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 Press35 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 Eckstein3 days ago
Annual defense authorization work to ramp up in the next few weeksDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 15, 2024.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
US, Japan, S Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leadersA number of U.S. and South Korean guided missile destroyers and a Japanese warship joined for drills in the disputed East China Sea.5 weeks ago
Higher enlisted pay, full housing stipends included in new House planA new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families.By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
US Pacific boss ‘very concerned’ about Chinese aggression in region“What’s next and how far are they willing to go in that area?” U.S. Indo-Pacific Command boss Adm. John Aquilino asked.5 weeks ago
Saildrone, Thales collaborating on sub-sensing unmanned surface vesselU.S. Navy leadership has advocated for a hybrid fleet, with sailors and Marines augmented by smart machines and the equipment they carry.By Colin Demarest6 weeks 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 Jowers6 weeks ago
Defense, VA budget work begins on Capitol Hill as Congress returns Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 8, 2024.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rushIf Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.By Leo Shane III and Karen Jowers8 weeks ago
Monthly bonuses for junior troops included in defense budget planUnder the latest congressional budget plan, troops E-6 and below could start getting monthly bonuses from the Defense Department to offset low base pay.By Leo Shane III8 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 Jowers8 weeks ago