Pentagon red tape blocking bigger pilot bonuses authorized by CongressThe Army and Navy want to give more money to pilots whose service is ending, but they're blocked by bureaucracy.By Davis Winkie6 months ago
Why colorblindness disqualifies military pilot hopefulsEach service has its own vision requirements for enlistment or commission. But within the branches, specific occupations have different standards.By Sarah Sicard11 months ago
As egg prices soar, how does DOD avoid scrambling to keep troops fed?Don't expect to see a chow hall devoid of eggs any time soon.By Sarah Sicard14 months ago
Nebraska considers using veterans to help address teacher shortageA new bill would allow qualifying veterans to teach in Nebraska, but critics say it is not the solution to the state’s teacher shortage.By Paul Hammel, The Nebraska Examiner15 months ago
Smaller firms at Army trade show say they’re hard-hit by market shocksDefense firms are grappling with the economic fallout from the pandemic, but small businesses say their pain is acute.By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris19 months ago
Housing allowances are about to go up for more than 100K troopsDoD has unveiled a number of initiatives to improve quality of life for service members, including a boost in Basic Allowance in Housing for some troops.By Meghann Myers and Karen Jowers19 months ago