Former generals warn of more Guard use in domestic, political missionsThe Guard has increasingly been used for unconventional missions outside its traditional mission set, four retired National Guard generals argued.By Zamone Perez2 days ago
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 Press4 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 Lehrfeld2 weeks ago
Texas Guardsman charged with human smuggling after high-speed chaseAuthorities said the Guardsman turned around at a Border Patrol checkpoint and fled, leading to a 15-mile chase at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour.By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune4 weeks ago
General suspended for alleged meddling in ex-assistant’s command boardThe now-suspended head of Army Materiel Command allegedly intervened in the 'double-blind' process.By Davis Winkie6 weeks ago
Arkansas National Guard deploys to U.S.-Mexico borderRoughly 40 Arkansas guardsmen will deploy from April 1 to May 30 to Eagle Pass, Texas, according to the governor’s office.By Hunter Field, Arkansas Advocate6 weeks ago
Officials didn’t properly track organs of deceased troops, report saysMilitary officials did not effectively manage the retention and handling of organs reviewed during forensic examinations, according to a new report.By Jonathan Lehrfeld6 weeks ago
Services were slow to process COVID vaccine exemptions, watchdog findsA Pentagon evaluation found some services taking too long to process COVID vaccine exemption paperwork.By Meghann Myers7 weeks ago
Kill the zombies: Army on mission to make soldiers better writersHow well do you think the Army’s Field Manual 3-0 scored on an ease of reading test?By Hope Hodge Seck8 weeks ago
Advocates push for Congress to move long-stalled vets benefits fixThe Major Richard Star Act has wide support among lawmakers but has been stalled in Congress for nearly a year.By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
Pentagon inspector general to assess Navy’s suicide prevention effortsThe evaluation will look into the Navy's handling and prevention of suicidal behaviors.By Meghann Myers9 weeks ago
VA sites need more rape kits, trained staff to aid sex assault victimsLawmakers are pushing for improvements after an inspector general report found limited resources for victims at many VA medical facilities.By Leo Shane III2 months ago