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
Officer accused of stealing armored vehicle and going for joy ride researched bomb-making, flew to Iraq
Yabut’s recent online search history revealed interest in bomb-making materials.
By J.D. Simkins
US prepared to strike back against cyberattacks amid report of naval systems breaches
Cyberattacks from Russia, China, North Korea and Iran are increasingly sophisticated and, until recently, were done with little concern for the consequences, the top Pentagon cyber leaders told a congressional committee on Wednesday.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US aircraft strike Afghan checkpoint after possible friendly fire incident
American forces conducted an airstrike near an Afghan National Army checkpoint after the Afghan forces manning the checkpoint exchanged fire with a joint U.S. and Afghan force convoy.
By Kyle Rempfer
Spec ops in trouble: Mired in scandal and under Pentagon review, what will it take to clean house?
Crimes and suicides among spec ops troops set off alarms for Congress, which ordered a Pentagon review of what's happening to the force.
The Army is scaling back its projected growth plans
The Army scaled back its five-year growth plans in the proposed budget released Tuesday.
By Tara Copp, AP
This soldier’s son will receive his Medal of Honor this month
Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins originally earned the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions in 2007.
Can LSD and magic mushrooms help win wars? This Marine officer says ‘yes’
These drugs have the potential to “significantly heighten alertness, creativity, and problem solving."
By J.D. Simkins
This vet launched grenades for the Army. Now she’s a model and beauty pageant queen.
Raquel Riley Thomas is an ex-Army captain who also happens to be a business owner, pageant queen, model and Instagram influencer.
By Joshua Axelrod
New group wants to be strong voice for military kids’ education
New coalition to advise policymakers on how to give military children the education they need.
By Karen Jowers
Chelsea Manning back in jail after refusing to testify on WikiLeaks
The 31-year-old can face up to 18 months in jail for refusing to testify before a grand jury.
By J.D. Simkins