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
Man achieves goal to bury the father he never knew, a World War II veteran, with military honors
Having waited 64 years for the reunion, Rex Beach struggled to leave his father's casket when the time came.
By Shane Hoover, The (Canton, Ohio) Repository via the AP
Alabama city built on federal dollars feeling shutdown pinch
About 70 federal agencies are located at the Army’s 38,000-acre Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. As the government shutdown drags into a third week, people and businesses that rely on some facet of Washington-backed spending for their livelihood are showing the strain.
American contractor and former Green Beret killed in Iraq fight had five Bronze Stars and multiple deployments
Former Green Beret Master Sgt. Richard Anthony Rodriguez earned five Bronze Stars, one with V device for combat valor, and was awarded five Army Commendation Medals, one for valor.
By Shawn Snow
West Virginia lawmaker, a retired paratrooper, to resign to focus on run for president
A retired Army paratrooper and West Virginia lawmaker who formalized his campaign for the presidency on Veterans Day is stepping down from the state Senate.
Why a Chinese officer said South China Sea island fortification is driven by ‘threats’
China may further fortify man-made islands in the South China Sea depending on threats faced by the outposts, a Chinese naval officer said Wednesday.
Heathens hold religious services rooted in Norse paganism aboard aircraft carrier
The faith rooted in Norse myths is experiencing a resurgence.
By J.D. Simkins
‘We’ll see how frightened America is’ — Chinese admiral says sinking US carriers key to dominating South China Sea
"What the United States fears the most is taking casualties,” the admiral said.
By J.D. Simkins
The Army’s top officer, Gen. Mark Milley, makes surprise stop in Kabul
The U.S. Army’s chief of staff made a surprise visit to the capital Kabul where he met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to discuss prospects for a peaceful end to the country’s 17-year war, the United States' longest.
New in 2019: Are exchanges and commissaries headed toward a merger?
Lawmakers want the stores to be operated efficiently, but want to preserve the benefits.
By Karen Jowers
‘You’re not some p-ssy sitting on the sidelines’ & other Mattis-isms: Secretary of Defense edition
Mattis brought characteristics he's well known during his time as secretary of defense.
By J.D. Simkins