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 Press3 hours ago
Army cuts hundreds of hours of redundant online training requirementsThe changes are effective immediately. Students in courses now do not have to complete them.By Todd South10 hours ago
Burn pits increased risk of asthma, heart problems, new DOD data showsResearchers tracked nearly 460,000 veterans and found increased risk of several respiratory and heart issues among individuals who deployed near burn pits.By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
Supreme Court to hear another major veterans benefits case this fallThe high court will consider whether VA officials are properly reviewing benefits decisions that deny veterans medical help.By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
Army says fitness plan cut injuries and drug use, aids mental healthWhile the whole Army saw increases in problem areas, Holistic Health and Fitness units reported significantly lower increases across categories.By Todd South2 weeks ago
Korean War hero Ralph Puckett Jr. lies in honor at US CapitolCongress gave one of its highest final tributes on Monday to Ralph Puckett Jr., the last living Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War.2 weeks ago
More food options, better access coming for commissary customersThe commissary director aims to bring more customers in to take advantage of commissary savings.By Karen Jowers2 weeks ago
What you need to know about transitioning out of the militaryGetting out of the military? Here's what you need to know.By Dave Lubach2 weeks ago
FY25 defense budget work to ramp up after security supplemental finishDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 30, 2024.By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
One in five soldiers see sexual harassment, hardly any report itNone of the eight brigades reviewed included bullying or harassment questions on the surveys.By Todd South3 weeks ago
Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.By Karen Jowers3 weeks ago
The Coast Guard’s only Medal of Honor recipient died rescuing MarinesWhen asked if he could go back and extract the overwhelmed Marines from Guadalcanal, the 22-year-old Munro reportedly gave a confident, “Hell, yeah!”By Claire Barrett3 weeks ago