New recruiting programs put Army, Air Force on track to meet goalsAfter 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 Press13 days ago
Fewer airmen could receive bonuses for tough jobs in 2025The Air Force's fiscal year 2025 budget includes plan to cut $4 million and more than 700 airmen from the special duty assignment pay program.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 weeks ago
Key Bridge collapse affecting shipments of some troops’ belongingsU.S. Transportation Command is working with companies to identify service members' shipments that are affected.By Karen Jowers5 weeks ago
OpinionHow addressing waivers and eligibility can fix the recruiting crisisThere are many factors that contribute to the recruiting crisis facing the military, but at least one of them is within the Pentagon's power to fix.By Joe Schuman7 weeks ago
5 bases to test new privately run system for household goods shipmentsThe new system is designed to improve troops’ ability to communicate with their moving company and add transparency to the process.By Karen Jowers2 months ago
Air Force recruiting rebounds while Army, Navy still struggleAir Force recruiting boss Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein said Tuesday he is “cautiously optimistic” about staying on track for the rest of the year.By Rachel S. Cohen2 months ago
Guardian’s NASA mission lands a first for Space ForceThe Crew-9 mission is part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, designed to shuttle workers to and from the International Space Station.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 months ago
Military issues new details on reimbursing pet travel costsTroops can receive up to $2,000 for transporting one pet to or from overseas during a permanent change of station.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
Congress approves Space Force part-timers, but still no Space GuardA new Space Force structure approved in the 2024 defense policy law may create more flexibility for troops.By Jonathan Lehrfeld and Rachel S. Cohen3 months ago
These Air Force jobs have the highest turnoverNew data reveals the lowest-retention jobs for each of the military servicesBy Hope Hodge Seck3 months ago
New system to improve shipments of troops’ household goods delayedThe new system reportedly will not be ready to move all domestic shipments by the summer 2024.By Karen Jowers4 months ago
New in 2024: Moving to your next base should be a bit easierTroops who planned to be stateside between October and December 2023 will now come back by the end of March 2024.By Rachel S. Cohen4 months ago