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New recruiting programs put Army, Air Force on track to meet goals
After several difficult years, the Army and Air Force say they are on track to meet their recruiting goals this year.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
More vets could be headed to DOD medical sites to get VA health care
Leaders from the two departments are discussing allowing VA staff to move into unused space at more than a dozen military hospitals.
Yemen’s Houthis can still fight despite US-led airstrikes
The Iran-backed Houthis claimed to have shot down a U.S. drone Tuesday.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Air Force recruiting rebounds while Army, Navy still struggle
Air Force recruiting boss Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein said Tuesday he is “cautiously optimistic” about staying on track for the rest of the year.
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates say
Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.
By Davis Winkie
Lloyd Austin undergoes procedure, expected to resume duties Tuesday
Austin's medical issue is not expected to interfere with his cancer recovery, according to his doctors.
Navy ‘urgently’ needs to fix new Hawaii water issues, lawmaker says
Officials are trying to determine why there's an oily sheen and chemical taste in tap water.
By Karen Jowers
Austin agrees to testify before Congress about his medical missteps
The defense secretary had been non-committal about appearing before lawmakers on the issue.
Marine Corps rated ‘strong,’ US military overall ‘weak,’ report says
The report paints a picture of an aging and understaffed military.
By Sarah Sicard