In reversal of recent years, military sex assault reports dropA confidential survey also found a 19% drop in the number service members who said they'd experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press87 minutes ago
Army cuts hundreds of hours of redundant online training requirementsThe changes are effective immediately. Students in courses now do not have to complete them.By Todd South8 hours ago
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 weeks ago
Korean War hero Ralph Puckett Jr. lies in honor at US CapitolCongress gave one of its highest final tributes on Monday to Ralph Puckett Jr., the last living Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War.2 weeks ago
More food options, better access coming for commissary customersThe commissary director aims to bring more customers in to take advantage of commissary savings.By Karen Jowers2 weeks ago
One in five soldiers see sexual harassment, hardly any report itNone of the eight brigades reviewed included bullying or harassment questions on the surveys.By Todd South3 weeks ago
Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.By Karen Jowers3 weeks ago
The Coast Guard’s only Medal of Honor recipient died rescuing MarinesWhen asked if he could go back and extract the overwhelmed Marines from Guadalcanal, the 22-year-old Munro reportedly gave a confident, “Hell, yeah!”By Claire Barrett3 weeks ago
Senators unsure about House plan to boost troop pay, housing stipendsHouse lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to increase junior enlisted pay and military housing stipends, but the idea could face opposition in the SenateBy Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
New Hampshire National Guard encounters new challenges at Texas borderBacked by $850,000 in state funding, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu deployed 15 National Guard members to assist Texas' border security mission.By Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Bulletin3 weeks ago
US Army faces uphill battle to fix aviation mishap crisisFiscal 2023 marked the highest death rate for Army soldiers since the U.S. withdrew from Iraq in 2011, with a total of 14 dead across 10 accidents.By Jen Judson3 weeks ago
Army adds cognitive test to track new soldier brain healthThe assessment will establish a baseline measure for evaluating exposure to brain trauma over time.By Todd South3 weeks ago