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.
Airman uses military training to rescue skier during trip to the Alps
“We do a lot of scenarios that prepare us for moments like this, and once I started assessing the injury, it was almost automatic,” the airman said.
By Riley Ceder
US, Philippine fighter jets patrol disputed South China Sea shoal
The joint patrol on Tuesday over the Scarborough Shoal was the first by the longtime treaty allies since President Donald Trump took office again.
Two soldiers die after vehicle training accident near Fort Stewart
Staff Sgt. Shelbe Butner, 28, and Spc. Jacob Mullen, 25, died after their training vehicle rolled over and into standing water.
By Riley Ceder
Air Force pulls class with Tuskegee Airmen video after DEI order
The military and other agencies have scrambled to comply with President Trump's sweeping executive order barring DEI programs.
Troops to get an average housing allowance boost of over 5% in 2025
The new rates take effect Jan. 1.
By Karen Jowers
Woody Allen puts cook on chopping block over Army training, chef says
Woody Allen’s former personal chef alleges in a lawsuit that he was fired due to his Army Reserve training and insulted for his cooking.
Fort Irwin specialist faces murder charge in death of fellow soldier
The soldier is being held in a Navy brig in California.
By Todd South
New Army-funded tech creates realistic terrain, avatars in simulations
The same institute created Oscar-winning facial scanning tech for major Hollywood films like "Blade Runner 2049" and "Avatar."
By Todd South
Marines commended for lifesaving efforts in near-drowning incidents
A handful of Marines’ swimming skills were put to the test recently during incidents that required lifesaving measures.
By Todd South
Army brings bigger events, new skills to JROTC
Army Cadet Command has worked to promote JROTC across the nation through new technical skills training and events like the Raider Challenge.
By Todd South