Danger pay for US troops could double, expand to more regions
The U.S. defense budget request for Fiscal Year 2027 has raised the prospect of an increase in the monthly stipend paid out to troops in dangerous regions.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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The US Army wants to manufacture meatless proteins in combat zones
The service "is exploring how the emerging alternative-protein sector can help meet several objectives, including enhancing food supply chain resilience."
By Michael Peck
A veteran’s perspective of patriotism on this Independence Day
Many have given their lives to defend the ideals set forth in the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, says the author of this commentary.
By Will Atkins
Book excerpt: ‘Conscientious Objector: A Journey of Peace, Justice, Culture, and Environment’
What would you do if you were drafted to fight in a war? As a conscientious objector opposed to all wars, Wayne R. Ferren Jr. had to answer that question during the Vietnam War.
By Wayne R. Ferren Jr.
Big screen to battlefield: How sci-fi can inspire next-generation weaponry
Directed energy has captivated science fiction fans for decades, but we must not allow a failure of imagination to prevent us from converting directed energy from movie magic to military might before our adversaries.
By Henry A. “Trey” Obering III
Verdict: Marine Raider guilty in death of Green Beret staff sergeant
The Marine took a gamble by going to trial.
By Todd South
US military hands over Bagram Airfield to Afghans after nearly 20 years
At its peak around 2012, Bagram Airfield saw more than 100,000 U.S. troops pass through its sprawling compound barely an hour’s drive north of Kabul.
As troops leave, US to keep airstrike option in Afghanistan
Officials have said the withdrawal of the main U.S. military force and its equipment from Afghanistan would be largely completed by this weekend.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Prepare for mandatory COVID vaccines in September, Army tells commands
The directive came from an execute order sent to the force by Department of the Army Headquarters.
By Davis Winkie
How to take care of your skin during basic training
For some new recruits, skin care is a concern.
By Abi Pepin
Most European troops exit Afghanistan quietly after 20 years
Germany and Italy declared their missions in Afghanistan over on Wednesday and Poland's last troops returned home, bringing their deployments to a low-key end.
The Spouse Angle Podcast – Up this week: How the Military Has Been a ‘Welcoming Community’ for This Gay Military Spouse
Brian Alvarado, the first same-sex military spouse to receive the Navy Spouse of the Year Award, shares how the military’s transformation since the “don’t ask, don’t tell” era has shaped his family’s service.
By Military Times staff