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Pentagon reboots testosterone screening plan for men 30 and over

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 18, 2026

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More than 16,000 troops could face stricter rules with medical shaving waivers

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Sep 18, 2026

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Army drill sergeants will now automatically be promoted to staff sergeant

By Matt White

Posted on Sep 18, 2026

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Army weighs baseball caps, rank insignia on the collar, and other uniform changes

By Austin Campbell

Posted on Sep 11, 2026

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Combat troops now need to score at least 70% on fitness tests

By Austin Campbell

Posted on Sep 10, 2026

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These are the combat arms jobs that have a new fitness test

By Austin Campbell

Posted on Sep 9, 2026

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2 Air Force cargo planes report for boot camp duty

By Matt White

Posted on Sep 8, 2026

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Marines are now allowed to wear class rings in uniform

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Aug 28, 2026

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Marijuana still off limits to troops even if federal rules change, Pentagon says

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 20, 2026

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Army helicopter pilots to take solo flights in training for first time in decades

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jul 17, 2026

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Air Force cancels promotions for 135 sergeants after testing error

By Matt White

Posted on Jul 8, 2026

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Naval Academy brings back short haircuts for new female midshipmen

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 24, 2026

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A third of military families report $500 or less in emergency savings

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Jun 23, 2026

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Air Force technical sergeants see highest promotion rate in 5 years

By Matt White

Posted on Jun 22, 2026

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This is what it looks like when Marine recruits meet their drill instructors for the first time

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 11, 2026

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Pentagon cuts 180 faiths from recognized religion list

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 6, 2026