More than 600 child care slots coming to these military families
The three new centers in the pilot program will be operated under the same Defense Department standards and use the same parent fee structure.
By Karen Jowers
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Where’s the beef? Air Force cadets recently battled meat shortage
Cadets at the Air Force Academy faced the dual threat of an on-base restriction and a steak shortage.
By Riley Ceder
Officials OK some hand and neck tattoos for airmen, Guardians
Airmen and Guardians are now allowed tattoos up to 1 inch long on the hands and back of the neck.
Perennial pilot paucity puts Air Force in precarious position
The service has nibbled at the edges of a 2,000-pilot shortage for years.
As egg prices soar, how does DOD avoid scrambling to keep troops fed?
Don't expect to see a chow hall devoid of eggs any time soon.
By Sarah Sicard
Nebraska considers using veterans to help address teacher shortage
A new bill would allow qualifying veterans to teach in Nebraska, but critics say it is not the solution to the state’s teacher shortage.
By Paul Hammel, The Nebraska Examiner
Can the Air Force train nearly 1,500 pilots this year?
The Air Force's annual pilot production goals often prove elusive.
Smaller firms at Army trade show say they’re hard-hit by market shocks
Defense firms are grappling with the economic fallout from the pandemic, but small businesses say their pain is acute.
Housing allowances are about to go up for more than 100K troops
DoD has unveiled a number of initiatives to improve quality of life for service members, including a boost in Basic Allowance in Housing for some troops.
‘Extraordinary circumstances’: DoD eyes inflation relief for vendors
A new Pentagon memo is opening the door to inflation relief for defense contractors working under fixed-price contracts.
By Joe Gould