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 South2 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 Press2 days ago
US troop numbers in Eastern Europe could continue to growThe head of U.S. European Command said that Eastern Europe could be a future site for more NATO and American forces.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Army to hold training in the Philippines as maritime tensions riseThe U.S. Army is introducing a joint battlefield training in the Philippines to improve combat readiness.3 weeks ago
Defense, VA budget work begins on Capitol Hill as Congress returns Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 8, 2024.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Pentagon urges ‘alternatives’ in Israel meeting, with few detailsAn invasion of Gaza's southern city of Rafah would be a humanitarian catastrophe, said a defense official speaking with reporters.By Noah Robertson and Bryant Harris5 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
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
US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actionsThe nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.By Jonathan Lehrfeld6 weeks ago
Combatant commanders head to Capitol Hill to face budget questionsDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle EastAt least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.By Colin Demarest8 weeks ago
Guard officials probing Texas general’s appearance at Trump rallyThe Texas adjutant general stood in uniform beside the former president during a campaign event on immigration policy.By Leo Shane III2 months ago