Tricare to end coverage of weight-loss meds for some military retirees
Advocates are pushing back against Tricare's plan to end its coverage of weight-loss drugs for Tricare for Life beneficiaries by Aug. 31.
By Karen Jowers
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B-2, fighter jets fly over as Trump-Putin summit begins
The summit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson kicked off under the roar of military aircraft designed to oppose Russia during the Cold War.
The military’s inspector general system must be reformed, former DoD IG says
The inspector general system needs to be professionalized, Gordon Heddell told lawmakers.
Marine Corps launches a third investigation into deadly amphibious assault vehicle accident
This time the focus is on the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
By Philip Athey
Rockets hit near Iraq base housing US trainers, no one hurt
The rockets landed outside Balad air base, and comes days ahead of a new round of so-called strategic Iraq-U.S. talks on April 7.
Special Operations Command chief: Afghans need US troops to counter Taliban
Gen. Richard Clarke echoed the sentiments of other military leaders, saying it’s clear that the Taliban has not upheld its commitment to reduce violence in Afghanistan.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Biden: US troops likely not out of Afghanistan by May, but ‘can’t picture’ them there in 2022
Under a previous peace deal, all U.S. troops are scheduled to leave Afghanistan by May 1.
Best pics of the week: March 21, 2021
An LC-130 Skibird under the Northern Lights, the Blue Angels train at El Centro, the F-15EX lands at Eglin, paratroopers on the range in Italy, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Austin arrives in Kabul on 1st trip to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived Sunday in Kabul on his first trip to Afghanistan as Pentagon chief, amid swirling questions about how long American troops will remain in the country.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Russia hosts Afghan peace conference, hoping to boost talks ahead of May 1 deadline for US troop withdrawal
The one-day gathering was the first of three planned international conferences ahead of a May 1 deadline for the final withdrawal of U.S. and NATO troops from the country.
Camp Lejeune Marine awarded highest noncombat medal for rescuing 10-year-old boy from ocean rip current
The Marine was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his heroic acts from 2019.
By Philip Athey
California Marine killed in Camp Pendleton car accident identified
Two other Marines were injured in the accident.
By Philip Athey