‘Warrior dividend’ is on the way to troops, Trump says
In honor of America's 250th anniversary, troops will receive $1,776 before Christmas, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.
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Trump pays tribute to 2 Iowa Guard soldiers, vows retaliation
A gray C-17 transport plane landed on U.S. soil with the remains of Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres Tovar and Ayad Mansoor Sakat.
Hegseth orders overhaul of Chaplain Corps
In a Tuesday video message, Hegseth said he intends to “make the Chaplain Corps great again,” by restoring its focus on religious ministry.
Air Force amends medical shaving guidelines to fit Hegseth’s standards
A Monday memo outlines new medical guidance for airmen and guardians shaving profiles ahead of the new year.
More troops may soon get access to expanded food options
Services will be testing programs that allow troops to use their common access cards outside of standard dining facilities.
Security squadron commander relieved of duty after airmen fatalities
Lt. Col. Tyler Hiatt made the request for removal, stating that he was unable to execute the duties of the position.
Lawmakers move to further restrict cellphones in DOD schools
Overall, cellphone use is not a systemic issue, says DODEA.
Troops will see an average 4.2% boost in 2026 housing allowance
Service members will see a 4.2% bump, on average, in their monthly Basic Allowance for Housing as of Jan. 1, defense officials announced Thursday.
70 commissaries will offer customers doorstep delivery within a month
Here's the list of 70 commissaries that will have doorstep delivery service by Jan. 11.
A drone ‘war is more silent and more deadly’ — and America is behind
If the U.S. is ever dragged into a large-scale war against an adversary like China or Iran, it will be ill-equipped for a drone-heavy background.
Army OB-GYN charged with secretly filming dozens at Fort Hood
Maj. Blaine McGraw has been charged with four counts and 61 specifications for allegedly secretly filming women during medical exams.
Lawmakers move to block effort to privatize military commissaries
Lawmakers have moved to prevent the Defense Department from privatizing military commissaries as part of Congress’ proposed compromise defense policy bill.
Five minutes of chaos: How the Navy shot down its own jet
A long pattern of rushed training and failed equipment contributed to the embarrassing and costly error, a recently published command investigation found.
Don’t miss these Tricare and other health benefits deadlines
It's time for Tricare beneficiaries to review health care plans and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care.
Penny for your thoughts: Military stores to modify change policies
After the U.S. Mint stopped producing pennies, various stores, including military shops, are running out of the coins.
Former C-130 crew chief earns prestigious Rhodes Scholarship
Hadi Kamara was a C-130 crew chief supporting the 86th Maintenance Squadron at Ramstein Air Base during Operation Allies Refuge in August 2021.
Foreign agents preying on disgruntled soldiers, Army intel chief warns
The 43-day government shutdown has presented a particular opportunity for enemies to influence frustrated and disaffected Army personnel.
