Troops to get an average housing allowance boost of over 5% in 2025
The new rates take effect Jan. 1.
By Karen Jowers
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Pentagon report shows what military jobs have highest suicide rates
A newly released report studied rates of suicide in the armed forces by military occupational specialty.
Opinion
Army combat fitness test threatens to undermine combat effectiveness
The test disadvantages both male and female soldiers
By Maj. Amy Forza
Opinion
Higher fitness standards will prepare soldiers for real-world problems
Early moves to lower fitness test standards defeat the purpose of that test.
By Alex Morrow
Veterans jobless rate drops to lowest average in more than 20 years
For all of 2023, the monthly veterans unemployment rate averaged just under 2.8%, the lowest since at least 2000.
Bill seeks to raise fitness standards for Army close combat forces
A new version of the bill drops a controversial move back to the old fitness test.
By Todd South