Will DOD need to start producing some medicines to protect troops?In some cases, it could be cheaper and safer for the military to manufacture medicines troops need.By Karen Jowers19 hours ago
Navy’s next amphibious ship named for Marines’ Helmand province fightThe Navy will honor the Marines and sailors who served in Afghanistan with the name of the next America-class amphibious ship.By Megan Eckstein and Irene Loewenson2 days ago
Empty shelves at commissaries? Officials aim to beef up the supply"What grocery store runs out of potatoes?" asked one military wife in South Korea.By Karen Jowers4 weeks ago
Coast Guard searches for US Marine who went swimming in Puerto RicoSamuel Wanjiru, 26, was said to have been visiting the island with his family.5 weeks ago
More military commissaries to offer home grocery delivery this yearMore troops and their families will be able to get groceries delivered directly to their doorsteps starting this summer.By Karen Jowers6 weeks ago
Future USS John F. Kennedy kicks off topside catapult testingCar-like carriages weighing up to 80,000 pounds are being launched off the carrier to test its jet catapult system.By Diana Stancy7 weeks ago
Sub Boise will begin its overhaul nine years late, with $1.2B contractSubmarine Boise will begin its maintenance overhaul — originally meant to start in fiscal 2016 — after the Navy awarded HII a $1.2 billion contract.By Megan Eckstein2 months ago
Missile Defense Agency boss had affairs with subordinates: IG reportThe agency's executive director was found to have used her position to get one of her partners promoted.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Troops are still waiting weeks for off-base mental health appointmentsA new government watchdog report found troops waited more than two weeks for an urgent appointment off base.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
New Tricare contracts to start next January, promising better careNew Tricare contracts aim to improve access to health care, clinical quality and patient safety, as well as increase military readiness.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
Federal judge clears way for new Tricare West Region contractA new generation of Tricare contracts is designed to improve care for the 9.6 million Tricare beneficiaries under their purview.By Karen Jowers3 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 Press3 months ago