OpinionImproving how service members build wealth With the prospect of a hefty raise for junior enlisted ahead, the author of this op-ed shares ways troops can improve long-term financial security.By U.S. Army Maj. Gen. (ret.) John G. Ferrari2 days ago
Junior enlisted to get 20% pay bump, E5s get 13% more under House planHouse lawmakers are looking to overhaul the military's pay tables next year to dramatically boost junior enlisted pay.By Leo Shane III2 days ago
Army to fund Black Hawk upgrades using budget from canceled helicopterThe future attack recon aircraft cancellation was not a waste, Army leaders stressed to lawmakers March 6 while detailing tech transfers to other programs.By Jen Judson2 months ago
National Guard orders aviation safety pause after Apache crashesAfter two crashes in two weeks, the Army National Guard is grounding its pilots to review safety policies and procedures.By Davis Winkie3 months ago
8,000+ soldiers tested in large-scale combat in the ArcticThe exercise included a 150-mile helicopter deep strike and armed snowmobile hunter-killer teams.By Todd South3 months ago
National Guard Apache crashes in north Mississippi, 2 deadTwo soldiers died when their AH-64 Apache attack helicopter belonging to the Mississippi Army National Guard crashed Friday afternoon.By Davis Winkie3 months ago
Lawmakers press Biden for quality of life focus in next defense budgetMembers want next year's spending plan to include money for junior enlisted pay raises and military housing improvements.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates sayPentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.By Davis Winkie3 months ago
Food stipend angst caused by deployments spur congressional concernsThe issue involves automatic deductions from troops' Basic Allowance for Subsistence payments when they are stationed overseas.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Army was right to kill multibillion-dollar helo program, analysts sayThe Army's plan to cancel its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft was a surprise, but not a mistake, according to some defense experts.By Jen Judson3 months ago
US Army spent billions on a new helicopter that now will never flyThe Army said it sees the cancellation of the FARA program as an adjustment to technological advancements and the changing character of warfare.By Jen Judson3 months ago
Lawmakers press for junior enlisted pay boost as soon as possibleMilitary pay proposals pending in Congress might face difficulty becoming law because of the budget complications involved.By Leo Shane III3 months ago