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US veterans, military contractors among those freed from Kuwait jail
Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
How the Marine Corps is retaining a lot of its first-term Marines
Marine Corps recruitment and retention numbers are looking mighty healthy, officials say.
By Todd South
US Army names air defense system after soldier killed in Vietnam
The Army is naming its short-range air defense system after Sgt. Mitchell William Stout, who saved lives in Vietnam.
By Jen Judson
US Army refreshes competition for short-range laser
The Army will begin a directed-energy test campaign to find the sweet spot for laser weapons when it comes to lethality, reliability and cost.
By Jen Judson
Opinion
How addressing waivers and eligibility can fix the recruiting crisis
There are many factors that contribute to the recruiting crisis facing the military, but at least one of them is within the Pentagon's power to fix.
By Joe Schuman