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As troops struggle to find child care, 24-hour centers offer help
Around-the-clock child care centers offer peace of mind for troops who work odd hours or are deployed. But the military says it has no plans to add more.
By Karen Jowers
Air Force Reserve major, Idaho lawmaker who shared rape accuser’s name faces hearing
“As a decorated Air Force officer and a recognized women’s advocate, I take a backseat to no one in standing up for the rights of victims,” Giddings wrote.
More cost overruns are coming for Boeing as the KC-46 program logs another two technical deficiencies
The KC-46 now has six "category 1" deficiencies on the books.
By Valerie Insinna
Military leader defends Jan. 6 response as House steps up probes
Lt. Gen. Walter Piatt echoed comments from other senior military leaders about the perception of soldiers being used to secure the election process.
Postal Service unveils stamp honoring Japanese American WWII veterans
The “Go For Broke: Japanese American Soldiers of World War II” stamp honors the second generation Japanese Americans, or Nisei, who fought during the war and faced discrimination in the U.S.
Former acting SECDEF blames media ‘hysteria’ for his response to Jan. 6 insurrection
Christopher Miller, now a private citizen, made his case before lawmakers.
Why Afghanistan is critical to the struggle against China, Russia and Iran
Withdrawing from Afghanistan will give up a strategic foothold the United States has in the back yard of its greatest rivals, says the author of this commentary.
By Rep. Michael Waltz
The military’s inspector general system must be reformed, former DoD IG says
The inspector general system needs to be professionalized, Gordon Heddell told lawmakers.
Guard leading Maryland’s efforts to increase COVID vaccine rates among minority groups
Army Brig. Gen. Janeen Birckhead is spearheading Maryland's vaccine equity efforts, which are seeing success thus far.
By Davis Winkie
DoD inspector general finds ex-Navy auditor sexually harassed female workers
The release of the report comes as the Defense Department continues to struggle with efforts to curtail sexual assault and harassment across the force.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
American military women deserve to be recognized; March 21 is the day to do it
The author of this commentary calls on President Biden to designate March 21 as Women’s Military History Day.
By Rep. Elise Stefanik