OpinionHigher fitness standards will prepare soldiers for real-world problemsEarly moves to lower fitness test standards defeat the purpose of that test.By Alex Morrow7 days ago
Young veterans more likely to get dangerous jobs than civilian peersYoung veterans are more likely to work in jobs with significant physical demands and health risks than civilian peers, new research found.By Leo Shane III8 days ago
Senior leaders worry DOD pay models don’t reflect demands on troops Lawmakers and senior military leaders say that military pay needs to be based more on the role and responsibilites of troops, and not simply their age.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Pentagon won’t say if troop deployment tempo exceeds recommended goalThe Pentagon says its data on whether troops are getting three months home for every month deployed is classified.By Meghann Myers and Davis Winkie4 weeks ago
Confusion, lack of policy led to Austin’s hospitalization secretDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalization last month is prompting the Pentagon to create new policies for leadership absences.By Meghann Myers7 weeks ago
After Jordan attack, Pentagon weighs options to bolster base securityU.S. troops will likely be staying put at Tower 22 and other remote outposts in Iraq, Syria and Jordan, according to the Pentagon.By Meghann Myers2 months ago