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Cut on-base fast food to trim a super-sized force, leader says
The senior enlisted advisor to the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman came as the military continues to grapple with an obesity epidemic in the ranks.
29th Marine Commandant Al Gray’s personal items set for auction
Among the items are awards, decorations, dog tags and commemorative weapons.
By Todd South
US airstrike targeting al-Qaida leader in Syria killed a farmer
A U.S. airstrike in Syria in May 2023 that was targeting an al-Qaida leader killed an innocent civilian instead, U.S. Central Command said Thursday.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
More food options, better access coming for commissary customers
The commissary director aims to bring more customers in to take advantage of commissary savings.
By Karen Jowers
Stretch your grocery dollars at May commissary sidewalk sales
Fight inflation. Find out when your commissary store will hold its sidewalk sale in May.
By Karen Jowers
Retired general’s testimony links contractor to Abu Ghraib abuses
An Army general who investigated prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib has testified that a civilian contractor instructed prison guards to “soften up” detainees.
Biden to host Iraq’s leader as Mideast tensions soar
President Joe Biden is set to host Iraq's leader as tensions across the Middle East soar over the war in Gaza and Iran's retaliatory attack on Israel.
The enlisted Marines’ commandant: the personal touch of Al Gray
Known as “the enlisted Marines’ Commandant” and by some as “Papa Bear,” Gen. Al Gray served in a Corps that had to rapidly change through major conflicts.
By Todd South
Al Gray, beloved former Marine Corps commandant, dies at age 95
Gen. Al Gray served as commandant during the fall of the Soviet Union and the Persian Gulf War.
By Todd South
VA-sponsored psychedelics studies get green light in FY24 budget
There are currently eight psychedelic therapy trials taking place across the country through the VA.
By Zamone Perez
More troops would be eligible for new allowance under DOD proposal
Just 77 military families have qualified for the Basic Needs Allowance, a stipend that can amount to more than $1,000 a month, under the current rules.
By Karen Jowers