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
The military must not settle for being a microcosm
At a minimum, the military should be a reflection of the best in our society, says the author of this commentary.
By Asha Padmanabhan
Best pics of the week: Feb. 7, 2021
Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star in the Bering Strait, 83-year vigil of the Tomb of the Unknown, and B-52 refueled over Central Command area, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Two guardsmen dead of COVID-19 complications, bringing military’s total to 19
The deaths are the first reported for February.
Need a date night idea? Try MREs
If you can't cook for your date, the military has you covered.
By Sarah Sicard
In uncertain economic times, some of the services are upping their recruiting goals
Mass unemployment creates big opportunities for recruiting.
100-year-old Army veteran recalls fighting on Hacksaw Ridge, getting shot twice on Okinawa
James Chapman survived bloddy battles in WW II and just celebrated his 100th birthday
By Lee Ward and Matt Jones
Best pics of the week: Jan. 31, 2021
Snow at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, well-deck operations aboard the USS Essex, National Guard troops in Washington, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Ohio town reckons with 2 military veterans charged in Capitol riot
Army veteran Jessica Watkins tended bar and recruited members for a local militia group affiliated with the Oath Keepers, federal authorities allege.
FDA approves Army-developed battlefield TBI blood test
The test detects two proteins present after TBI occurs.
By Todd South
A fake story about the secretary of defense stole my real byline
It looked like a Defense News story but the truth was this meme was full of lies and intent on spreading misinformation.
By Joe Gould