How the Navy’s top officer will prep the service for war with ChinaThe chief of naval operations' new navigation plan seeks to have the Navy ready for war with China by 2027.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press69 minutes ago
Navy will force aviators to remain in service to complete sea toursThe Navy plans to require its pilots to complete their second at-sea tour before they can get out.By Diana Stancy2 days ago
OpinionFixing the military’s overweight and obesity crisisOur guest opinion writers argue that more can be done to help troops get their physical fitness squared away, both for themselves and for the nation.By Mary McCarthy, PhD, RN, CNSC, FASPEN, FAAN, Army Lt. Col. Tanisha Currie, PhD, MA, BSN, RN-BC and Army Capt. Kevin M. Kilroy, PA-C2 months ago
Navy officer convicted in Afghan visa bribery schemeCmdr. Jeromy Pittmann was convicted for writing bogus letters of recommendation for those seeking a Special Immigrant Visa in exchange for cash.By Diana Stancy2 months ago
Navy clears Black sailors unjustly punished after 1944 deadly blastSurviving Black sailors of the Port Chicago explosion had to pick up human remains and clear the blast site while white officers were granted leave.By Tara Copp2 months ago
Engineer charged with obstructing probe into deadly 2017 Marine crash Fifteen Marines and a sailor died in the 2017 KC-130T transport plane crash near Itta Bena, Mississippi.By Riley Ceder2 months ago
US to expand control of land sales to foreigners near military sitesNew Treasury Department rulemaking would expand a little-known committee's jurisdiction to review land sales near 56 additional military sites.2 months ago
House shoots down amendment to cut F-35 purchaseMeanwhile, there's talk of authorizing the defense secretary to seize Lockheed Martin's intellectual property.By Bryant Harris3 months ago
Military spouses can recoup up to $1,000 in business costs after movesSpouses in most military branches can now apply for reimbursement of business costs related to PCS moves.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
House advances $884 billion defense bill with enlisted troop pay raiseIn addition to the enlisted pay raise, the bill pushes back against F-35 procurement as lawmakers bash Lockheed Martin over the troubled program.By Bryant Harris and Leo Shane III4 months ago
One defense strategy, two drastically different budgetsThe Air Force wants to trim procurement funds, but boost research and development. The Navy wants money to cover ongoing operations at the expense of R&D.By Stephen Losey and Megan Eckstein5 months ago
New recruiting programs put Army, Air Force on track to meet goalsAfter several difficult years, the Army and Air Force say they are on track to meet their recruiting goals this year.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 months ago