Army, Marine Corps vehicles not ready for combat, watchdog findsIndustry challenges and reductions in vehicle overhauls have kneecapped vehicle combat readiness in the Army and Marine Corps, the GAO report said.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 days ago
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptilesFrom cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?By Clay Beyersdorfer2 days ago
Buffalo chicken, Thai and Cuban food coming to the MRE lineup in 2026Three current, low-rated meal options are going away next year.By Todd South7 days ago
A new barracks task force aims to improve military living conditionsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has formed a new “barracks task force” to improve living conditions for U.S. service members in barracks across the globe. By Carla Babb13 days ago
DOD imposes burdensome rules, retaliation on home day cares, moms sayThe Pentagon said military families can help solve the child care shortage, but providers say over-the-top rules are driving them away.By Jennifer Brookland, The War Horse14 days ago
Netflix adapts Marine’s coming-of-age memoir in new series ‘Boots’The series, premiering Thursday, follows a closeted gay teenager as he enlists in the Marine Corps and navigates boot camp in the 1990s.By Clay Beyersdorfer2 weeks ago