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How a former Army captain fared at Marine boot camp
A former Army captain, Pfc. Nicolas Brooklier said he was especially drawn to the Crucible, the grueling capstone event of Marine boot camp.
Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixes
Both House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.
Why getting more female troops into Special Operations will take time
As recently released data from the military services has shown, the participation of women in elite special operations roles remains a rarity.
Like father, like son: Book explores legacy of first Black general
It took a lot of questions and a decade of research for Doug Melville to learn the extent of his family's military history.
By Todd South
Air Force recruiting rebounds while Army, Navy still struggle
Air Force recruiting boss Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein said Tuesday he is “cautiously optimistic” about staying on track for the rest of the year.
Lawmakers press for junior enlisted pay boost as soon as possible
Military pay proposals pending in Congress might face difficulty becoming law because of the budget complications involved.
Ranger training battalion commander suspended
The battalion executive officer is serving as the interim commander.
Enlisted leaders urge lawmakers to fully fund troop housing allowance
Bringing back 100% funding for BAH would have a big impact on troops, the military's senior enlisted advisers told lawmakers.
By Karen Jowers