Even $500 could make a difference for military childcare workers, researchers find
Low pay is the leading reason military child care providers leave their jobs, but even a $500 bonus could help retain them, research found.
MilTech
X-Bow out to tackle cost quandary with sub-$100,000 drone interceptor
X-Bow Systems is launching what it hopes will be a remedy to the ongoing conundrum of combating cheap drones with multimillion dollar interceptors.
‘It just blows your lungs out of your mouth’: A history of thermobaric weaponry
Palestinian officials have recently accused Israel of using American-made thermobaric weaponry in Gaza.
Marine Corps continues streak as only service to pass financial audit
For its third consecutive year, the U.S. Marine Corps keeps its record as the first and only service to cleanly pass a financial audit.
Beer and wine at chow halls of the future? Commanders will decide.
With the first campus-style dining pilot opening this month, soldiers may now have the option to order beer and wine at some chow halls.
Fort Hood soldiers to get ‘freedom dollars’ with first campus-style dining facility
Soldiers are slated to get a daily stipend of $39, or "freedom dollars," to use at campus-style DFACs.
Research on problem gambling included in defense funding law
Under a new Department of Defense program, gambling addiction is now a topic of research.
Veteran suicide rate slightly increased, latest report finds
While the overall number of suicides went down in 2023, due to the overall veteran population declining, the rate of veteran suicide increased.
Three Air National Guard pilots awarded top flying combat honor
Three F-16 pilots took down Iranian missiles and drones set for Israel in April 2024 by using their aircraft missiles and 20mm cannons.
Korean War vet to get Medal of Honor for longest dogfight in US military history
At the age of 100, naval aviator Capt. Royce Williams is set to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Korean War.
Refurbishment causes Air Force base residents to seek off-base housing
The RAF Croughton, England, housing office is assisting residents that are required to move off base with finding accommodations.
