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
West Point cadets are ditching bed-making with this elaborate hack
How the cadets at West Point get out of making their beds every day.
By Sarah Sicard
Remains of World War II pilot on way back to Delaware
Lt. George M. Johnson was one of 10 servicemen killed Jan. 21, 1944, when the B-24J bomber he was co-piloting crashed into Tarawa lagoon in the South Pacific.
By Glenn Rolfe, Delaware State News via the AP
Islamic State threat forces US changes to evacuations at Kabul airport
Potential Islamic State threats against Americans in Afghanistan are forcing the U.S. military to develop new ways to get evacuees to the airport in Kabul.
By Ahmad Seir and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Five troops, including first Marine, dead from COVID-19 during pandemic’s deadliest week
The COVID-19 mortality rate for troops has grown 25 times in the past few months.
The Space Force met its 18-month deadline to get up and running. Here’s what’s next.
Space Force leadership expects to take on wideband satellite communications in the Army and narrowband SATCOM operations in the Navy this fall.
Journalist Joe Galloway, chronicler of Vietnam War, dies
Joseph L. Galloway was best known for his book, "We Were Soldiers Once ... And Young,” which was made into a Hollywood movie.
Naval Academy introduces Marine Corps dress blues football uniform
Midshipmen will sport the uniform on 9/11.
By Sarah Sicard
Why the 82nd Airborne is directing airfield security for Afghanistan evacuation
The division regularly trains on seizing and securing airfields.
By Davis Winkie
US ramps up evacuation efforts as Taliban once again takes over Afghanistan
There are thousands of Afghans who risked their lives helping the U.S. over the past two decades and are still seeking Special Immigrant Visas.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press