Hegseth didn’t request $137K in military housing upgrades: OfficialA U.S. official says the Army instead undertook the repairs on its own since the more than 100-year-old home needed work and security upgrades.By Tara Copp, AP5 months ago
Military families to see drop in Tricare dental premiumsSome active-duty families will see their premiums drop by nearly one-third as the new Tricare Dental Program contract takes effect.By Karen Jowers5 months ago
Four times as many troops and vets have died by suicide as in combat, study findsThere are so many risks for suicide that it's hard to point to the one responsible for the rise in suicides, the report found.By Meghann Myers4 years ago
Biden nuclear nominee would continue Trump-era plutonium pit production plansPresident Biden’s nominee to oversee nuclear warhead development says the U.S. should continue plans to ramp up production of plutonium cores, a key component used in nuclear weapons.By Joe Gould4 years ago
Liz Cheney: Republicans have a ‘red line’ on Biden’s defense budgetHow will Democrats and Republicans come together on defense?By Joe Gould4 years ago
‘Pink tax’ on women’s military uniform items would be eliminated under new proposalThe move follows reports that women pay thousands more in uniform costs over their careers than their male counterparts.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
What the 18th anniversary of the Iraq War teaches us about the costs of warThe authors of this commentary look at the toll of the Iraq War on its 18-year anniversary.By Dr. Neta C. Crawford and Dr. Catherine Lutz4 years ago
Tricare costs for 2021: Some good news for military familiesFor many services, co-pays will go up by a few bucks or stay the same. But some beneficiaries will see spikes in enrollment fees.By Karen Jowers5 years ago
Rising military personnel costs may mean future cuts in troop numbersA new analysis notes that personnel costs have grown faster in recent years than military planners expected.By Leo Shane III5 years ago
US, South Korea to begin scaled-down military drills amid virus spikeThe United States and South Korea will begin their annual joint military exercises this week, Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said Sunday.5 years ago
Cost-of-living boost for veterans benefits next year passes HouseThe legislation would tie the 2021 Social Security COLA to veterans benefits increases.By Leo Shane III5 years ago
Millions of veterans to get letters this week on potential reimbursements for medical costs Department officials could pay out billions under a court ruling regarding non-VA emergency care costs.By Leo Shane III5 years ago