Army seeks high-energy laser systems to kill drone swarmsThe new laser systems are expected to take out intelligence and surveillance drones, as well as those that can carry high-grade explosives. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher4 weeks ago
DODEA schools offering free or reduced meals amid shutdown Eligibility continues as long as the household income qualifies under the USDA thresholds.By Karen Jowers5 weeks ago
Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistanceIn the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.By Karen Jowers5 weeks ago
Judges reject VA secretary’s request to pause veterans’ claims appealsSecretary Collins asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to stop its work during the government shutdown. Judges called the request "extreme."By Patricia Kime6 weeks ago
Thousands of vets saddled with false criminal histories, lawsuit saysA Texas mom and National Guard member is suing the Army to clear her name — and upend the military justice system, The War Horse reports. By Rachel Fobar, The War Horse6 weeks ago
Army to downplay bonuses, ramp up job flexibility in retention effortsArmy officials said the service is trying to adapt to the priorities of a younger generation.By Hope Hodge Seck6 weeks ago