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First Lady honors World War I veterans, advocates of national memorial
The National World War I Memorial, which opened to the public in April 2021, will be completed in September of this year.
By Zamone Perez
Military landlords starting to install home EV charging stations
Thousands of military families in privatized housing can sign up to get EV chargers installed in their garages or carports.
By Karen Jowers
Marine HIMARS battalion to fold amid overhaul of Corps artillery
Long-range rocket systems previously assigned to 5th Battalion, 11th Marines, will be moved within the 11th Marine Regiment.
Army won’t rule out any possible fixes to recruiting, housing woes
Amid budget challenges, the Army is looking at in-house solutions to address pay, recruiting and quality-of-life concerns.
By Todd South
Army officials eye food stipend changes after latest meals controversy
Soldiers at Fort Cavazos say that officials won't grant any religious exceptions to rules requiring deductions from their Basic Allowance for Subsistence.
Lawmakers press Biden for quality of life focus in next defense budget
Members want next year's spending plan to include money for junior enlisted pay raises and military housing improvements.
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates say
Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.
By Davis Winkie
Lighten the load: The Army’s plan to save time by shedding excess gear
To save time and ditch unneeded gear, the Army recently began a pilot program to expedite removing excess equipment from unit inventories.
By Todd South
No one’s been fired over lousy barracks conditions, DOD official says
If no one is held accountable for barracks conditions, that's part of the problem.
By Karen Jowers
World War I exhibit explores war’s impact on children
The World War I Museum’s exhibit explores childhood experiences between 1914 and 1918.
By Sarah Sicard
Enlisted leaders urge lawmakers to fully fund troop housing allowance
Bringing back 100% funding for BAH would have a big impact on troops, the military's senior enlisted advisers told lawmakers.
By Karen Jowers