Latest "Military Personnel" stories

Military abortion options expected to be debated in annual defense bill process

Democratic lawmakers have already been pushing for military leaders to ensure access to abortion services for troops stationed in states hoping to outlaw the procedure.

By Leo Shane III

12 months ago

Air Mobility Command employees work at the passenger terminal service counter at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30, 2018. (Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks/Air Force)

COVID-19 testing rules change at Air Force terminals around the world

A recent policy change affects passengers age 2 and older.

By Rachel S. Cohen

18 months ago

Ops readiness concerns loom over military’s COVID-19 vaccination deadlines

The Air Force will offer a blueprint for how to handle troops who refuse to get a coronavirus vaccine.

By Rachel S. Cohen

19 months ago

The Space Force met its 18-month deadline to get up and running. Here’s what’s next.

Space Force leadership expects to take on wideband satellite communications in the Army and narrowband SATCOM operations in the Navy this fall.

By Rachel S. Cohen

22 months ago

SECDEF stand down on extremism not meant to be panacea, says Pentagon spokesman

DoD creates commission and orders stand down.

2 years ago

The military leads all other professions in the number of days spent drinking per year, study claims

Over the course of just four years, the average number of days military personnel spent drinking per year went up by 34.

4 years ago