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A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, scans the horizon during a simulated assault as part of the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Exportable (JPMRC-X) exercise at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, June 9, 2024. This iteration of JPMRC-X marks the first deployment to the Philippines, which will enable and assist the Philippine Army and the Armed Forces of the Philippines in building combat training center locations within the Philippines. The JPMRC-X is a Department of the Army initiative consisting of a deployable package of personnel and equipment designed to support training exercises across the Pacific. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Carleeann Smiddy)
Active Duty

What does the trade war mean for troops’ military retirement savings?

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 10, 2025

The Talarico family has joined a lawsuit against private military housing contractor Balfour Beatty over moldy and neglected housing at Key West Naval Air Station, Florida.
Housing

Mold in privatized housing cost this Navy family their health and reenlistment bonus

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 1, 2025

Marine shaving policy
Active Duty

Marine commanding officers have final say on medical shaving exemptions

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 17, 2025

A new pilot program offers Marine Corps and navy moms on active duty or spouses access to registered nurses for help with unique physical and mental health conditions that moms face throughout pregnancy and after giving birth.
Family

New program helps Navy, Marine Corps moms with pregnancy and infant care

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Mar 13, 2025

Understaffing at soldier prep course led to ‘health risk’ for recruits, IG says
Fitness

Understaffing at soldier prep course led to ‘health risk’ for recruits, IG says

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 25, 2025

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - FEBRUARY 29: Images of cells dividing, on the walls at West Coast Fertility Centers, photographed February 29, 2024, in Fountain Valley, CA. (Photo by Jay L. Clendenin/for The Washington Post)
Family

Pentagon says it will cover travel costs for military families’ IVF treatments

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 11, 2025

U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircrafts, assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, being prepared for the morning flight during Sentry Savannah 25-1, at the Air Dominance Center, Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia, Jan. 21, 2025. Sentry Savannah is the Air National Guard’s premier fourth- and fifth-generation fighter integration exercise, with this year’s event involving more than 1,000 participants and 56 aircraft from eight flying units. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Xaviera Stevens)
Family

Airmen say ‘people first, mission always’ is falling by the wayside in DEI crackdown

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 11, 2025

Elementary school students sit around multiple tables in a classroom.
Family

Department of Defense tells its schools ‘do not use’ certain lessons

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Feb 8, 2025

Two of three newly opened 3D-printed barracks at Fort Bliss, Texas, Jan. 29, 2025. Lt. Gen. David Wilson, deputy Army chief of staff, G-9 (Installations), and Sgt. Maj. Michael Perry, his senior enlisted adviser, joined 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss Garrison leaders for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. They are the first 3D-printed structures to comply with the Defense Department’s updated Unified Facilities Criteria, a mandate updated annually that provides construction guidance DOD-wide and now reflects standards for additive manufacturing, or 3D-printed, facilities.
Housing

Fort Bliss gets a glimpse into the future with 3D-printed barracks

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 6, 2025

An airman with the 802nd Security Forces Squadron stands outside a gate to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas in June, 2024. (photo by Brian Boisvert/U.S. Air Force)
Active Duty

Military bases reinstate Trust Traveler program following pause

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 12, 2025

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Alec Blackmon with the 802nd Security Forces Squadron stands outside a gate at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in June 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Boisvert)
Active Duty

Security tightened at military bases following New Orleans, Las Vegas attacks

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jan 4, 2025

Los Angeles, CA - November 26: Travelers make their way to LAX as large crowds travel for the Thanksgiving holiday at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Active Duty

Soldiers can now get $2,000 if they travel for a family emergency

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 17, 2024

Maj. Caitlin Oviatt, 55th Logistics Readiness commander, inspects a shaving waiver during an open ranks inspection on July 9, 2024. Open ranks was being conducted as part of an Air Combat Command initiative to boost troop readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Watkins)
Active Duty

