US troops finish Alaska deployment amid spike in Russian activityAbout 130 U.S. soldiers are returning to their bases after being deployed to a remote Alaska island amid a spike in Russian military activity in the area.2 weeks ago
US military completes withdrawal from NigerThe U.S. handed over its last military bases in Niger to local authorities last month, but about two dozen American soldiers had remained in Niger.3 weeks ago
Decision on junior enlisted pay boost not expected until NovemberThe House-passed draft of the authorization bill called for pay raises up to 19.5% for troops ranked E-4 and below.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
15 ISIS militants killed, 7 US troops injured during Iraq raid“All personnel are in stable condition,” one U.S. official said.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press and Jon Simkins5 weeks ago
US-led drone strike in Syria kills al-Qaida-linked leaderA local media activist said the motorcycle the senior leader was riding was hit by two missiles.6 weeks ago
Cut on-base fast food to trim a super-sized force, leader saysThe senior enlisted advisor to the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman came as the military continues to grapple with an obesity epidemic in the ranks.By Noah Robertson7 weeks ago
