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US military pier in Gaza to cost $320 million, Pentagon estimates
The 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 Press
Senior leaders worry DOD pay models don’t reflect demands on troops
Lawmakers and senior military leaders say that military pay needs to be based more on the role and responsibilites of troops, and not simply their age.
Afghanistan withdrawal errors came despite military concerns
Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley testified before Congress on Tuesday about the mistakes leading up to the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021.
Joint VA/DOD medical site launches new health records system
The nation's only joint Veterans Affairs and Defense Department health care center began using a new compatible medical records system on Saturday.
William Post, military veteran who invented Pop-Tarts, dead at 96
William “Bill” Post, creator of the Pop-Tart, deployed with the U.S. military in the Pacific post-WWII.
By Sarah Sicard
Biden meets grieving families of 3 US troops killed in Jordan
Dignified transfers have become relatively uncommon in recent years as the U.S. has withdrawn from conflicts abroad.
US Navy works on war response plan amid Red Sea ship surge
The Navy is mulling how it could push more ships into a fight and sustain them once there, as it considers what a modern wartime footing looks like.
Shock, grief and mourning for 3 soldiers killed in Jordan drone strike
The three citizen-soldiers from different corners of Georgia all died in a drone strike on a U.S. base in Jordan near the Syrian border.
Fatal drone attack similar to recent incidents in Iraq and Syria
Three U.S troops were killed and at least another 40 were wounded in Sunday's attack on the Tower 22 base.
Senators question legality of Biden’s Houthi strikes in Yemen
Some lawmakers argue Biden needs congressional authorization to strike Yemen's Houthis amid reports the White House is planning a months-long campaign.
US Naval Community College reaches initial operating capability
The U.S. Naval Community College, known as USNCC, aims to provide service members certifications and two-year associate's degrees.
By Diana Stancy