Beards in the Air Force and Space Force will be debated in Congress

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 9, 2024

MAYPORT, Fla. (Apr. 14, 2024) – Master Chief Electronics Technician Ryan Magill (left), a native of Valparaiso, Ind., conducts push-ups during U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet’s Navy Reserves physical readiness test, Apr. 14. COMUSNAVSO/4th Fleet supports U.S. Southern Command’s joint and combined military operations by employing maritime forces in cooperative maritime security operations to maintain access, enhance interoperability, and build enduring partnerships in order to enhance regional security and promote peace, stability and prosperity in the Caribbean, Central and South American region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Sippel)
Fitness

Sailors who ace fitness test are now exempt from Navy body fat limits

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 2, 2024

marriage fraud army
Relationships

Former soldier in fraudulent marriage must repay $200k in benefits

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 1, 2024

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 34th Infantry Division “Red Bulls” load a plane at Robert Gray Army Airfield, Fort Cavazos, Texas, March 10, 2024, in preparation for the unit’s movement overseas. Red Bull Soldiers will spend nearly 10 months away from their homes in support of Operation Spartan Shield as part of a regularly planned operation. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh)
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101st Airborne Division troops headed to Middle East, 3rd Infantry will go to Europe

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 13, 2024

The variable In-flight Simulator Aircraft (VISTA) flies in the skies over Edwards Air Force Base, California, 26 August. The aircraft was redesigned from NF-16D to the X-62A, June 14,2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kyle Brasier)
Housing

At famous home for test pilots, the Air Force is testing a new approach to housing

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 13, 2024

The tower of power includes the special forces, ranger, and airborne tabs.
Active Duty

A comprehensive guide to the shoulder tabs Army soldiers wear on their uniforms

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 13, 2024

The Pentagon announced new initiatives to save troops money and improve their quality of life. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Avallone
Family

Free Wi-Fi in the barracks, and other quality-of-life improvements coming to all branches

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 13, 2024

Team USA and the Denmark Operators
Fitness

Pucks, knucks and DGAFs: US military vets dominate international hockey tournament

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 4, 2024

An Army soldier sleeps while in transport at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany in February 2021. (photo by Sgt. John W. Todd/U.S. Army)
Active Duty

11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade tells soldiers on staff duty to get more sleep

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 11, 2024

Navy eases career ending rules for sailors who fail two consecutive fitness tests
Fitness

Navy eases career ending rules for sailors who fail two consecutive fitness tests

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 22, 2024

Two soldiers grappling during MACP training.
Active Duty

Everything you need to know about the Modern Army Combatives Program

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Jun 13, 2024

18th Airborne Corps orders soldiers on staff duty to get some sleep
Active Duty

18th Airborne Corps orders soldiers on staff duty to get some sleep

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 20, 2024

military childcare
Family

Military daycares could partner with off-base facilities, hire more workers under new bill

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 18, 2024

Where did the term ‘military brat’ come from?
Family

Where did the term ‘military brat’ come from?

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

Congressional panel recommends 15% pay increase for enlisted troops
Active Duty

Congressional panel recommends 15% pay increase for enlisted troops

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 11, 2024

US Army’s garrison in Hawaii put under water conservation rules after pumps fail
Active Duty

US Army’s garrison in Hawaii put under water conservation rules after pumps fail

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Mar 23, 2024

Army 2025 budget focuses on fixing barracks, recruiting
Housing

Army 2025 budget focuses on fixing barracks, recruiting

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Mar 11, 2024

barracks survey
Housing

Army wants to hear from all 110,000 soldiers living in Army housing

By Matt White

Posted on Mar 5, 2024

unsafe army barracks gross mold
Housing

The Department of Defense says it has a plan to improve housing for troops

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Feb 19, 2024

Congressman wants military ‘out of the hotel business’ to fix barracks
Housing

Congressman wants military ‘out of the hotel business’ to fix barracks

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 7, 2024

Senior enlisted leaders tell Congress that Pentagon should learn from civilian world
Active Duty

Senior enlisted leaders tell Congress that Pentagon should learn from civilian world

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 31, 2024

New defense bill approves psychedelic trials for PTSD in active-duty troops
Active Duty

New defense bill approves psychedelic trials for PTSD in active-duty troops

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 23, 2023

Soldier in cold environment
Active Duty

Military bases below negative-20 degrees will soon get a bonus pay

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 15, 2023

Army tape test in action
Fitness

What is the Army tape test, and how do you pass it?

