Congress avoids government shutdown, drops Ukraine aidCongress passed a bipartisan short-term funding bill at the last minute after removing $6 billion in Ukraine assistance.
Air Force revamps first week of boot camp to build trust, life skillsThe first week of Air Force boot camp will emphasize stress management, physical fitness and cleanliness.
Air Force to review discharges of troops with mental health conditionsDischarges will get a fresh look as part of a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed against the Air Force in 2021.
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VeteransArmy vet at center of burn pits fight wins $2.5 million verdict Le Roy Torres lost his job as a Texas state trooper after suffering injuries from burn pit smoke in Iraq.
Biden says there’s ‘not much time’ to keep aid flowing to UkrainePresident Joe Biden spoke Sunday after Congress passed a short-term funding package that dropped assistance for Ukraine in the fight against Russia.
Gen. Milley delivers defense of democracy in farewell addressThe farewell tribute on the base just outside Washington was both rousing and somber, with marching bands, troop salutes and speeches.
Petition to retire Pat Tillman’s #40 jersey league-wide gains momentumA petition for the NFL to retire Pat Tillman's jersey number has collected over 80,000 signatures.
Plan would boost GI Bill payouts for students in online summer classesCurrently, veterans lose half their monthly living stipend if they attend classes remotely.
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How a soldier who feared he missed the war went on to earn the MoHThe 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.
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Air Force to review discharges of troops with mental health conditionsDischarges will get a fresh look as part of a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed against the Air Force in 2021.By Rachel S. Cohen3 days ago
Government shutdown set to disrupt military, VA servicesDaycare availability, military relocations and non-essential training will all be upended by the federal budget fight.By Karen Jowers and Leo Shane III3 days ago
Only Ukraine’s guardian angel docs know true toll of counteroffensiveThe medical teams near Ukraine's front lines estimate they've treated tens of thousands of troops, injured in the counteroffensive.By Thomas Mutch, Special to Military Times4 days ago
United Airlines eases job path for transitioning military pilots Less turbulence: Airline touts 'pilot buddy' program, helping military pilots complete requirements they need for transition to civilian aviation.By Karen Jowers4 days ago
OpinionThe demographic and fiscal time bombs ticking inside the PentagonThe lack of 18-year-olds to serve and our country’s towering fiscal deficits will endanger our national security in the near term.By John Ferrari4 days ago
‘Muzzle’ pits veteran-turned-cop into quest for revenge, identity "Muzzle" premieres Sept. 29.By Sarah Sicard4 days ago
Child care fees plunge for many military familiesThe cost of child care is going down for many military families. In some cases they will be paying 30% to 40% less.By Karen Jowers4 days ago
No timeline exists to confirm top leaders for Navy, Air Force Concerns about a looming government shutdown are pushing military nomination work to the side for now.By Leo Shane III4 days ago
Gen Z Marine lays out some ideas for fixing military recruitmentSome people think of Gen Z as the “everyone-gets-a-trophy generation,” 2nd Lt. Matthew Weiss said. But that’s not how he sees it.By Irene Loewenson4 days ago
What will it take to fix so many lousy barracks? lawmakers ask"It will take years to address the chronic neglect and underfunding we uncovered" in barracks, GAO says.By Karen Jowers5 days ago
Air Force begins redesign of glitchy ‘myDecs’ award-nomination portal“I’d call it a piece of s***, but manure has value,” one Redditor said of myDecorations.By Rachel S. Cohen5 days ago
Where does your state rank in defense spending?The Defense Department spent more money in Virginia than any other state.By Zamone Perez5 days ago
Defense Secretary Austin’s salary cut to $1 under GOP budget planDemocratic lawmakers decried the move as a childish political attack.By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris5 days ago
Milley leaves Joint Chiefs with a legacy of controversy, consequence The Joint Chiefs Chairman steps down this week after four years of fights with Trump and tensions around the globe.By Leo Shane III and Jonathan Lehrfeld5 days ago
Bill would ease federal loan forgiveness process for troops, vetsCritics say defense and education officials need more coordination to improve the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.By Leo Shane III5 days ago
Soldier who crossed into North Korea 2 months ago is back in US handsThe announcement of Pvt. Travis King’s release surprised some observers who had expected North Korea to drag out his detention.5 days ago