Troops will see an average 4.2% boost in 2026 housing allowance
Service members will see a 4.2% bump, on average, in their monthly Basic Allowance for Housing as of Jan. 1, defense officials announced Thursday.
By Karen Jowers
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Hazing, bullying reports up as Hegseth pushes for rougher training
While hazing reports saw an upswing in 2024 after three years of steady decline, bullying complaints have been steadily increasing since 2020.
Corps plans to spend more money on retaining, training Marines
The proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 allocates $77 million for reenlistment bonuses.
Troops would see biggest pay raise since 2002 under Biden budget plan
The big pay boost is part of a $842 billion Defense Department spending plan unveiled by the White House on Thursday.
How the Marine Corps is preparing for era of contested logistics
For instance, the Corps is considering merging the machinist and welder into a single “fabricator” military occupational specialty.
How Michigan’s Camp Grayling can boost US military’s Arctic readiness
The DoD recognizes the importance of cold weather training, and that training can happen in Michigan.
By U.S. Senator Gary Peters, D.-Mich.
Coast Guard vet lunges into fitness franchise
Cancer and COVID-19 both tried to throw curveballs at Christopher Alcala’s post-military career plans.
By Dave Lubach
Marine Corps launches testing of prototypes for new recon vehicle
The ARV is supposed to be adept at sensing threats and conveying that information across networks.
Ukrainian battalion completes first combined-arms training in Germany
More than 600 troops trained on the Bradley fighting vehicle.
National Guard preps for potential Arctic conflicts with Russia, China
As China and Russia increase northern operations, the National Guard is preparing to help defend NATO territory.
New ‘black box’ pilot program aims to reduce military rollover deaths
Data recorders will be sufficiently installed on at least six kinds of commonly operated tactical vehicles.
Very few low-income troops eligible for Basic Needs Allowance so far
"DoD’s implementation of this benefit is inconsistent with congressional intent," said one military family advocate.
By Karen Jowers