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Dec 13, 2023

Fort Campbell in mission essential report-status after tornado rips through region
Housing

Fort Campbell in mission essential report-status after tornado rips through region

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 11, 2023

space force 10 miler
Family

The Space Force ‘T Minus 10 Miler’ looks way better than a ‘mandatory fun’ run

By Matt White

Posted on Dec 8, 2023

Orin Pickering
Family

Father loses 80 pounds, joins Air Force alongside his 2 sons

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 30, 2023

Marine Infantry veteran says enlisted shouldn’t become officers — mayhem ensues
Active Duty

Marine Infantry veteran says enlisted shouldn’t become officers — mayhem ensues

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 28, 2023

Mother and daughter
Family

Jobs for spouses and childcare will be goals of new Army app

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 27, 2023

molld barracks app
Housing

Army veteran launches ‘Hots & Cots,’ a Yelp for enlisted life

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 22, 2023

Navy Red Hill fuel spill Hawaii
Active Duty

Five active-duty troops sue over Red Hill fuel spill

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 11, 2023

1st Battalion, 3d Marines in Fallujah in November 2004.
Active Duty

The Right Heroes: Marines release short film on Fallujah

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Nov 10, 2023

Thank you for your service
Active Duty

Troops and veterans don’t like ‘Thank You For Your Service’ — so what’s better?

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 9, 2023

unit patches from several different units, both formal and informal.
Active Duty

The top 10 Army unit patches from glider units to PSYOP

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Nov 7, 2023

barracks mold congress
Housing

Fixes to ‘unacceptable’ barracks must be underway by 2025, say lawmakers

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 7, 2023

cancer honorary marine
Family

An Honorary Marine fighting cancer made it to a Marine ball

By Kyle Gunn

Posted on Nov 6, 2023

Army general says moldy barracks are a ‘discipline problem’
Housing

Army general says moldy barracks are a ‘discipline problem’

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 15, 2023

mold device army
Housing

To battle moldy barracks, Fort Stewart soldiers built their own mold detectors

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 6, 2023

Hawley threatens another nomination block over Fort Leonard Wood funding
Housing

Hawley threatens another nomination block over Fort Leonard Wood funding

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 5, 2023

Marines temporarily relax regulations due to camouflauge uniform shortage
Active Duty

Marines temporarily relax regulations due to camouflauge uniform shortage

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 30, 2023

Be All You Can Be
Active Duty

Be all you can be: Army releases new ‘First Steps’ recruiting ads

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 21, 2023

Joseph Guerra
Active Duty

Army officer gets Soldier’s Medal for saving 4 people from gunman

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 16, 2023

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) blocks military promotions.
Family

How the US military became collateral damage in the fight over abortion rights

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 14, 2023

Soldier's Medal Army
Active Duty

Army chief warrant officer 5 receives Soldier’s Medal for saving people from house fire

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 9, 2023

burn pit PACT Act
Active Duty

The deadline to apply for toxic exposure benefits under the PACT Act is Wednesday

By Matt White

Posted on Aug 8, 2023

Marine Sgt. Maj.Carlos A. Ruiz
Fitness

What you need to know about the incoming Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 2, 2023

US troops in Ukraine
Active Duty

US troops in Ukraine now eligible for combat pay

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 31, 2023

Air Force restarts bonuses, some PCS moves after hiatus
Active Duty

Air Force restarts bonuses, some PCS moves after hiatus

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 23, 2023

Military Working Dog Handlers
Active Duty

Air Force Military Working Dog Handlers no longer eligible for special duty assignment pay

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 14, 2023

Air Force pararescuemen
Family

How the Air Force ran short of money for personnel

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 13, 2023

fort stewart humvee crash
Active Duty

Somebody crashed a Humvee into the headquarters at Fort Stewart

By Matt White

Posted on Jul 10, 2023

gold star parents fraud
Family

Army Reserve major charged with defrauding Gold Star families

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 9, 2023