Alaskan Command operations director killed in civilian aircraft crashAir Force Col. Mark “Tyson” Sletten was one of two people killed when a two-seat Piper aircraft crashed into a lake in Alaska on Tuesday.
US prepares to open new training site for foreign F-35 pilotsEbbing Air National Guard Base will become the latest U.S.-based site dedicated to training pilots across the global F-35 Joint Strike Fighter enterprise.
Social media among many barriers to bringing back a draft, report saysA recent think tank report looks at the unprecedented social and cultural challenges the Defense Department would have to navigate in the event of a draft.
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Your 2024 Military Times Pay and Benefits GuideLearn how your military benefits — including health care, retirement pay and more — have changed in 2024.
What to know for a smooth PCS move in 2024Read our tips and tricks for moving season in Military Times' 2024 Permanent Change of Station Guide.
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Pentagon & CongressSouthern border mission has no military value, Guard chief warns Gen. Daniel Hokanson said the ongoing southern border mission is not helping troops improve military readiness.
Pentagon’s contracting speed lane sometimes no faster, says watchdogThe "middle-tier acquisition" pathway is running into some of the same issues affecting the Pentagon's regular contracting process, a report found.
Battling bureaucracy after burn pits: Why are contractors left behind?While the historic PACT Act protects veterans, tens of thousands of contract workers must fight for coverage of illnesses linked to post-9/11 wars.
A dental debacle: Why veterans struggle to navigate VA’s oral careA complex system is pushing more vets to search for private-sector solutions to health issues, all while hoping the VA will eventually pick up the bill.
Japan says its Ospreys will keep flying unrestricted despite US qualmsJapan’s defense chief said Friday that Japanese and American V-22 Ospreys are being safely operated in his country.
A personal account of a paratrooper who jumped into Normandy on D-DayLt. Col. Gerhard Bolland, an 82nd Airborne Division officer, described what it was really like to parachute during the invasion of Normandy.
Chinese Jody hit with jail time after stealing military spouseA Chinese man was sentenced to 10 months in prison for ruining the marriage of a People’s Liberation Army soldier.By Sarah Sicard
ChatGPT-val: Sailor claims AI helped write annual performance evalA Reddit user claiming to be a sailor said ChatGPT helped to complete the dreaded annual performance evaluation.
Passenger absolved of in-flight bomb hoax that prompted F-18 responseThe passenger, then 18, alleged the bomb threat was a joke.
"What did I get myself into?" Learning to survive in the jungles of VietnamVeterans of Vietnam's long range recon patrols describe how they faced more than just the enemy in Shadows of the Jungle - Ep 4 "In The Jungle"
VA to add male breast cancer, two other conditions to presumptive listThe addition of three new cancers to the list of conditions presumed to be caused by military service will speed up disability benefits for some vets.By Leo Shane III8 days ago
GOP green lights FY25 defense bill, but more social fights aheadAbortion, diversity training and COVID prevention are again hot-button issues in the military appropriations plan for next year.By Leo Shane III9 days ago
Breastfeeding troops can recoup cost of shipping milk during PCS movesA new Pentagon policy allows troops to be reimbursed up to $1,000 to help cover the cost of shipping breast milk back to a baby during military moves.By Karen Jowers9 days ago
Congressman accuses Army of political attacks over combat badgeRep. Troy Nehls has received criticism for wearing a Combat Infantry Badge lapel pin after the service revoked the award last year.By Leo Shane III10 days ago
Junior enlisted would see only a small pay boost under Senate planA Senate panel supports an extra 1% pay bump for young enlisted troops next year, far less than what House lawmakers want.By Leo Shane III10 days ago
Congress still waiting on Osprey crash, safety documents from PentagonLawmakers haven't received more details on Osprey proprotor gearboxes, a component that was a factor in the 2023 crash off Japan that killed eight airmen.By Tara Copp, AP10 days ago
VA home loan program added $4 trillion to US economy since WWII A new study by a Missouri professor labels the 80-year-old VA home loan program 'a huge success' for the American economy.By Leo Shane III10 days ago
Families balance grief with Osprey pilots’ love for the aircraftOn Wednesday, a House subcommittee will hold a hearing on the Osprey’s safety record as families grapple with the deaths of loved ones aboard the V-22.By Tara Copp, AP11 days ago
Junior enlisted pay bump to cost as much as two new aircraft carriers A plan to boost young troops' pay by an extra 15% next year will cost more than $24 billion over the next five years, officials said.By Leo Shane III11 days ago
Patton’s Prayer: Discussing the famed general with author Alex KershawKershaw spoke about his newest book, how faith and ego intertwined that winter in 1944, and how the Battle of the Bulge became an American triumph.By Claire Barrett12 days ago
Military spouses can recoup up to $1,000 in business costs after movesSpouses in most military branches can now apply for reimbursement of business costs related to PCS moves.By Karen Jowers12 days ago
Senators take up defense bill work this week, but out of public viewDefense and veterans hearings for the week of June 10, 2024.By Leo Shane III13 days ago
Nebraska wants to keep veterans out of jail. Other states may follow.A new Nebraska law that makes judicial diversion available for some veterans is serving as a model for other states.By Margery A. Beck2 weeks ago
Vets group recruiting poll workers says next few months are ‘critical’We the Veterans is attempting to recruit 100,000 veterans and military family members to serve as poll workers for the November presidential election.By Nikki Wentling2 weeks ago
How Gustav the pigeon broke the first news of the D-Day landingsGustav flew for five hours and 16 minutes across a distance of 150 miles to deliver the news, amid darkened skies and a headwind of about 50 mph.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 weeks ago
The officer who stormed Normandy with nothing but a cane and pistolOne NCO recalled seeing Roosevelt on the beach 'with a cane in one hand, a map in the other, walking around as if he was looking over some real estate.'By Claire Barrett2 weeks ago