US military pier in Gaza to cost $320 million, Pentagon estimatesThe U.S. and Israel have said they hope to have the mobile pier in place and operations underway by early May.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press3 days ago
Internet subsidy used by millions of vets, troops set to expire in MayA federal program that helps troops and veterans pay for home internet access will run out of funding next month without congressional action.By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
Services were slow to process COVID vaccine exemptions, watchdog findsA Pentagon evaluation found some services taking too long to process COVID vaccine exemption paperwork.By Meghann Myers7 weeks ago
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates sayPentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.By Davis Winkie3 months ago
Veteran charities can’t keep pace with families’ requests for help Community groups can't fully meet veteran and military families' asks for mental health help or financial aid.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Army to create new armor-aligned Bradley crew member job fieldThe new 19C field will be part of the armor job family.By Davis Winkie3 months ago
$50M+ improperly spent on DOD credit cards during COVID pandemicIn one instance, funds were spent to investigate a sinkhole, according to a recent Defense Department Inspector General report.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Amid COVID surge, VA hospitals not requiring masks for all patientsIndividual hospitals may consider mask mandates if they see a surge in COVID-19 cases locally.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
US military academies focus on oaths and loyalty to ConstitutionThe service academies are trying to update how they teach future officers to navigate the country’s political polarization.By Gary Fields, AP4 months ago
West Point and the Naval Academy can keep affirmative action — for nowTwo judges determined it was too early in the legal process to make a decision on the contentious issue of affirmative action in the service academies.By Irene Loewenson4 months ago
Here are the military services’ top leaders heading into 2024The services have newly confirmed leaders heading into 2024.By Meghann Myers4 months ago
DOD to study whether COVID-19 vaccine helped or hurt troopsA provision in the annual defense bill continues the controversy surrounding the vaccine.By Leo Shane III4 months ago