Program for youth caregivers, umpire academy among Fisher awardees
Five nonprofits were awarded a total of $400,000 for their innovative support of troops, military families and veterans.
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Troops have been paid again, but what comes next?
The government pulled together funds to pay troops Oct. 15 and now Nov. 1, but officials said it’s doubtful they'll be paid again if the shutdown persists.
Anti-tank quarterbacks: That time the Army put grenades in footballs
The Army attempted to meld Americans’ love of football with combat — with mixed results.
Federal watchdog sues Pentagon for documents about white supremacy
Watchdog American Oversight is suing for documents it believes could illustrate the full scope of white supremacist activity and ideology among troops.
Troops could see monthly bonuses, better housing pay under House plan
A draft version of the annual defense authorization bill calls for more financial support for younger troops.
Boeing F-15EX deliveries slip at least six months after quality errors
A government watchdog also warned that cybersecurity vulnerabilities remain the F-15EX’s primary vulnerability.
Health officials reverse decision on pregnant women at Kadena Air Base
'It’s what we were hoping for, that the pregnant mothers would be able to deliver on Okinawa," said one advocate for Kadena families.
How the voice of Transformers’ Optimus Prime was inspired by a Marine
“There’s a calmness to Optimus Prime, and yet a gentility and strength and honor and dignity, that are synonymous with the Marines."
Unlatched parts ingested into F-35B in Marine Corps mishap in Japan
Parts of a Marine F-35B jet broke off and got sucked into the intake, a Marine spokesman said.
Barracks bill of rights pledges decent living conditions for Marines
Officially, at least, Marines have the right to refuse to live in a barracks room that isn’t habitable.
Major racial disparities exist in military justice system, report says
The report highlighted three areas the Pentagon should remedy, including training and education, service member protections and oversight and transparency.
