US military pier in Gaza to cost $320 million, Pentagon estimatesThe U.S. and Israel have said they hope to have the mobile pier in place and operations underway by early May.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press2 days ago
VA support program to buy up veterans’ defaulted home loansThe Department of Veterans Affairs will start buying veterans' failing mortgages to help them stay in their homes.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Waves pummel Marshall Islands Army base, ‘marathon of recovery’ aheadOne video shows the surge of water rush into an on-base restaurant as people attempt to avoid getting swept away.By Jonathan Lehrfeld3 months ago
NATO holds its biggest exercises in decades, involving 90K personnelDubbed "Steadfast Defender 24," the drill come as Russia’s war on Ukraine bogs down.By The Associated Press3 months ago
Big moves ahead on light tank, Bradley replacement and robot vehiclesAdded firepower, better troop protection and robotic escorts add punch to ground combat.By Todd South4 months ago
Defense bill grants Native American veterans more paths to advocacyA congressional charter for the National American Indian Veterans organization passed as part of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.By Jonathan Lehrfeld and Nikki Wentling4 months ago
Vets advocates hail legal fee caps for Camp Lejeune water lawsuitsJustice Department officials will enforce limits on the fees that can be charged to veterans or family members formerly stationed at the Marine Corps base.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Military transition classes improving, but attendance still lagsMore than half of troops leaving the military last year skipped out on mandatory two-day transition classes.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Buddy Check Week to stem veteran suicides starts todayVeterans Affairs officials are asking vets to reach out to 10 friends to ensure they're getting the help and support they need.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Nearly 70% of active service members are overweight, report findsObesity is often cited as one of the significant challenges to military recruiting.By Meghann Myers7 months ago
Recovery of American hostages to be led by Israelis, US to adviseHostage negotiations are not out of the question, according to a White House spokesperson.By Meghann Myers7 months ago
US Army pursues faster, more survivable Stinger missile replacementMeanwhile, the Army is gearing up for a first user assessment for its Stryker-based Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense system in Germany.By Jen Judson7 months ago