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 ‘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
Will Alaska be the Marine Corps’ next unit training location?
The Corps will explore options to expand “unit and service-level training into Alaska.”
National Guard pushing for health insurance, better pay, more training
The Guard wants pay and health benefits on par with active duty troops.
Sink or swim: More rigorous swimming standards coming for all Marines
Marines across all military occupational specialties can expect their swim standards to be reevaluated.
Troops earn more than civilians but are more likely to go hungry
The data suggest things that researchers just don't understand at this point.
By Karen Jowers