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US Navy ship ‘intruded’ in South China Sea waters, China says
The U.S. Navy said the ship “was conducting routine operations in international waters ... consistent with international law.”
After tragedy, US Air Force probes English training for foreign pilots
The 2021 incident prompted Air Force leaders to take a close look at the quality of instruction and how to better accommodate foreign students.
On abortion, American service women deserve better
Commentary: "DoD still hasn't addressed the concerns service members have about the Supreme Court’s abortion decision."
By Zej Moczydlowski
DoD attempts to answer your questions about post-Roe abortion access
A question-and-answer list is now up on the military's health website.
Service members, military doctors detail obstacles to abortion access after Supreme Court ruling
The end of Roe v. Wade made abortion even more difficult to access for troops and their families.
Army chaplain’s pro-life ‘victory’ email to brigade sparks inquiry
The former Green Beret-turned chaplain is under scrutiny for an email hailing the Supreme Court's decision.
By Davis Winkie
Biden tells Naval Academy grads Putin ‘NATO-ized Europe’
The Western response to Russian’s “brutal” war in Ukraine shows the world is aligning not on geography, “but in terms of values," the president told newly commissioned ensigns and second lieutenants.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Judge temporarily exempts Air Force officer from vaccine mandate in religious freedom case
The order from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia marks the first time a court has barred the Air Force from enforcing its mandate for a service member.
Yellow ribbons honoring troops removed from town green amid speech dispute
Litchfield officials are concerned that allowing the ribbons opens the door to any displays of free speech, no matter how hateful or offensive.
Air Force tries flight-hour cap, flexible test scores to diversify officer candidates
Considering only 60 flight hours would result in about 70 more qualified Hispanic candidates, 47 more women and 26 more Black candidates over 12 years.
State Guard units can’t limit troops’ off-duty protests by their troops, National Guard Bureau memo says
A Defense Department instruction on service members' protest activities does not apply to National Guard troops who are not “in a Title 10 duty status under federal command and control."
By Davis Winkie