Opinion
Tactical vehicle mishaps are training failures — simulators could help
Mandating driver training simulators would provide troops with the tools they need to survive, the author of this op-ed argues.
By Walt Yates
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Army investigating allegations Rangers fired blank rounds at civilians
“This is unacceptable because there are so many real mass shootings going on in America each year,” one witness said. “You can’t be joking about it.”
By Todd South
New in 2023: Allowance will help low-income military families
Military officials are setting up procedures and screening active duty members who might qualify for the allowance that starts Jan. 1.
By Karen Jowers
Close combat ‘mixed reality’ goggle fielding in 2023
Two versions roll out in 2023 with an advanced version coming in 2025.
By Todd South
Why the Marine Corps may nix gender identifiers for drill instructors
Will it be the end of "sir" and "ma'am"?
US to begin training hundreds of Ukrainian troops every month
The Ukrainian soldiers will head to U.S. Army training centers in Germany.
Historic boost in troops’ housing allowance set for 2023
As housing costs rise, troops will get the largest percentage increase in BAH in at least 15 years.
By Karen Jowers
Lawmakers boost number of military families getting new allowance
Housing allowances will still bump most troops from qualifying for the new Basic Needs Allowance.
By Karen Jowers
Troops to get historic boost in food allowance
Basic Allowance for Subsistence will see the biggest increase in more than 20 years.
By Karen Jowers
Panel of three-star generals to lead military training modernization
“Gone are the days when we could hand-wave training away. Warfare is obviously way too complicated for that now,” said Caroline Baxter.
Military officials look to Ukraine war for new lessons in training
“This ... is not only a war against Ukraine,” said Maj. Gen. Serhii Salkutsan, its NATO military liaison. “This is a war against the ... civilized world."
Allowance for the most at-risk military families begins to take shape
Fewer military families may qualify for the stipend because their housing allowances will count as income,
By Karen Jowers