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Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanup
Excessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.
By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist
5 bases to test new privately run system for household goods shipments
The new system is designed to improve troops’ ability to communicate with their moving company and add transparency to the process.
By Karen Jowers
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.
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates say
Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.
By Davis Winkie
New ruck built for radio operators undergoes airborne testing
The new radio ruck is expected to field in early 2025.
By Todd South
Marine Corps rated ‘strong,’ US military overall ‘weak,’ report says
The report paints a picture of an aging and understaffed military.
By Sarah Sicard
Passenger absolved of in-flight bomb hoax that prompted F-18 response
The passenger, then 18, alleged the bomb threat was a joke.
By Sarah Sicard
Air Force officer is first active service member to win Miss America
Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh was crowned Miss America on Jan. 14.
By Sarah Sicard
These Army jobs have the highest turnover
New data reveals the lowest-retention jobs for each of the military services
US military academies focus on oaths and loyalty to Constitution
The service academies are trying to update how they teach future officers to navigate the country’s political polarization.
By Gary Fields, AP
Houthi rebels vow retaliation after US and UK air strikes in Yemen
At least five people died in Thursday's airstrikes, according to the Houthis.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press