Barracks problems take center stage at military readiness hearing'I want Marines focused on bullets on bad guys, not managing HVAC systems.'By Zamone Perez2 weeks ago
Red Hill families describe harms from tainted water in trial lead-upIn the trial starting Monday, the Justice Department will question if families were exposed to jet fuel and whether it accounted for illnesses.By Christina Jedra, Honolulu Civil Beat3 weeks ago
Homelessness among veterans jumps more than 7%The rise comes after years of progress in reducing the number of veterans facing stable housing issues.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Troops’ housing allowances will get a 5% boost in 2024Housing allowances on average will get a boost, but not the historic increase seen in 2023.By Karen Jowers5 months ago
Black women’s group defends affirmative action at military academiesLawsuits filed against West Point and the Naval Academy seek to end the use of race as a factor in admissions there.By Irene Loewenson5 months ago
Jill Biden tells military children, ‘You teach us how to be brave’It was the first year Jill Biden has hosted her annual Toys for Tots event at the White House rather than at a local military base.By Irene Loewenson5 months ago
Senators say DOD has a ‘long way to go’ to fix military housing issuesSenators want answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on steps the Pentagon is taking to address continued problems in family housing.By Karen Jowers5 months ago
OpinionWhat states can do to help veterans experiencing homelessnessIn the United States, a critical yet often overlooked area of public investment is transitional housing for veterans.By Michael Embrich5 months ago
The 6 best socks for troops — for hiking, for boots, for warm climates and coldWhen your feet feel good, it makes you feel good even in challenging conditions. These are the socks you need for work and play.By Berne Broudy5 months ago
‘The need is significant’ in Marine Reserves’ 2023 Toys for Tots drive Staff Sgt. James Caldwell's personal connection to Toys for Tots began years ago, when he also was one of those children who received toys.By Karen Jowers6 months ago
VA again found homes for 38K struggling vets in 2023Department outreach efforts have helped nearly 80,000 veterans since the start of 2022.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
US Navy upgrading torpedoes, leveraging cloud computing for submarinesApart from defeating torpedoes with torpedoes (yes, you read that right), the Navy is also improving its safety gear.By Megan Eckstein6 months ago