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Trump’s vow of ‘substantial’ pay raise for troops counters budget plan
The White House spending plans call for a 3.8% pay boost next year, a smaller raise than troops saw in January.
Trump taps businessman John Phelan to be Navy secretary
Phelan is the first service secretary pick announced by the president-elect for his second term in the White House.
Army to put one-star recruiting hubs in Los Angeles, Atlanta
It's the Army's latest effort to bridge a growing civilian-military divide and stifle the drop in the number of Americans serving in the military.
By Todd South
Advocates fear dismantling of DOD’s extremism prevention, DEI programs
Trump’s choice for defense secretary said DEI programs eroded the military's values and described anti-extremism policies as a "purge."
Opinion
Why the military’s approach to its suicide epidemic is failing
In this opinion piece, the chairman of Boulder Crest Foundation argues that current military suicide prevention efforts are falling short.
By Ken Falke
The Osprey’s safety issues caused deaths. Pilots still want to fly it
The Osprey is back in the air after being grounded following a crash that killed eight U.S. troops in Japan, but questions remain about its safety.
Women in combat ‘proficient,’ SecDef says, dismissing calls for change
Austin praised women in the military and said they should not be removed from front-line fighting posts.
US to send Ukraine $275M in new weapons to bolster Kyiv before Trump
The latest tranche of weapons comes as worries grow about an escalation in the conflict.
Army taps ‘Ghost Fleet’ authors to write novel on multi-domain warfare
The Army’s concept of future warfare is getting the Tom Clancy treatment.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Chris Pratt-produced film on heroic military chaplains hits theaters
The film highlights the lesser-known stories of military chaplains, uniformed pastors and leaders who deploy to conflict without weapons.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Should women serve in combat? Trump’s defense pick reignites debate
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth has made it clear that he believes men and women shouldn't serve together in combat units.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press