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Limited cell phone usage to be allowed for recruits in Navy boot camp
Allowing recruits to use their cellphones during basic training comes as the Navy eyes ways to lower attrition rates and increase interest in joining up.
By Diana Stancy
Half of US public approves of Washington’s arms deliveries to Ukraine
A new survey finds American support for Washington's backing of Ukraine has ebbed slightly since the war began 15 months ago.
Sailors who sign up for 3-year journeyman sea tours to get bonus pay
Benefits include incentive bonuses ranging from $200 to $800 a month.
By Diana Stancy
SecDef says Senate confirmation fight hurts national security
The letter from Lloyd Austin is the latest criticism of Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold of all senior military moves.
No end in sight to Senate fight over military nominations
Nearly 200 nominations have been stalled over one senator's objections to military abortion policies.
Global military spending up to an all-time high
A Sweden-based watchdog says global military spending grew for the eighth consecutive year in 2022 to an all-time high of $2.24 trillion.
More missiles, less vehicles: Australia unveils strategic review
For the first time, the review addresses the need to harden Australia’s air bases and secure fuel supplies against attack from Australia’s north.
Abortion fight in Senate snarls hundreds of military promotions
GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville has vowed to hold up all military nominations over his objections to the military's abortion policies.
China’s neighbors seek expanded partnerships with US to deter, defend
The Pentagon’s efforts to improve U.S. force posture in the Pacific have yielded a flurry of major agreements, with allies motivated by China's behavior.
By Joe Gould