Thousands of military families use child care app devised by airman
The app allows parents to sublet their child care spaces when they’re temporarily away, connecting them to other eligible DOD families who need the care.
Pentagon & Congress
Senate leaders set May 7 hearing to review VA budget, reform plans
VA Secretary Dog Collins will face sharp questions about his department overhaul efforts from the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee next month.
Key Bridge collapse affecting shipments of some troops’ belongings
U.S. Transportation Command is working with companies to identify service members' shipments that are affected.
Nearly 250,000 veterans to receive payouts in 3M earplug settlement
Veterans involved in the lawsuit will see payouts between now and 2029.
Army to build 500 rooms for privatized junior enlisted barracks
Army Times interviewed one of the service's top civilians overseeing housing policy about the service's vision for privatized barracks at Fort Irwin.
The 3rd Group roots of this unofficial Nazi-inspired Green Beret logo
A Nazi-inspired patch that sparked outrage in recent days likely originated with 3rd Special Forces Group, which banned the logo in 2022.
Pentagon needs to wake up on troops’ lack of sleep, watchdog says
A new GAO study found that Defense Department leaders aren't doing enough to address sleep deprivation among troops.
Army slowing deployment cycle for busy armor units, assessing others
Army Times spoke with a top training official and force management experts about how changes to the readiness model will impact armor units and more.
Army investigating social media post showing Nazi symbol
The Army opened an investigation after a National Guard unit posted a photo online that contained a symbol worn by Nazi SS troops.
VA patient numbers jump after efforts to improve medical access
Veterans Affairs medical sites saw their patient numbers spike after a five-month effort to improve access and delivery of health care.
That time British sailors sang Monty Python as their ship burned
Always look on the bright side of life.
