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
Republicans assail Army officer who reported Trump phone call
A career Army officer testified Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s call with Ukraine was “improper,” as Republicans tried to undercut the national security official with pointed exchanges questioning his loyalty to the U.S. during a remarkable day in the impeachment hearings.
A new, non-toxic firefighting foam could be on the way
As the Pentagon looks into ways to reduce PFAS exposure, it's also funding research into a PFAS-free firefighting foam.
Her son died of a flesh-eating infection. Now a Marine mom wants justice
After her son's death, Lynda Kiernan is hoping a lawsuit against the Defense Department will force military doctors to treat troops more carefully.
How rising temps could cause even more heat casualties at military bases
A study by the Union of Concerned Scientists warns that increasingly long stretches of hot days will make military training more dangerous.
Army researchers are blasting past lasers to find a new way to do realistic combat training
A new system would replicate all types of weapons, attacks for more realistic training.
By Todd South
Creedence Clearwater Revival’s John Fogerty talks military service, music’s role in war
John’s “50 Year Trip: Live At Red Rocks” can be seen in theaters nationwide Nov. 11.
By J.D. Simkins
Desire to join military large focus of leaked chats in infamous neo-Nazi forum
A defunct neo-Nazi online forum linked to the white nationalist extremist Atomwaffen Division had its chat logs posted online Wednesday.
Twin master sergeants deploy together for the 3rd time
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the twins have traversed a nearly identical career.
By J.D. Simkins