House panel votes to reinstate non-Confederate base names and adopt ‘Department of War’
The House advanced a measure to return the names of nine U.S. military bases to those recommended by a congressional commission in 2023.
By Patricia Kime
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House advances measure to give troops a discount on gas
The proposal would authorize the defense secretary to offer a discount on fuel at military exchanges that's equivalent to the price of the federal gas tax.
Top enlisted soldier tries 'do-it-all’ goggle being tested by Army, Marines
The Army wants to begin buying 40,000 sets of IVAS starting next year.
By Todd South
Guardsmen and reservists could see big boosts in hazard pay, education benefits under new plans
Plans to increase the part-time troops compensation have bipartisan support but an unclear path ahead.
Classic German WWI novel is getting the big screen treatment
“'All Quiet on the Western Front' may be set in 1918, but it speaks directly to our times and the divisive tone in today’s discourse.”
By J.D. Simkins
While US worries about China, Europe stays focused on Russia
China and its increasingly sophisticated and far-flung military sit atop U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper’s list of international security worries, but in Europe a bigger concern is closer to home: Russia.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Agent Orange decision delay draws criticism
About 191,000 sick veterans are waiting for the Trump Administration to add new diseases to the Agent Orange list.
By Patricia Kime
Waiting for your military tenant bill of rights? Here’s where it stands
The new law provides a wide range of rights for military tenants.
By Karen Jowers
Colt is back (sort of) — This time with an updated version of the US military M4 rifle
Under everybody’s radar at this year’s Shooting, Hunting Outdoor trade show in Las Vegas, Colt quietly announced a revamp of its battle-tested M4 military rifle, introducing the new “CM5” rifle to the shooting public.
By Christian Lowe
Russia voices concern over new US submarine-launched nuclear weapon
A senior Russian diplomat raised concern Wednesday about the United States deploying a new submarine-launched nuclear weapon, saying the move signaled Washington's belief that it could wage a limited nuclear conflict.
More evacuees from China expected to arrive for quarantine at US military bases
Facilities are preparing to host evacuees and teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
By Patricia Kime