OpinionTricare fails pregnant service members. Here’s how to fix it."Right of first refusal" waivers should be accessible and available without question to any woman in service, an Air Force major argues.By Maj. Amanda Rebhi14 days ago
What Marines may be learning from Houthi tactics in the Red SeaTo some observers of the Marine Corps’ modernization plans, aspects of the Houthis' operations in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden sound familiar.By Irene Loewenson2 weeks ago
Finally, sailors can put hands in their pockets under policy updateA Navy policy change now allows sailors to put their hands in their pockets, wear the bucket cover, rock better PT gear and sport false eyelashes.By Diana Stancy3 months ago
Islamic Resistance in Iraq blamed for fatal drone attack on US troopsSunday's drone attack on the Tower 22 base in Jordan killed three U.S. soldiers.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press4 months ago
VA to drop limits on IVF services for vets, following DOD’s leadPreviously, only married couples were eligible for VA assistance with in vitro fertilization.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Drone that killed US troops may have been mistaken for friendlyPreliminary reports suggest the enemy drone that struck the Tower 22 installation may have been mistaken for an American drone returning to base.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 months ago
Military to cover IVF for unmarried couples, single troops and moreA New York state lawsuit is prompting the changes.By Meghann Myers4 months ago
New in 2024: Housing panel gives military families a voiceService members and spouses from each U.S. military branch will be invited to join a new housing-focused working group.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
New Tricare benefits delayed due to continued contract protestImprovements will be delayed, including those related to specialty care referrals after a PCS move.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
New system to improve shipments of troops’ household goods delayedThe new system reportedly will not be ready to move all domestic shipments by the summer 2024.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
Defense, vets issues will factor in 2024 presidential raceMilitary and veterans policies will play a role in the debate over who should serve as commander-in-chief.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Here are the military services’ top leaders heading into 2024The services have newly confirmed leaders heading into 2024.By Meghann Myers5 months ago