Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistanceIn the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.By Karen Jowers10 hours ago
Army to downplay bonuses, ramp up job flexibility in retention effortsArmy officials said the service is trying to adapt to the priorities of a younger generation.By Hope Hodge Seck7 days ago
Here’s what’s new in soldier gear in 2025 and beyondFrom body armor to loitering munitions, the center for all things soldier gear is upgrading and fielding new equipment to troops.By Todd South, Beth Sullivan and J.D. Simkins2 weeks ago
Army expands MOS program that allows soldiers to skip certain trainingRecruits who meet certain skill requirements are eligible to go into the service with modified training and at a higher rank than their peers.By J.D. Simkins3 weeks ago
Navy hits historic recruiting numbers with more ads, tattoo approvalsFiscal 2025 was the best recruiting year for the Navy since 2002. The head of Navy recruiting credited the feat, in part, to streamlining tattoo approvals.By Hope Hodge Seck4 weeks ago
Some Navy families see delays in child care assistance paymentsPayments, normally made within 10 days, are taking up to 45 days in some cases.By Karen Jowers5 weeks ago