Military child care centers opening with ‘lightning speed’ under new pilot programThe center brings 216 more child care slots under a DOD contract with nonprofit Armed Services YMCA.By Karen Jowers3 hours ago
Marine Corps to ramp up swim test difficultyBeginning Oct. 1, Marines will qualify under five water survival levels: Basic, Novice, Competent, Proficient and Advanced.By Daniel Terrill7 hours ago
The ‘Old Guard’ marks centennial of watching over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Concern over the lack of respect for the gravesite led Army Maj. Gen. Fox Conner to order an armed military guard on March 24, 1926. By Claire Barrett29 hours ago
Pentagon acknowledges tough quest to counter Iranian dronesPete Hegseth and other military leaders warned lawmakers that gaps in counter-drone technology could leave U.S. forces and assets increasingly vulnerable.By Tanya Noury4 days ago
Additional troops to deploy to Middle East as Gen. Caine says to expect ‘additional losses’Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to reporters at an on-camera media briefing Monday.By Riley Ceder8 days ago
Desperate for help, a Marine battles phone trees, hold music and indifferenceThe system is callous. Not maliciously. It just happens. Checkbox by checkbox. Door by door. Doctor by doctor.By Evan Slusser, The War Horse11 days ago