Navy recruiting rebounds, but falls short of boot camp goalDespite meeting its recruiting goal of 40,600 sailors, the Navy will fall 5,000 short of its boot camp target due to last-minute enlistments.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 weeks ago
Air Force, Space Force recruits to carry practice rifles at boot campService leaders believe restarting the weapons-handling initiative earlier on will better prepare recruits for the real-world operational environment.By Jonathan Lehrfeld5 weeks ago
4-foot-7-inch Marine says peers in boot camp ‘kind of looked up to’ himIs Pfc. Nathaniel Laprade the shortest service member of all time? It’s hard to say for sure.By Irene Loewenson12 months ago
Navy unveils new process to speed payouts for Camp Lejeune illnessesIndividuals can get up to $550,000 through the new process, but officials won't say exactly when the payouts will be sent out.By Leo Shane III13 months ago
Illinois National Guard member dies of heat injuries at Camp ShelbyTemperatures around Camp Shelby topped 100 degrees from Friday to Monday.13 months ago
Pentagon celebrates 75 years of women in permanent military rolesPresident Harry Truman signed the Women’s Armed Service Integration Act of 1948 into law 75 years ago.By Zamone Perez15 months ago
What the Army’s top enlisted soldier was like as a drill sergeantA soldier recounts that time at basic training when Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston completely smoked their platoon.By James Clark16 months ago
Camp Lejeune’s poisoned water caused higher rates of Parkinson’sThe findings again highlight the harm done by toxic chemicals to military families stationed at the site.By Leo Shane III16 months ago
Child care debate at Camp Bull Simons continues as families struggleChildren's safety is a big concern, Air Force general says.By Karen Jowers16 months ago
Soldiers receive first permanent duty station in PolandThe first soldiers to receive a permanent change of duty station to Poland arrived at Camp Kosciuszko in the west-central part of the country.By Jonathan Lehrfeld19 months ago
Lawmakers eye caps on attorney fees for Camp Lejeune suitsThe Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee chairman expects legislation on the issue to curb fees lawyers can charge veterans to pass sometime this year.By Leo Shane III19 months ago
Military families devastated by Camp Lejeune water toxinsA retired Marine master sergeant who lost his daughter to leukemia and a cancer-surviving officer’s son share their stories on The Spouse Angle podcast.By Military Times staff19 months ago