In reversal of recent years, military sex assault reports dropA confidential survey also found a 19% drop in the number service members who said they'd experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press8 hours ago
House panel takes aim at Navy size, new capabilities in defense billHere are some of the issues House lawmakers take issue with, in regard to the Navy's fleet plans.By Megan Eckstein35 hours ago
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 weeks ago
More food options, better access coming for commissary customersThe commissary director aims to bring more customers in to take advantage of commissary savings.By Karen Jowers2 weeks ago
Stretch your grocery dollars at May commissary sidewalk salesFight inflation. Find out when your commissary store will hold its sidewalk sale in May.By Karen Jowers2 weeks ago
FY25 defense budget work to ramp up after security supplemental finishDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 30, 2024.By Leo Shane III2 weeks ago
No paper, no plastic: Be ready as commissaries adopt reusable bagsReusable bags can be more expensive for commissary shoppers up front, but more cost-effective in the long run.By Karen Jowers3 weeks 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.3 weeks ago
Vets advocates push Supreme Court to dump laws punishing homelessness A case being considered by the Supreme Court could have far-reaching impact on efforts to help homeless veterans.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Special Forces soldiers in NW Florida still awaiting child care centerA decision on whether Special Forces families will get a child development center at Camp "Bull" Simons, Florida, may arrive in the coming weeks.By Karen Jowers3 weeks ago
Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas movesHere's how an agreement between the Pentagon and State Department will help federally employed military spouses move their jobs overseas in a PCS.By Karen Jowers4 weeks ago
VA to largely end animal testing on dogs, cats within two yearsThe Department of Veterans Affairs is slated to largely end testing on dogs, cats and nonhuman primates within the next two years.By Jonathan Lehrfeld4 weeks ago