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US troops put new Philippine military sites to test in Balikatan drill
Some of the newest Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites got a workout in the Philippines during the bilateral Balikatan exercise this month.
By Jen Judson
More troops would be eligible for new allowance under DOD proposal
Just 77 military families have qualified for the Basic Needs Allowance, a stipend that can amount to more than $1,000 a month, under the current rules.
By Karen Jowers
Brrr! Navy runs Arctic explosive ordnance disposal training exercise
The exercise sought to hone Navy EOD and diver skills within the chilly confines of a simulated Arctic environment.
By Diana Stancy
Enlisted leaders urge lawmakers to fully fund troop housing allowance
Bringing back 100% funding for BAH would have a big impact on troops, the military's senior enlisted advisers told lawmakers.
By Karen Jowers
Former acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly shares his side of things
Former Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly's memoir addresses COVID, Capt. Crozier and his shouting match with the former chief of naval operations.
$50M+ improperly spent on DOD credit cards during COVID pandemic
In one instance, funds were spent to investigate a sinkhole, according to a recent Defense Department Inspector General report.
Australian officers graduate from Navy’s Nuclear Power Training Unit
It remains unclear whether Australian Lt. Cmdr. Adam Klyne needed a no-shave chit for that beard.
NATO holds its biggest exercises in decades, involving 90K personnel
Dubbed "Steadfast Defender 24," the drill come as Russia’s war on Ukraine bogs down.
By The Associated Press
Amid COVID surge, VA hospitals not requiring masks for all patients
Individual hospitals may consider mask mandates if they see a surge in COVID-19 cases locally.
New in 2024: Testing to decide future of new Marine landing ship
The landing ship medium will be the Corps' first modern stern landing vessel.
By Todd South
Time to test a ship-based hypersonic missile launcher
Flight tests are slated to begin in 2024.
By Diana Stancy