Barracks problems take center stage at military readiness hearing'I want Marines focused on bullets on bad guys, not managing HVAC systems.'By Zamone Perez10 hours ago
Red Hill families describe harms from tainted water in trial lead-upIn the trial starting Monday, the Justice Department will question if families were exposed to jet fuel and whether it accounted for illnesses.By Christina Jedra, Honolulu Civil Beat8 days ago
Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixesBoth House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
Military landlords starting to install home EV charging stationsThousands of military families in privatized housing can sign up to get EV chargers installed in their garages or carports.By Karen Jowers7 weeks ago
More VA health care, GI Bill eligiblity could keep vets out of jail A commission studying the problem of post-military incarceration says better support programs could help many veterans.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
GI Bill rule change could upend requirements for online-only classesA move by VA officials to simplify rules for the Post-9/11 GI Bill could cause new problems, advocates warn.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
VA will no longer send veterans’ benefits to multiple bank accountsThe change is expected to affect about 50,000 veterans currently using multiple accounts for their federal stipend payouts.By Leo Shane III and Jonathan Lehrfeld2 months ago
Army won’t rule out any possible fixes to recruiting, housing woesAmid budget challenges, the Army is looking at in-house solutions to address pay, recruiting and quality-of-life concerns.By Todd South2 months ago
Army officials eye food stipend changes after latest meals controversySoldiers at Fort Cavazos say that officials won't grant any religious exceptions to rules requiring deductions from their Basic Allowance for Subsistence.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
Lawmakers press Biden for quality of life focus in next defense budgetMembers want next year's spending plan to include money for junior enlisted pay raises and military housing improvements.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
William Post, military veteran who invented Pop-Tarts, dead at 96William “Bill” Post, creator of the Pop-Tart, deployed with the U.S. military in the Pacific post-WWII.By Sarah Sicard3 months ago
No one’s been fired over lousy barracks conditions, DOD official saysIf no one is held accountable for barracks conditions, that's part of the problem.By Karen Jowers3 months ago