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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)

Military Life

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

Military Life

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 2, 2024

Military Life

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

Military Life

101st Airborne Division troops headed to Middle East, 3rd Infantry will go to Europe 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)

Military Life

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

Military Life

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

Military Life

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 13, 2024

News

Pucks, knucks and DGAFs: US military vets dominate international hockey tournament 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 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade tells soldiers on staff duty to get more sleep

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 11, 2024

Active Duty

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

Military Life

Everything you need to know about the Modern Army Combatives Program Everything you need to know about the Modern Army Combatives Program

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Jun 13, 2024

Military Life

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 20, 2024

News

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 18, 2024

Culture

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 12, 2024

Military Life

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Apr 11, 2024

Military Life

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Mar 23, 2024

Military Life

Army 2025 budget focuses on fixing barracks, recruiting Army 2025 budget focuses on fixing barracks, recruiting

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Mar 11, 2024

News

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

By Matt White

Posted on Mar 5, 2024

Military Life

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Feb 19, 2024

Military Life

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Feb 7, 2024

Military Life

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jan 31, 2024

Military Life

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 23, 2023

Military Life

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 15, 2023

Military Life

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

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Dec 13, 2023

Military Life

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 11, 2023

Military Life

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

By Matt White

Posted on Dec 8, 2023

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 30, 2023

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 28, 2023

Military Life

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 27, 2023

News

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Nov 22, 2023

News

Five active-duty troops sue over Red Hill fuel spill 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.

Culture

The Right Heroes: Marines release short film on Fallujah The Right Heroes: Marines release short film on Fallujah

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Nov 10, 2023

News

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

Culture

The top 10 Army unit patches from glider units to PSYOP The top 10 Army unit patches from glider units to PSYOP

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Nov 7, 2023

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 7, 2023

News

An Honorary Marine fighting cancer made it to a Marine ball An Honorary Marine fighting cancer made it to a Marine ball

By Kyle Gunn

Posted on Nov 6, 2023

News

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 15, 2023

Military Life

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

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 6, 2023

Military Life

Hawley threatens another nomination block over Fort Leonard Wood funding Hawley threatens another nomination block over Fort Leonard Wood funding

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Oct 5, 2023

News

Marines temporarily relax regulations due to camouflauge uniform shortage Marines temporarily relax regulations due to camouflauge uniform shortage

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 30, 2023

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 21, 2023

News

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

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 14, 2023

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 9, 2023

News

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

By Matt White

Posted on Aug 8, 2023

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 2, 2023

News

US troops in Ukraine now eligible for combat pay US troops in Ukraine now eligible for combat pay

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 31, 2023

News

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

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 23, 2023

News

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

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 14, 2023

News

How the Air Force ran short of money for personnel How the Air Force ran short of money for personnel

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 13, 2023

Military Life

Somebody crashed a Humvee into the headquarters at Fort Stewart Somebody crashed a Humvee into the headquarters at Fort Stewart

By Matt White

Posted on Jul 10, 2023

News

Army Reserve major charged with defrauding Gold Star families Army Reserve major charged with defrauding Gold Star families

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 9, 2023

News

The Army’s yearslong fight over its controversial new fitness test isn’t over yet The Army’s yearslong fight over its controversial new fitness test isn’t over yet

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 28, 2023

News

No ‘golden hour’? How Army medicine is changing for the next war No ‘golden hour’? How Army medicine is changing for the next war

By Matt White

Posted on Jun 20, 2023

Military Life

Biden signs executive order to boost opportunities, flexibility for military spouse employment Biden signs executive order to boost opportunities, flexibility for military spouse employment

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 10, 2023

navy destroyer uss stout commander fired

News

Navy fires commander of destroyer USS Stout Navy fires commander of destroyer USS Stout

By Max Hauptman

Updated on Jun 5, 2023

Military Life

Navy aggressor jet crashes near Key West, pilot ejects Navy aggressor jet crashes near Key West, pilot ejects

By Max Hauptman

Updated on May 31, 2023

Military Life

Air Force general convicted of sexual misconduct allowed to retire as a colonel Air Force general convicted of sexual misconduct allowed to retire as a colonel

By Matt White

Updated on May 30, 2023

News

A SEAL trainee died during Hell Week — his mom was just told why A SEAL trainee died during Hell Week — his mom was just told why

By Matt White

Posted on May 27, 2023

News

Marine unit accidentally emails out 39,000 bank accounts, other personal info Marine unit accidentally emails out 39,000 bank accounts, other personal info

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 23, 2023

News

The Pentagon has pulled back on its efforts to fight extremism in the ranks The Pentagon has pulled back on its efforts to fight extremism in the ranks

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 21, 2023

News

National Guardsman raised in a three-Gold Star family named Soldier of the Year National Guardsman raised in a three-Gold Star family named Soldier of the Year

By Matt White

Posted on May 19, 2023

News

Troops’ pay endangered by debt default, Defense Secretary says Troops’ pay endangered by debt default, Defense Secretary says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 11, 2023

News

5 years after sailor’s death, Pentagon implements new mental health policy for troops 5 years after sailor’s death, Pentagon implements new mental health policy for troops

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 9, 2023

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