Danger pay for US troops could double, expand to more regions
The U.S. defense budget request for Fiscal Year 2027 has raised the prospect of an increase in the monthly stipend paid out to troops in dangerous regions.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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The US Army wants to manufacture meatless proteins in combat zones
The service "is exploring how the emerging alternative-protein sector can help meet several objectives, including enhancing food supply chain resilience."
By Michael Peck
White House’s slate of nominees would put familiar faces back in the Pentagon
A group on Pentagon nominees have experience dealing with the Pentagon’s acquisition system and extensive knowledge from industry, but they also have the scars from programs gone wrong and occasionally tense relationships with lawmakers.
By Defense News staff
Best pics of the week: May 9, 2021
The Thunderbirds return to an air show after three decades, Vinson sailors have a message for Mom, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Female soldiers celebrate the Army’s new ponytail, braid policy
It's the first day of a new hair era for the Army. Here's how it's going.
By Sarah Sicard
US sends more warplanes to Afghanistan to protect troop pullout
Gen. Mark Milley said F-18 attack planes have been added to a previously announced package of air and sea power that can be called upon as protection for withdrawing troops.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Lt. Col. Allen West challenges reporter to drop and do 30 pushups
Nothing like breaking a sweat in a suit before giving a press conference.
By Sarah Sicard
Joint Chiefs chairman urges greater racial diversity in the military
Gen. Mark Milley told a Howard University ROTC commissioning ceremony that diversity is an important strength of the military but is still inadequate.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
‘Thank you’ from Afghanistan: How to continue counterterrorism after the withdrawal
The U.S. and coalition partners should continue their support for the Afghan National Army, and help Afghanistan establish a special operations forces and counterterrorism center for the region, says the author of this commentary.
By Lt. Gen. M. Farid Ahmadi
Wisconsin National Guard soldier, friend charged in Capitol attack
Both men admitted they entered the Capitol, an FBI affidavit said.
A safety brief from the desk of Dr. Seuss
A safety brief in the voice of the famed Dr. Seuss.
By Sarah Sicard
Retired Ranger Col. Ralph Puckett, 94, to receive Medal of Honor for Korean War battle
The battle for Hill 205 was part of a counteroffensive that marked the Chinese entrance into the Korean War, destroyed the Eighth Army’s right flank and triggered a massive U.S. retreat.
By Kyle Rempfer