US spent $6 billion in the past 3 years to recruit and retain troops
The multi-year effort has been part of a growing campaign to counter enlistment shortfalls.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
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Pentagon lost contact with Army helo that caused DC jet diversions
Controllers lost contact on May 1 because a temporary control tower antenna had not been set up at the correct location, Brig. Gen. Matthew Braman told AP.
By Tara Copp, AP
Marines clear XO fired from the Navy’s Gladiators
Over the protests of his Navy superiors, on Aug. 5 the Marine Corps relieved the lieutenant colonel after 52 months as the XO of the sea service's East Coast F/A-18E/F Super Hornet training squadron.
By Navy Times staff
After baby’s death on Hawaii base, DoD calls for investigations into unauthorized daycare allegations
'We do not condone child care that is unauthorized and/or unregulated.'
By Karen Jowers
US envoy rejects claim coalition airstrikes amount to ‘war crime’ by key UN Syria panel
The United States' top envoy for Syria rejected Thursday findings by U.N.-backed investigators that deadly airstrikes by the U.S.-led coalition early this year may amount to a war crime.
Investigation begins into how cargo ship ended on its side
The Golden Ray capsized early Sunday soon after it departed the Port of Brunswick, about 70 miles south of Savannah.
New blood test could help identify troops and veterans with PTSD
Researchers hope the findings lead to a more reliable way to diagnose and address the disorder.
Girl’s message for equality received in a big way: Green Army women figurines are on the way
A company responds to a girl's request for LIttle Green Army Women.
By J.D. Simkins
Army launches inquiry into how teen with autism and arm disorders was recruited
A 19-year-old diagnosed with autism and taking anxiety medications says a recruiter encouraged him to enlist but to conceal the diagnosis.
By Kyle Rempfer
Can POTUS sign your MAGA hat? Experts weigh-in on recent campaign season controversies involving troops
There are reasons to be wary of politicizing the military beyond the concern, however unlikely, of a military junta.
By Kyle Rempfer