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Military sexual assault totals down, but trust among women remains low
Less than half of women in the military trust leaders to properly handle reports of sexual assault, according to new Pentagon data.
The robots are coming: US Army experiments with human-machine warfare
But before it works, the service must break from antiquated acquisition processes that prevent rapid purchases and slow down deliveries to soldiers.
By Jen Judson
US testing Stryker-mounted lasers in Iraq amid Middle East drone boom
Laser and microwave weapons are considered critical elements of layered defense, or having different countermeasures ready to thwart different threats.
Lawmakers push VA to improve military sexual assault response
A bipartisan group of lawmakers want VA leaders to step up outreach efforts to military sexual trauma victims, calling it a critical need.
Army event to ‘detangle’ joint force logistics at outset of wars
The Army will come together with joint partners this summer to tackle how to sustain forces during the first few months of large-scale combat operations.
By Jen Judson
2025 budget: 4.5% pay raise, shift of troops from active to reserve
The Pentagon is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars for mental health and suicide prevention programs, among others.
Army Reserve lieutenant colonel dies in noncombat incident in Israel
The officer was serving in a support role for the U.S. security staff at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.
By Todd South
VA reverses plan to ban iconic WWII kiss photo from medical sites
Employees had been instructed to remove the photo because of its portrayal of a nonconsensual sexual act.
VA sites need more rape kits, trained staff to aid sex assault victims
Lawmakers are pushing for improvements after an inspector general report found limited resources for victims at many VA medical facilities.
Large-scale, Army-led NATO exercise kicks off in Europe
More than 6,500 troops will participate in the month-long exercise.
By Todd South
Soldiers test Next Generation Squad Weapon in extreme cold weather
A platoon from the 101st Airborne Division will be the first to field the new weapons later this year.
By Todd South