Here’s how looming government shutdown could affect troops, families
Lawmakers are pushing for military pay to continue. Some operations, like child care, may vary from base to base.
By Karen Jowers
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The next military shooter showdown: ‘Call of Duty’ vs. ‘Battlefield’
This fall, two video game franchises are going head-to-head, with the upcoming releases of "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7" and "Battlefield 6."
By Clay Beyersdorfer
The new system for moving troops’ belongings is creating some angst
Are concerns about moving companies' new payment rates causing "unfounded angst," as USTRANSCOM contends?
By Karen Jowers
SEALs operate in the Arctic during Polar Dagger
Operation Polar Dagger earlier this month sought to showcase how the SEALs can conduct missions alongside the conventional fleet.
Navy researchers test robot dogs for ship maintenance
Research teams are experimenting with robot “dogs” — testing their ability to maneuver around Navy ships and take on mundane maintenance tasks.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Congress eyes protecting military pay ahead of government shutdown
Paychecks to troops could be delayed next month unless lawmakers pass measures to guarantee military pay.
7 awful places where it would be better to live than military housing
There’s no shortage of disturbing domeciles to which one can be assigned.
By Sarah Sicard
How a soldier who feared he missed the war went on to earn the MoH
The man who regretted missing combat in World War II despite being present for the conflict’s opening shots retired from the Army a combat-hardened major.
By J.D. Simkins
Army failing to ensure family housing ‘safe’ from lead paint, asbestos
The Army overhauled housing oversight in 2020, but auditors say key portions of its inspection program have failed.
By Davis Winkie
Medical care, child care: How shutdown could affect military families
Inpatient care and acute and emergency outpatient care in DoD medical facilities would be immune from a shutdown.
By Karen Jowers
Three top military leaders confirmed after Senate deal
The Senate is expected to fill three vacancies on the Joint Chiefs of Staff — including the chairman post — after a surprise breakthrough Wednesday.
‘Three Chaplains’ follows Muslim fight for military religious freedom
Three muslim chaplains aspire to change perceptions of their religion in the U.S. military.
By Sarah Sicard