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Navy continues to struggle in recruiting as other services near goal
The Navy is performing better than it did last year, but is projected to miss its recruiting goal by roughly 6,700 sailors this fiscal year.
By Diana Stancy
Coast Guard petty officer’s conviction overturned in baby death case
Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Kathleen E. Richard, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of her infant daughter in 2022.
Coast Guard responds following Baltimore bridge collapse
The Coast Guard and multiple partners agencies responded to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland.
Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rush
If Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.
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.
Navy considers accelerating promotion timeline for junior officers
Officials stressed that any decision to accelerate Navy junior officer promotion has not yet been finalized.
By Diana Stancy
Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira pleads guilty in federal court
Teixeira's plea agreement with prosecutors calls for a prison sentence between 11 and nearly 17 years.
Guard officials probing Texas general’s appearance at Trump rally
The Texas adjutant general stood in uniform beside the former president during a campaign event on immigration policy.
Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira expected to plead guilty
A plea hearing is set for March 4 in Boston’s federal courthouse.
The National Guard’s quiet role in Iraq, Syria and Jordan
Guardsmen are facing more hostility downrange than they have in years.
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates say
Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.
By Davis Winkie