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US military to expand by more than 30,000 troops this year
Congress is backing increases to the size of the military, having passed and proposed final legislation that will raise and fund rises in end strength.
By Patricia Kime
Military recruiting off to ‘strong start’ for fiscal 2026, DOD says
Overall, the services met an average of 103% of their active-duty recruiting goals for fiscal 2025, according to the Defense Department.
By Karen Jowers
Sailors to see $375 million in barracks improvements
Plans include major projects for more urgent renovations and improvements at six bases, as well as smaller projects across 50 bases.
By Karen Jowers
Marines hit retention goal ‘earlier than ever before,’ top Marine says
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith announced that retention goals were met just weeks after the target window opened.
By J.D. Simkins
As shutdown affected military moves, task force helped resolve issues
"I'm trying to be the one belly button for people who are frustrated, to help them out," said the commander of the PCS Joint Task Force.
By Karen Jowers