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Will Troops Continue to Receive Special Pays Amid the Pandemic? It Depends
Whether troops get to keep the pays is ultimately up to each service's top officials, a new memo notes.
How to Find the Perfect Babysitter
So how do you find and keep that fantastic sitter? How do you locate just the right people to trust with your kids?
Pentagon Extends ID Card Expiration Dates, Allows Mail Order for Some
The changes are designed to help military families and retirees avoid visiting base ID card offices during the pandemic.
All Military Moves Could Be Delayed into July, Says Air Force Chief of Staff
A global stop-movement order delaying all military moves into mid-May might be extended into July, the Air Force's top...
Tricare Must Waive Coronavirus Test Visit Copays, But Not Off-Base Pharmacy Fees
Tricare users who typically face copays for off-base visits will not owe anything if they are receiving a coronavirus test.
These are Taya Kyle's Marriage Hopes and Regrets
Taya Kyle says it's OK for marriage to be hard.
AAFES Adds Curbside Pick-Up at Some Locations
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is testing curbside order pick-ups at six of its stores.
Hollyanne Milley Calls on MilSpouses to Share Their COVID-19 Response Efforts
The spouse of the Pentagon's top officer is asking military spouses and family members to share on social media what they're...
Retirees, Active-Duty Families Could Be Barred from Military Pharmacies over Pandemic
Tricare users should brace for temporary military pharmacy closures over the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Tricare Gives Temporary OK to Telehealth Autism Therapy
Therapists who serve autistic Tricare users can now offer some of their services via telehealth on an emergency basis.
The Commissary Is Installing Plexiglass 'Sneeze Shields' Amid Pandemic
The plexiglass barriers are the latest in ongoing efforts to keep commissaries open while reducing virus spread.
These Are the 2020 Military.com Spouse Changemaker of the Year Finalists
The 2020 Military.com Spouse Changemakers of the Year finalists are: Lisa Colella, Megan Harless and Abby Malchow.
Military Announces New Hardship Pay for Troops in Quarantine
New guidance from the DoD lays out a series of special pays and allowances for troops dealing with coronavirus response
Tricare Warns About New Coronavirus Test Kit Scam
Has someone from "Tricare" called, offering to provide you with coronavirus testing kits?
Military Kids, Teens Can Now Access Free Telehealth Counseling
A new Military OneSource rule allows military kids and teens to access free non-medical counseling via telehealth.
Military News
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A-10 Makes Emergency Belly Landing at Moody Air Force Base
An A-10 Thunderbolt II made a belly landing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, after its pilot declared an emergency .
DoD Considers Stop-Loss Order to Maintain Troop Levels During Pandemic
The Pentagon is looking at the possibility of "stop-loss" orders to aid the fight against the coronavirus.
Roosevelt Sailor with COVID-19 Found Unresponsive in Guam
The sailor is a member of the crew of the carrier Theodore Roosevelt, which reported its first cases of COVID-19 on March 24.
The Marine Corps Wants to Transform JLTVs into Aircraft-Killing Trucks
Marine Corps Systems Command recently invited defense firms to submit ideas for creating the Direct Fire Defeat System.
'Terrible, Tragic Mistake:' Top General Warns Enemies Not to Test US Military Readiness
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff warned adversaries Thursday against "taking advantage" during the pandemic.
Latest Military Videos
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Fraser demonstrates do it yourself facemask options per Centers for Disease Control and...
Hospitalman Corpsman 3rd Class Alexandria Agudelo checks in from aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH...
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jennifer Niemann and Private First Class Ashley Ensminger, both assigned to the East Africa Response...
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black...
The 159 crewmembers onboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) completed the escort of three refuel and...
Army News
More Than 25,000 Former Soldiers Have Now Volunteered to Return to Duty
Now, the service is working to process the horde of volunteers, ensuring those it takes are properly qualified and certified.
Army's Seattle Field Hospital Closes After 3 Days, Without Treating a Single Patient
The field hospital set up by the Army in Seattle's pro football stadium is shutting down without ever seeing a patient.
Army Designs New Camera Drones to Be Fired from Grenade Launchers
Army scientists have created a reconnaissance drone that soldiers will be able to fire from their 40mm grenade launchers.
Navy News
Watch an F/A-18 Super Hornet Pull Off an Insanely-Low Flyby for 'Top Gun: Maverick'
New footage from the “Top Gun: Maverick” film crew shows a Blue Angel F/A-18 Super Hornet conducting a super-low flyby over...
'Nothing Off the Table': Pentagon Won't Rule Out Reinstating Fired Navy Captain
The Navy has completed its investigation into Crozier, though the results have not been made public.
11 Hilarious Navy Memes That Are Freaking Spot On
When your level of saltiness is off the f**king charts.
Air Force News
Head of Global Strike Command Wants to Make Air Force Bombers Even More Lethal
The Air Force plans to have 165 to 175 bombers in its inventory once the B-21 Long Range Strike Bomber comes online.
Some Airmen Are Being Grouped in ‘Pods’ to Limit Coronavirus Spread
Some U.S. Air Force units have instituted a buddy system that groups individuals into cohorts.
A-10 Makes Emergency Belly Landing at Moody Air Force Base
An A-10 Thunderbolt II made a belly landing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, after its pilot declared an emergency .
Marine Corps News
Hundreds of Marines Arrive in Guam to Help Virus-Stricken Carrier Crew
About 230 Marines and sailors arrived in Guam this week to support members of the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt.
The Marine Corps Wants to Transform JLTVs into Aircraft-Killing Trucks
Marine Corps Systems Command recently invited defense firms to submit ideas for creating the Direct Fire Defeat System.
Infantry Marines Are Now Getting Lighter, More Streamlined Body Armor
The Marine Corps has started fielding a new plate carrier vest that features a more streamlined cut
Coast Guard News
Sunken Southern California Tall Ship Will Be Demolished
A tall ship that sank at its dock in Dana Point will be demolished because there is no safe way to lift and salvage it.
Coast Guard Orders Cruise Companies to Form Medical Plans
The Coast Guard has determined that crew members on cruise ships in Galveston, Texas present a public health risk.
Coast Guard Ship Plays ‘World’s Largest Claw Game’ to Get Sunken Buoy out of Lake Michigan
According to the Facebook post, crews locate the buoy by dragging a grapple across the lakebed until the line tightens.