Military bases teem with PFAS — there’s still no firm plan for cleanupExcessive levels of toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected at 80% of active and decommissioned military bases.By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey, Grist2 days ago
US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in South China SeaAmerican and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.9 days ago
Navy to aid Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse recoveryThe Navy’s Supervisor of Salvage and Diving will use the barges to surface and remove portions of the bridge.By Geoff Ziezulewicz5 weeks ago
US Navy preps hypersonic weapon test this spring, with Army watchingThe Navy's hypersonic weapon test will determine the way forward for the Army's ground-launched hypersonic weapon capability.By Jen Judson5 weeks ago
Navy sees boost in new surface tactics experts amid growing demandMore surface officers are looking to become warfare tactics instructors, or WTIs, according to the head of the program's training.By Megan Eckstein5 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 Jowers6 weeks ago
US Navy making Aegis updates, training changes based on Houthi attacksThe U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin have developed and fielded software updates for destroyers shooting down Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea.By Megan Eckstein6 weeks ago
Fired Navy SEAL CO arrested for DWI and didn’t initially tell commandCapt. Richard A. Zaszewski was arrested for DWI in January and didn't report it until last week, leading to his firing, a defense official confirmed.By Geoff Ziezulewicz6 weeks ago
Navy fires SEAL unit commodoreThe Navy provided no details for Capt. Richard Zaszewski's firing.By Geoff Ziezulewicz6 weeks ago
Senior leaders worry DOD pay models don’t reflect demands on troops Lawmakers and senior military leaders say that military pay needs to be based more on the role and responsibilites of troops, and not simply their age.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
Pentagon won’t say if troop deployment tempo exceeds recommended goalThe Pentagon says its data on whether troops are getting three months home for every month deployed is classified.By Meghann Myers and Davis Winkie6 weeks ago
Your 2024 Military Times Pay and Benefits GuideLearn how your military benefits — including health care, retirement pay and more — have changed in 2024.By Karen Jowers, Leo Shane III and Meghann Myers7 weeks ago