US military pier in Gaza to cost $320 million, Pentagon estimatesThe U.S. and Israel have said they hope to have the mobile pier in place and operations underway by early May.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press3 days ago
Senators unsure about House plan to boost troop pay, housing stipendsHouse lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to increase junior enlisted pay and military housing stipends, but the idea could face opposition in the SenateBy Leo Shane III7 days ago
Enlisted leaders urge lawmakers to fully fund troop housing allowanceBringing back 100% funding for BAH would have a big impact on troops, the military's senior enlisted advisers told lawmakers.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
Troop pay, housing problems lead senior enlisted leaders’ concernsLawmakers are weighing possible changes to military compensation systems as a way to improve families' quality of life.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Senior enlisted leaders to discuss military quality-of-life fixesDefense and veterans hearings for the week of Jan. 29, 2024.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Lawmakers push for better mental health care for new momsThe move is one of several proposals expected in coming months from members of a House panel focused on military quality of life issues.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
New life insurance program for disabled vets sees high demand Veterans can get up to $40,000 in life insruance coverage through the program regardless of their health status.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Navy tests how to relieve carrier strike group warships on stationA new concept would allow a deployed carrier strike group's cruisers and destroyers to be swapped out with fresh ships during deployment.By Diana Stancy4 months ago
Here’s what the Navy is doing to boost SWO retentionIn recent years, retention among SWOs has remained at approximately 34 to 35 percent, up from a 30 percent retention rate roughly 20 years ago.By Diana Stancy4 months ago
Did you write a New Year’s deck log poem? There’s a contest for that.You could win a no-fooling piece of copper sheathing from the USS Constitution.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 months ago
Military quality of life a key focus of Congress in 2024A special House panel has been examining the issue for the last year.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Coming soon: Better Wi-Fi for sailors A pilot program will inform how the Navy goes about expanding Wi-Fi access to the entire fleet.By Diana Stancy4 months ago