China’s military buildup makes US increasingly vulnerable, DOD says
The Pentagon's latest annual report on the People’s Liberation Army described China’s recent buildup as “historic.”
By Tanya Noury
Latest ""
Military recruiting off to ‘strong start’ for fiscal 2026, DOD says
Overall, the services met an average of 103% of their active-duty recruiting goals for fiscal 2025, according to the Defense Department.
By Karen Jowers
Coasties to get $2,000 one-time ‘devotion to duty’ payment
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard will receive their own (taxed) version of President Donald Trump’s “Warrior Dividend” this month.
By Patricia Kime
‘Warrior dividend’ is on the way to troops, Trump says
In honor of America's 250th anniversary, troops will receive $1,776 before Christmas, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.
By Karen Jowers
Army, Navy underreported low-scoring recruits, DOD watchdog finds
A Pentagon watchdog found that the Army and Navy failed to accurately calculate the number of recruits who scored low on military aptitude tests.
By Eve Sampson
Lawmakers move to further restrict cellphones in DOD schools
Overall, cellphone use is not a systemic issue, says DODEA.
By Karen Jowers