Opinion
America must ‘honor the contract’ on veterans’ benefits
In this opinion piece, Al Lipphardt of VFW responds to a recent Economist article that labeled veterans' benefits as "absurdly generous."
By Al Lipphardt
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Air Force expands waivers for recruits with asthma, food allergies
The waivers are part of an effort to boost recruitment numbers after the service failed to meet its recruiting goals in 2023.
By Riley Ceder
Soldiers could see a brand new PT gear design by next year
The Army is testing new designs for potential release in 2025.
By Todd South
All the high-tech gear the Army is bringing to soldiers
As technology advances, the gear soldiers use to survive on the battlefield and accomplish their missions becomes more sophisticated.
By Todd South
How the Army is maturing tech for an air defense cannon
The Army is pursuing technology that will tailor cannon artillery, along with hypervelocity projectiles, to air defense missions.
By Jen Judson
Why Army divisions must prepare to get dirty
The 1st Infantry Division will be the next unit to run its headquarters through an in-person, large-scale combat exercise.
By Todd South
GM Defense pitches silent-drive vehicle as heir to the Humvee
GM Defense has developed a technology demonstrator to show the Army what is possible for a new tactical vehicle with a diesel engine and electric power.
By Jen Judson
Trial by fire: How the Army banks on frontline units to test new gear
Army leaders take another stab at familiar objectives — culture change and acquisition reform.
By Jen Judson
US Army Pacific to absorb new units under ‘transformation’ mantra
Several units in the Pacific — from Hawaii to Alaska — were chosen as part of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George’s 'transformation in contact' push.
By Jen Judson
New Marine Corps Museum galleries showcase Iraq, Afghanistan and more
"Every artifact tells a story."
By Todd South
Vet the Vote recruits nearly 160,000 veterans as election workers
About one out of every 10 election workers in November will be a veteran or a family member of a veteran, according to the nonprofit We the Veterans.
Meet the Afghan general who wants to take on the Taliban
“We could mobilize tens of thousands of soldiers in a matter of months. We believe ... thousands of fresh recruits will also rush to the call."
By Hope Hodge Seck