Opinion
Air Force squadrons are closing — reversing it demands investment
The Air Force has passed the point where more cannot be done with less. The Trump administration and Congress need to sufficiently resource the Air Force.
By Douglas A. Birkey
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Here’s what’s new in soldier gear in 2025 and beyond
From body armor to loitering munitions, the center for all things soldier gear is upgrading and fielding new equipment to troops.
Is it time for the Army to stop defending Air Force air bases?
An Air Force officer argues the Air Force can no longer rely on the Army for base protection.
By Michael Peck
Army expands MOS program that allows soldiers to skip certain training
Recruits 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. Simkins
Navy hits historic recruiting numbers with more ads, tattoo approvals
Fiscal 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 Seck
Some Navy families see delays in child care assistance payments
Payments, normally made within 10 days, are taking up to 45 days in some cases.
By Karen Jowers