Navy did not document changes to recruitment procedures, watchdog saysThe Navy reached its recruitment goal in fiscal 2024 by working through a backlog of 8,600 medical waivers, recruiting 5,845 sailors in the process.By Riley Ceder2 days ago
USS Truman conducted largest airstrike in Navy history, official saysSixteen aircraft dropped 124,000 pounds of ordnance in less than two minutes during a Feb. 1 airstrike in Somalia, a defense official told Military Times. By Riley Ceder5 weeks ago
US military changes tone in Africa, urges burden-sharing among alliesThe U.S. military’s new posture comes even though many African armies remain ill-equipped and insurgent groups expand.6 weeks ago
Air Force gives airmen just days to reenlist for retention bonusHigh retention rates and reenlistments have caused the Air Force to burn through its retention bonus budget earlier than expected.By Stephen Losey7 weeks ago
Army continues 7-year streak, hitting retention goals earlyThe service reenlisted 15,600 soldiers since March 2024, 800 more than its goal.By Todd South2 months ago
Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed, Iraq saysAl-Rifai was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service and U.S.-led coalition forces, Iraqi officials said.4 months ago