Pentagon targets fewer moves for troops to cut PCS costs
The Pentagon directed service branches to cut the amount of money spent on moving troops and their families in half by fiscal 2030.
By Karen Jowers
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Hegseth orders immediate changes to troops’ household goods program
Troops will get more money reimbursed for moving their belongings themselves, according to a Pentagon memo.
By Karen Jowers
New coronavirus cases decreasing among troops, but deaths are up across DoD
Total deaths rose to 36 this week, including a third service member.
Army Guardsman killed in shootout while on-duty as police officer
Law enforcement officers “were overtaken by heavy gunfire” while serving an eviction notice.
By Kyle Rempfer
Fort Bragg soldier’s disappearance in Outer Banks is under Army CID investigation
Anyone with information about Roman-Martinez’s whereabouts, but who wishes to remain anonymous, will be allowed to do so to the degree allowable under the law, Army CID officials said.
By Kyle Rempfer
Police: Fort Leavenworth soldier saved lives by stopping shooter on bridge
A soldier stationed in Kansas saved “countless lives” Wednesday when he hit a man with his car as the man was shooting randomly at people on a bridge near an Army base, a police chief said.
Soldiers graduate basic training after contracting and recovering from coronavirus
Two of the first soldiers-in-training to contract coronavirus during basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, have now recovered and officially graduated.
By Kyle Rempfer
Third service member to die of COVID-19 identified as Army reservist from Illinois
The soldier was not mobilized in support of the pandemic response, an Army official said.
DoD’s travel ban is lifting, with some restrictions still in place
The Pentagon is working on a plan to start up travel again.
A second soldier, the third service member, has died of coronavirus
A soldier is the third servicee member to die during the pandemic.
Fort Hood soldier found shot dead near burning Jeep
Texas police and Army CID agents are investigating the death of as a homicide.
By Kyle Rempfer
Army retention rises as economy slumps, but recruiting hasn’t seen a boom yet
The general in charge of Army recruiting said the economic downturn doesn't appear to have impacted enlistments — yet.
By Kyle Rempfer