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Afghanistan War Commission wants veteran stories and questions

A congressionally-appointed group is seeking insight from those who served in Afghanistan.

Opinion

Despite common rhetoric, war with China unlikely in near future

Much discussion surrounding future wars indicates a conflict with China is right around the corner. The author of this op-ed argues otherwise.

Congress passes fourth stopgap funding bill as 1% sequester looms

Lawmakers kicked FY24 defense funding further down the road, raising fears at the Pentagon that congressional inaction may soon result in a 1% sequester.

Army units must trim command posts, add drones to survive

Smaller command posts already are being tested at the National Training Center and overseas.

Army officials eye food stipend changes after latest meals controversy

Soldiers at Fort Cavazos say that officials won't grant any religious exceptions to rules requiring deductions from their Basic Allowance for Subsistence.

Most young vets think it’s time to retire ‘Thank you for your service’

Veteran’s Day is fast approaching, and with it, a gathering storm of “Thank you for your service" dispatches.

Navy changing LCS maintenance and staffing practices

More sailor maintenance and changes to crew sizes are in the works for the troubled LCS fleet, officials say.

No, the US military isn’t ‘laying the groundwork’ for a draft

Defense officials confirm the armed forces have made no such recommendation to Congress or the president.

What’s the firepower like for the Army’s new rifle?

Units with 101st Airborne Division and 75th Ranger Regiment are testing the weapons now.

Exemption given for Navy to build nuclear sub in stopgap funding bill

The stopgap funding bill allows construction to begin on a second Columbia-class submarine as it threatens to fall behind schedule while a shutdown looms.