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Soldier dies of injuries suffered during Gaza pier mission
Sgt. Quandarius Stanley was one of three U.S. troops injured during the mission.
DOD fixes problem that mistakenly dropped 16K Tricare beneficiaries
Defense Health officials advise those who briefly lost Tricare coverage to call the DEERS support office to confirm their eligibility.
Army brings bigger events, new skills to JROTC
Army Cadet Command has worked to promote JROTC across the nation through new technical skills training and events like the Raider Challenge.
Here’s how many new sailors the Navy wants to recruit this year
The service exceeded its recruitment goals last year and is looking to bring in even more sailors this year.
Best for Vets: Hiring veterans on the other side of the world
Military Times' annual Best for Vets list looks at the top veteran-friendly employers.
Air Force to send bomber task force to Europe
The Air Force has rotated bombers through overseas deployments as part of task forces since 2018.
Denis Leary returns to TV in Army comedy series
The comedy will follow a disgraced Army colonel who's been banished to a U.S. military base in the Netherlands.
Remains of naval aviators killed in Growler crash to return home
Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay Evans and Lt. Serena Wileman died when their jet crashed during a training flight in Washington state last month.
Best for Vets: Colleges work to build community for military students
Military Times' annual Best for Vets list looks at the top-100 veteran-friendly colleges and universities.
House members push senators to back better pay for junior enlisted
In a letter to Senate leaders, House lawmakers said the military must enact more quality-of-life reforms to ensure the health of troops and their families.
Many military ballots won’t be counted until after Election Day
Election officials are asking for patience from voters awaiting the results of this year's presidential and congressional elections.
US sending bombers, more warships to Middle East
The moves come at a critical time as Israel’s war with Hamas and battles with Hezbollah in Lebanon rage, even as officials press for a cease-fire.
Navy officer gets prison time for role in Afghan visa bribery scheme
Cmdr. Jeromy Pittmann will serve 30 months in prison for his role in the bribery scheme.
CENTCOM commander allegedly shoved airman on military flight
Army Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla remains in command as officials investigate the allegations.
Troops in remote barracks lack free Wi-Fi. That’s about to change.
The initiative is part of a broader Defense Department effort to improve troops' quality of life.
Lawmakers accuse VA leaders of exaggerating budget shortfall
Congress approved $3 billion in emergency VA funding in September, but officials now say they did not need the money to cover immediate bills.
