Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.By Karen Jowers3 weeks ago
Troops at 14 bases to begin testing new approach to military movesTroops at 14 installations will soon try out a new system for shipping their belongings to their next base.By Karen Jowers6 weeks ago
Pentagon budget aims to shrink the military by thousandsThe Defense Department budget request unveiled Monday asks for Congress to cut about 25,000 positions from the military services.By Meghann Myers2 years ago
US National Guard’s aging battle taxis find new use in Ukraine fightAt least five states are sending their aging M113 armored personnel carriers to Europe.By Joe Gould2 years ago
North Carolina National Guard to lend support to UkraineThe Army National Guard is providing M-113 armored personnel carriers as part of a larger U.S. support package to Ukraine.2 years ago
COVID-19 testing rules change at Air Force terminals around the worldA recent policy change affects passengers age 2 and older.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
Military parents foot the bill to ship breast milk to their infants. That could change soon.Advocates hope reimbursement policy will change to include breast milk starting in January.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
Rising costs for troops’ pay and benefits could hurt military readiness, experts warn Former defense officials say military leaders and lawmakers need to start discussing changes now to see financial benefits in coming years.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
Ops readiness concerns loom over military’s COVID-19 vaccination deadlinesThe Air Force will offer a blueprint for how to handle troops who refuse to get a coronavirus vaccine.By Rachel S. Cohen3 years ago
Report calling for troop and retiree pay cuts is grossly misleadingThe figures used in the CSIS report were grossly misleading in 2012 and are even more so now.By Lt. Gen. Dana T. Atkins, USAF (Ret.)3 years ago
Cisneros confirmed to lead Pentagon personnel policyThe former California congressman fills in a key Pentagon leadership role that has proved troublesome in recent years.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Nearly 4,000 soldiers, sailors and Marines applied to join the Space Force. Here are the 50 who made it.The Space Force is preparing to choose another 350 or so members from that applicant pool in the next month.By Rachel S. Cohen3 years ago