What troops need to know about military retirement pay in 2024Learn about retirement pay and more in Military Times' 2024 Pay and Benefits Guide.16 months ago
Pentagon won’t say if troop deployment tempo exceeds recommended goalThe Pentagon says its data on whether troops are getting three months home for every month deployed is classified.19 months ago
New in 2021: The transgender ban, diversity initiatives and toxic chemical research — what will become of these Trump-era policies?Trump administration changes to the Defense Department could stay or go.
New in 2021: Biden’s defense secretary pick faces some hurdlesLloyd Austin, a retired Army general, will take the helm after four years of turmoil at the Pentagon.
DoD spends millions on protecting bases from climate change but fails to track program impact, report saysThree Pentagon grant programs need to have measurable benchmarks for success, according to the Government Accountability Office.
Toxic chemical exposure can increase risk for COVID-19 complications — and adverse reactions to vaccineScientists are concerned that those with high levels of PFAS exposure might not get the COVID-19 vaccine's full benefits.
This bill would grant automatic care to veterans who believe burn pit exposures made them sickThe law would grant automatic benefits to troops exposed to burn pits.
Biden SECDEF choice, a recently retired general, says he’s prepared to embrace civilian mindsetBoth President-elect Biden and his defense secretary pick made their cases for his nomination.
Troops could begin getting COVID-19 vaccines as early as next week, and they won’t be mandatoryThe vaccine won't be mandatory until after a full FDA approval.
Retired surgeons general say Trump’s transgender ban damaged military readinessA Palm Center study found that the policy negative affected recruiting, retention and morale.
A reserve Navy Seabee, 33, is the 13th service member to die from COVID-19 complicationsBuilder 2nd Class Nathan Huff Bishop died Dec. 1.
Pilots, maintainers are worn out and under-trained, aviation safety commission says A military aviation safety commission found a host of institutional problems.