Pentagon expands firearm access for off-duty military members on base
The memorandum instructed installation commanders to consider requests with a “presumption of approval."
By Eve Sampson
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Hegseth asks Army’s top general to retire, fires two others as Iran war rages
The Pentagon intends to replace him with a leader aligned with Hegseth and President Donald Trump’s vision for the Army, an official told Military Times.
By Tanya Noury
IHG® Army Hotels: Celebrating 12 Years
At IHG® Army Hotels, it has been an honor to serve our military community for the past 12 years. We understand the challenges and sacrifices that come with the military life, and it brings us great pleasure to know that we’re supporting your mission well, scoring an average of 4.3 on a 5-point scale in our Guest Satisfaction Surveys, and being awarded 5 out of 5 stars on the Garrison Commander Evaluation Metric every year since 2017.
17 months later, Congress still waits for details about deadly al-Shabab attack in Kenya
Nearly 18 months have passed since the Manda Bay, Kenya, attack took the lives of 3 Americans. Congress has yet to be briefed.
Best pics of the week: Aug. 8, 2021
Soldiers and airmen take part in Exercise Forager 21 in the Pacific, Navy divers prepare for deployment, Marines battle fires and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
State Guard units can’t limit troops’ off-duty protests by their troops, National Guard Bureau memo says
A Defense Department instruction on service members' protest activities does not apply to National Guard troops who are not “in a Title 10 duty status under federal command and control."
By Davis Winkie
WATCH: A-10s use rural Michigan highway as a runway
For perhaps the first time ever, modern Air Force warplanes intentionally landed on a U.S. roadway.
DoD could announce mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy as early as Friday: reports
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is seeking authority to mandate vaccines for the entire active-duty force, which could happen by Friday.
Trio of exercises had soldiers and airmen island-hopping in the Pacific this summer
Soldiers and airmen conducted large-scale logistics, maneuver, air defense and parachute training during Exercise Forager 21 and Pacific Iron 21 on Guam and Oceania islands in July.
By Todd South
Recent commentary on Army lodging program asks the wrong question
It’s the nature of privatization that once you have done it, it’s difficult to turn back.
By Everett Kelley
Everyday activities that would be greatly improved by wearing a glow belt
Safety first. Make the glow belt part of your everyday life.
By Sarah Sicard
Military-funded research looks for the secret to GPS-free navigation in a bird’s eye
Researchers can synthesize DNA that could be used for future navigation applications.
By Todd South