Danger pay for US troops could double, expand to more regions
The U.S. defense budget request for Fiscal Year 2027 has raised the prospect of an increase in the monthly stipend paid out to troops in dangerous regions.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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The US Army wants to manufacture meatless proteins in combat zones
The service "is exploring how the emerging alternative-protein sector can help meet several objectives, including enhancing food supply chain resilience."
By Michael Peck
Pentagon shakeup means more civilian oversight for special operations
A more empowered assistant defense secretary now has a direct line to the SECDEF to talk special operations.
Settlement will ease process for Army veterans looking to upgrade less-than-honorable discharges
Up to 50,000 veterans may benefits from the rule changes, advocates said.
After public outcry, annual wreath laying allowed at Arlington National Cemetery
While the event at Arlington National Cemetery — and other cemeteries across the country — will look different, Wreaths Across America "will meet the challenge."
By Karen Jowers
An Army reservist is the military’s 10th coronavirus death
A Florida-based Army reservist died Thursday.
Best pics of the week: Nov. 15, 2020
The final flight of the Blue Angels' "legacy" F/A-18 Hornets, Marines fast rope in the Philippine Sea, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Thieves target 4 disabled veterans' trucks outside a Houston Marine Corps ball
All of the victims had disabled veteran license plates and all drove trucks.
By Harm Venhuizen
Military funeral honors delayed by pandemic to be held in Kentucky
Funeral honors will be held this week for 65 veterans whose services were delayed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Polish leader signs deal increasing US troop presence
The Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement raises the number of U.S. troops in Poland to some 5,500.
Democrats blast Esper firing as national security risk
Congressional Democrats have unloaded on President Trump for abruptly firing Defense Secretary Esper.
By Joe Gould