In reversal of recent years, military sex assault reports dropA confidential survey also found a 19% drop in the number service members who said they'd experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press6 hours ago
Remains of 17-year-old soldier killed during Korean War identifiedArmy Pfc. Thomas A. Smith was reported missing in action in 1950 when his unit took part in a battle at the southern end of the Korean peninsula.8 hours ago
Pentagon presses Congress for Ukraine funding, citing dire situationPentagon leaders told Congress that Ukraine and Israel both desperately need weapons being held up by a failure to pass a funding package.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 weeks ago
US military to expand universal pre-K at dozens more bases this fallThe U.S. military will rapidly expand its universal pre-K program to another 79 primary schools, for a total of 80 locations, in the 2024-2025 school year.By Karen Jowers4 weeks ago
Annual defense authorization work to ramp up in the next few weeksDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 15, 2024.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Higher enlisted pay, full housing stipends included in new House planA new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
How Patriot proved itself in Ukraine and secured a fresh futureWhat might have looked like an aging system not long ago now appears to be a workhorse that could be used for years to come.By Jen Judson5 weeks ago
Empty shelves at commissaries? Officials aim to beef up the supply"What grocery store runs out of potatoes?" asked one military wife in South Korea.By Karen Jowers5 weeks ago
Defense, VA budget work begins on Capitol Hill as Congress returns Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 8, 2024.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
US Army refreshes competition for short-range laserThe 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 Judson7 weeks ago
Pentagon urges ‘alternatives’ in Israel meeting, with few detailsAn invasion of Gaza's southern city of Rafah would be a humanitarian catastrophe, said a defense official speaking with reporters.By Noah Robertson and Bryant Harris7 weeks ago
Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rushIf Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.By Leo Shane III and Karen Jowers8 weeks ago