Air Education and Training Command aims to get to the root of maintainer mishaps.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 weeks ago
US Army faces uphill battle to fix aviation mishap crisisFiscal 2023 marked the highest death rate for Army soldiers since the U.S. withdrew from Iraq in 2011, with a total of 14 dead across 10 accidents.By Jen Judson3 weeks ago
US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China SeaAmerican and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.3 weeks ago
Few contaminants found at Vandenberg SFB as cancer study continuesA search for carcinogens at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, found low levels of contamination at two sites.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 weeks ago