DOD needs more feedback from troops in future PCS moves, GAO finds
More comprehensive feedback from troops and families can help DOD assess movers' performance, Government Accountability Office auditors said.
Pentagon & Congress
Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposals
Several Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying.
Six questions with the commander of US Army Europe and Africa
U.S. Army Gen. Darryl Williams shares his observations on the war in Ukraine, and why standardized artillery training among allies is all the rage.
Task force seeks lighter Javelin missiles, robot dogs for infantry
The Close Combat Lethality Task Force serves as lead advocate for infantry, close-combat programs.
Family affair: US Army pursues synced electronic warfare systems
TLS-BCT, TLS-EAB and MFEW-AL each serve their own purpose. But what military and industry officials emphasize is their battlefield synergy.
Commissary customers will see doorstep deliveries at more locations
Doorstep delivery continues at eight commissaries after a successful pilot program that will be expanded.
Troops to receive $3.5 million in settlement over vehicle leases
DoJ's investigation started with a soldier's complaint about the bill for $15,093.71 he received while on deployment, after terminating his vehicle lease.
100 lawmakers question changes affecting access to Tricare pharmacies
Nearly 15,000 community and independent pharmacies declined to accept new terms, including reimbursement rates, and will leave the Tricare network.
Green Beret unit dedicates building to soldier killed in Niger ambush
The fifth anniversary and the dedication ceremony were also observed with a memorial ruck run.
White House Arctic strategy calls for enhanced military presence
The enhanced U.S. posture aims to deter increased Russian and Chinese activity in the region as global warming rapidly melts the Polar ice caps.
As National Parks get crowded, reps want spots saved for troops, vets
Several popular parks sites have shifted to a lottery system for admission to control crowd sizes.
