Will DOD need to start producing some medicines to protect troops?In some cases, it could be cheaper and safer for the military to manufacture medicines troops need.By Karen Jowers26 hours ago
Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanupExcessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist5 days ago
No paper, no plastic: Be ready as commissaries adopt reusable bagsReusable bags can be more expensive for commissary shoppers up front, but more cost-effective in the long run.By Karen Jowers10 days ago
Remains of WWII pilot identified decades after fatal bombing missionArmy Air Forces 2nd Lt. John E. McLauchlen Jr. was killed during a World War II bombing mission in Southeast Asia.11 days ago
Special Forces soldiers in NW Florida still awaiting child care centerA decision on whether Special Forces families will get a child development center at Camp "Bull" Simons, Florida, may arrive in the coming weeks.By Karen Jowers12 days ago
Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas movesHere's how an agreement between the Pentagon and State Department will help federally employed military spouses move their jobs overseas in a PCS.By Karen Jowers2 weeks ago
‘The flak can’t always miss. Somebody’s gotta’ die’ An excerpt from 'I Will Tell No War Stories' by Howard Mansfield.By Howard Mansfield3 weeks 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 Press3 weeks ago
US military to expand universal pre-K at dozens more bases this fallThe U.S. military will rapidly expand its universal pre-K program to another 79 primary schools, for a total of 80 locations, in the 2024-2025 school year.By Karen Jowers3 weeks ago
Annual defense authorization work to ramp up in the next few weeksDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 15, 2024.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Higher enlisted pay, full housing stipends included in new House planA new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
How Patriot proved itself in Ukraine and secured a fresh futureWhat might have looked like an aging system not long ago now appears to be a workhorse that could be used for years to come.By Jen Judson4 weeks ago