National Guard exceeds recruiting goals for fiscal year 2025
The Army National Guard and Air National Guard combined to recruit 50,000 new enlistees.
By Todd South
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Buffalo chicken, Thai and Cuban food coming to the MRE lineup in 2026
Three current, low-rated meal options are going away next year.
By Todd South
Soldiers push limits to compete for expert badges
The Expert Soldier Badge was introduced in 2019 for soldiers with MOSs outside of infantry, medical and special forces communities.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Here’s what’s new in soldier gear in 2025 and beyond
From body armor to loitering munitions, the center for all things soldier gear is upgrading and fielding new equipment to troops.
Is it time for the Army to stop defending Air Force air bases?
An Air Force officer argues the Air Force can no longer rely on the Army for base protection.
By Michael Peck
DOD imposes burdensome rules, retaliation on home day cares, moms say
The Pentagon said military families can help solve the child care shortage, but providers say over-the-top rules are driving them away.
By Jennifer Brookland, The War Horse