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US Army faces uphill battle to fix aviation mishap crisis
Fiscal 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 Judson
Fewer airmen could receive bonuses for tough jobs in 2025
The Air Force's fiscal year 2025 budget includes plan to cut $4 million and more than 700 airmen from the special duty assignment pay program.
Air Force extends enforcement deadline for new body composition test
Airmen and guardians have at least six more months before they can be punished for failing to meet the new body composition standard required in PT tests.
Air Force’s costliest accidents, maintainer injuries rose in 2023
Two people died and 10 aircraft were destroyed in aviation-related mishaps in FY23 as the Air Force’s most serious accidents hit a five-year high.
New materials launched for Every Sailor is a Recruiter program
The service is looking to have sailors in the fleet help alleviate an historic recruiting shortfall.
By Diana Stancy
Limited cell phone usage to be allowed for recruits in Navy boot camp
Allowing recruits to use their cellphones during basic training comes as the Navy eyes ways to lower attrition rates and increase interest in joining up.
By Diana Stancy
Army ROTC shifting its footprint to the South and Southwest
The Army's biggest source of new officers is merging some programs and establishing new ones.
By Davis Winkie
Search begins for wreckage of ace pilot Richard Bong’s crashed plane
Two historical groups are looking for Richard Bong's Lockheed P-38 Lightning plane, nicknamed “Marge” in honor of his girlfriend, Marjorie Vattendahl.
The robots are coming: US Army experiments with human-machine warfare
But before it works, the service must break from antiquated acquisition processes that prevent rapid purchases and slow down deliveries to soldiers.
By Jen Judson
Al Gray, beloved former Marine Corps commandant, dies at age 95
Gen. Al Gray served as commandant during the fall of the Soviet Union and the Persian Gulf War.
By Todd South