2/21/2012
Bank partners with Operation Homefront to provide housing
In an effort to provide 100 homes to wounded warriors, veterans and military families in the coming year, JPMorgan Chase teamed up with Operation Homefront to provide the organization with additional support. read more »
2/21/2012
51-year-old mother decides to re-enlist
Many Americans have shown their support for the Armed Forces, but few have done more than Sandra Coast. read more »
2/17/2012
Mentor program helps military children
For the children of deployed soldiers, it may seem like nobody understands what they're going through. read more »
2/16/2012
Army Reserve may become more important as troop levels wane
As the Pentagon looks to make drastic budget cuts over the next several years, the number of active duty troops will fall. read more »
2/16/2012
Army tests innovative radio in combat situation
The Army recently took a large step forward in the quest to provide better communication among soldiers. read more »
2/16/2012
Pentagon details plans for Afghanistan withdrawal
The Pentagon has been saying for months it hopes to transition out of a combat role in Afghanistan, but on Wednesday it offered some specifics on how it aims to do so. read more »
2/15/2012
Dempsey stands behind fee hike
Among the proposed changes to military benefits under the 2013 Pentagon budget is a provision that would require retirees to pay a bit more for healthcare. read more »
2/15/2012
Obama may cut nuclear arms by 80 percent
Soon after President Barack Obama took office in 2009, he pledged to drastically reduce the number of nuclear weapons carried by the United States, and sources close to the White House suggest he's going to make good on the promise. read more »
2/14/2012
Obama hopes to hire vets as first responders
First responders and soldiers are some of the bravest people in the country, so as President Obama looks to get veterans back to work it makes sense for the two groups to cross paths. read more »
2/14/2012
Pentagon releases 2013 budget, military pay not affected
The Pentagon released its 2013 budget plan on Monday and although it calls for a 6 percent reduction in overall spending, officials are quick to point out that it will not negatively affect active duty troops. read more »
2/14/2012
Navy going green at Guantanamo
Guantanamo Bay Naval Base may be best known as the stronghold of the Pentagon justice system, but it is also at the forefront of the Department of Defense's push to go green. read more »
2/13/2012
GE pledges to hire 5,000 vets over five years
n an effort to help veterans get back to work, General Electric recently announced plans to hire 5,000 servicemembers over the next five years. read more »
2/13/2012
DoD opens up combat positions to women
Just days after President Barack Obama nominated someone who could potentially be the first female four-star general in the history of the Air Force, the Pentagon made another step forward for women in the military. read more »
2/13/2012
Hunting program helps wounded warriors transition
For the last two years, officials from Colorado Parks and Wildlife have helped soldiers obtain hunting licences and waived any necessary fees for the process. read more »
2/10/2012
More amputations in 2011, but better treatment
The military made strides in Iraq and Afghanistan during 2011, but new statistics from the Pentagon show that it came at a steep cost. read more »
2/9/2012
Soldier vows to complete 1 million push ups for charity
Most New Year's resolutions fizzle out after a month or two, but Sgt. Enrique Trevino has a much greater incentive to complete his goal. read more »
2/9/2012
Obama nominee could break down gender barriers
President Barack Obama's latest nomination could be one for the record books. The commander-in-chief recently nominated Lt. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger to be the commander of Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. read more »
2/8/2012
Researchers developing IED-specific crash test dummy
For years, crash test dummies have been a viable resource in assessing a car's safety performance in certain situations. read more »
2/8/2012
Military doctor, Jeopardy winner donates haul to charity
Contestants on the venerable game show Jeopardy often come home with big pay days, and while many choose to use the money on themselves, that's not the case for one recent winner. read more »
2/7/2012
Cancer rate among NYC cops tripled since 9/11
In the more than 10 years since the September 11 attacks, many have claimed first responders on the scene inhaled toxic materials that heightened their risk of developing cancer, and recent statistics seem to back up the assertion. read more »
2/7/2012
DoD officials urge TRICARE beneficiaries to visit military hospitals
Servicemembers who receive TRICARE benefits have the option of going to private providers authorized by the plan, but visiting military hospitals and clinics may save the Department of Defense billions of dollars, Military Times reports. read more »
2/7/2012
Court decision approves more benefits for soldiers with PTSD
For years, veterans who left service between 2003 and 2008 with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were not able to take advantage of a new policy that gave them a 50 percent retirement rating. read more »
2/6/2012
Servicemembers root for the home team while abroad
While serving overseas, military members often miss big events going on at home. read more »
2/6/2012
Rotating Marine expeditionary unit potentially coming to Australia
Since President Barack Obama made the announcement last year that Marines would be deployed to the city of Darwin, Australia, military analysts and the media alike have been speculating what the new presence in the region will look like. read more »
2/3/2012
Obama administration seeks grants for veterans jobs programs
The Obama administration recently unveiled a plan that would not only help rebuild America's infrastructure but also put a dent in stubbornly high veteran unemployment. read more »