

Trump’s new commission will target quality of life for military spouses
The new President's Military Spouse Commission, chaired by Jennifer Hegseth, is tasked with addressing persistent problems for military spouses.

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‘Good Samaritans’ beware: Scammers ramp up targeting of troops’ goodwill
The father of a sailor is out to warn others in the military community about a “Good Samaritan” scam that cost his son thousands of dollars.

Rising costs for troops’ pay and benefits could hurt military readiness, experts warn
Former defense officials say military leaders and lawmakers need to start discussing changes now to see financial benefits in coming years.

Marine veteran pleads guilty to $2 million fraud scheme involving bogus ‘rescue ops’
Matthew Anthony Marshall, 51, of Whitefish, Montana, pleaded guilty Nov. 10 to wire fraud, money laundering and tax evasion after claiming to be a former Force Reconnaissance Marine conducting "off the books" rescue missions for the CIA, according to court documents.

PJs rappel from Osprey to rescue UK mariner off Kenya’s coast
AFRICOM has increased air capacity and added more surgical capabilities to its recovery capabilities in recent years.

Army’s Shark Tank-style innovation competition is now open to other services
Winners get a four-day liberty pass, Army school of their choice and a Meritorious Service Medal.

How the family of the ‘3212’ soldier who fell in Niger grappled with false and misleading information
ABC News investigative reporter James Gordon Meek describes how the family of a fallen soldier struggled with false and misleading information about the investigation into their loved one’s death.

US urged to help more people escape Taliban-led Afghanistan
Members of the AfghanEvac Coalition met in a video call with Secretary of State Antony Blinken to press the case for additional resources to help tens of thousands of people get out of Afghanistan.

Unions seek bargaining rights for National Guard members
A 1978 federal law makes it a criminal felony for members of the armed forces, including the National Guard, to join or attempt to form a labor organization.

German powertrain company makes play in US as combat vehicle competition heats up
Here's how a German company is making a big play in the American combat vehicle market.

Hacking For Defense planners look to expand beyond military problems
Leaders hope the lessons learned from working with military leaders will help solve other societal challenges.
