Army says fitness plan cut injuries and drug use, aids mental healthWhile the whole Army saw increases in problem areas, Holistic Health and Fitness units reported significantly lower increases across categories.By Todd South5 days 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, Grist6 days ago
US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China SeaAmerican and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.13 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 Jowers13 days ago
Ex-Army financial adviser pleads guilty to scamming Gold Star familiesA former Army financial adviser admitted to taking advantage of his role to swindle deceased troops’ grieving loved ones out of millions.By Jonathan Lehrfeld3 weeks ago
Deported veterans struggle to access VA services, study finds Historically, policies involving the deportation of veterans have not always been closely followed.By Zamone Perez3 weeks ago
Army pushes more safety training as helicopter crashes spikeOperations will continue during the mandated safety training period.By Todd South4 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
Lawmakers push for cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits next yearLegislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
US Army refreshes competition for short-range laserThe Army will begin a directed-energy test campaign to find the sweet spot for laser weapons when it comes to lethality, reliability and cost.By Jen Judson5 weeks ago
The robots are coming: US Army experiments with human-machine warfareBut before it works, the service must break from antiquated acquisition processes that prevent rapid purchases and slow down deliveries to soldiers.By Jen Judson6 weeks ago
US testing Stryker-mounted lasers in Iraq amid Middle East drone boomLaser and microwave weapons are considered critical elements of layered defense, or having different countermeasures ready to thwart different threats.By Colin Demarest6 weeks ago