How MREs inspired today’s meal-delivery industryThe MRE has to survive heat, cold, impact and time. And it has to do all of that at scale. Sound familiar?By Clay Beyersdorfer7 weeks ago
Prices increasing for overseas military kids’ school mealsIt's the first increase in school lunch prices in four years.By Karen Jowers7 weeks ago
Former Air Force boss Mark Welsh officially named head of Texas A&MWelsh will have a starting annual salary of $1.1 million.By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune2 years ago
Defense bill would expand leave for veterans joining federal workforceNearly one of every four civil servant has prior or existing military experience.By Molly Weisner2 years ago
Meet David Flosi, the next chief master sergeant of the Air ForceFlosi was the “clear choice” among the Air Force’s “most highly respected” enlisted leaders, the service said.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
US pilot safely ejects in F-16 crash off South KoreaThe unidentified pilot was recovered by South Korean maritime forces and was “awake and in stable condition,” the 8th Fighter Wing said.By The Associated Press Staff2 years ago
Congress poised to pass annual defense authorization bill this weekDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 11, 2023.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
Last surviving Alaskan taken by Japan during WWII diesJapan invaded Attu in June 1942 and held the Attuans captive in Japan. The invasion prompted the only World War II battle on North American soil.2 years ago
The Pentagon working group to combat extremism could be finishedThe Countering Extremist Activity Working Group was established in 2021 to address an increase in concerning behavior among troops.By Nikki Wentling2 years ago
Services scramble to promote senior leaders after Tuberville holdThe services are working through a backlog of hundreds of promotions for senior military leaders.By Meghann Myers2 years ago
Air Force again dangles $600,000 in bonuses to keep pilots in uniformAnnual bonus pay programs aim to keep airmen around to blunt the effects of a pilot shortage that has lasted decades.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
Officers whose nominations were blocked in Senate could get back payA Senate proposal would award retroactive pay and benefits to senior leaders who waited months for confirmation due to a political standoff.By Leo Shane III2 years ago