Troops will see an average 4.2% boost in 2026 housing allowanceService 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 Jowers2 months ago
Hazing, bullying reports up as Hegseth pushes for rougher trainingWhile hazing reports saw an upswing in 2024 after three years of steady decline, bullying complaints have been steadily increasing since 2020.By Hope Hodge Seck3 months ago
Corps identifies Marine who died at California infantry schoolLance Cpl. Joseph D. Whaley died Thursday during nighttime live-fire training.By Irene Loewenson3 years ago
Marine dies during live-fire training at West Coast infantry schoolA Marine training at School of Infantry-West died Thursday during “a night live-fire training event," according to the Marine Corps.By Irene Loewenson3 years ago
OpinionThe case for an enhanced major non-NATO ally statusCongress should consider revising the current major non-NATO ally designation or creating a new category with additional benefits.By Sam Mundy and Mick Mulroy3 years ago
Russia launches live-fire Baltic naval drills on Europe’s doorstepRussia last carried out mass military exercises in the Baltic Sea in June, two months after Finland became NATO’s newest member.By AP Staff3 years ago
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard drill on disputed Persian Gulf islands Iran’s surprise military drill on Abu Musa Island comes as the U.S. military increases its presence in the region over recent ship seizures by Tehran.By Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, AP3 years ago
59 Marines are now certified to use amphibious combat vehicles in surfAlthough there are now Marines who are authorized to operate amphibious combat vehicles, it’s unclear when the vehicles will be deployed.By Irene Loewenson3 years ago
Navy, Marines set to launch second iteration of Large Scale ExerciseIn all, the exercise will use nine maritime operations centers and six carrier strike groups across seven U.S. fleets.By Diana Stancy3 years ago
China to hold naval drills with Russia despite ongoing Ukraine warThe move comes despite the growing economic and humanitarian repercussions of Russia's 16 month-old air, sea and ground assault.By The Associated Press3 years ago
Top officer, enlisted leader at Marine boot camp regiment firedCol. Bradley Ward and Sgt. Maj. Fabian Casillas were fired on July 5 in Parris Island, South Carolina.By Irene Loewenson3 years ago
Fort Knox cadets taste Army life: walkouts, expired MREs, water issuesTales of shoddy provisions and contracting woes have flooded social media platforms in recent weeks. Army Times separated fact from fiction.By Jaime Moore-Carrillo3 years ago