Troops need better health care access, top enlisted tell lawmakers
Funding shortages and Tricare contract problems continue to plague the military health care system, senior enlisted leaders told lawmakers.
By Karen Jowers
Latest ""
Leaders expect big enlisted pay raise won’t cause new financial woes
Lawmakers expressed concerns that extra money for young troops could make some families ineligible for federal nutrition programs.
Will senior enlisted troops see a targeted pay boost in 2026?
After lawmakers agreed to plans to boost pay for junior enlisted troops, they are now shifting focus to more senior enlisted members.
VA marks millionth COVID case as officials warn health threat persists
Department health officials have recorded about 67,000 new cases of COVID-19 among patients in 2024.
Three airmen who survived Tower 22 attack receive Purple Heart
Nearly 40 Guardsmen have received Purple Hearts for injuries sustained in the January drone attack, officials said.
By Riley Ceder
Opinion
‘Loss of confidence’ doesn’t explain enough about command firings
Our guest opinion writer argues that the military should share more about the details of command firings.
By Capt. Jakob Hutter, Kansas Army National Guard